It is getting to that time of year again – LPC, BPTC and GDL deadlines are approaching! If you are thinking about becoming a qualified solicitor with or without a qualifying law degree then you should consider The College of Law. To find out more about The College and to experience a day there, we recommend you visit one of our Colleges.
Open Days
We have eight centres throughout the UK in Manchester, Moorgate London, Bloomsbury London, Guildford, Bristol, Birmingham, Chester and York. Our open days give you the opportunity to learn about the College through a talk and guided tour. We also encourage you to participate in workshops and a range of activities which follow The College teaching style to give you a real insight.
Centre Visits
You can arrange a personal centre visit if you are unable to attend our open days. A personal centre visit will allow you to ask questions specific to your chosen course and to get a feel for the College experience.

Courses
At the College we have a variety of courses tailored to your chosen legal career. Lawyers will teach you how to think like and act like a lawyer giving you the best start to your career. Our teaching styles are interactive and flexible, and we use state of the art technology to provide you with the best education. You can participate in our award-winning pro bono scheme and take advantage of the best careers service in the country.

Legal Practice Course
If you are graduating with a qualifying law degree and would like to become a qualified solicitor, then the LPC is for you! Our graduates are more successful than any other law school in finding a training contract. We have a variety of study routes including full time, part time and online methods, so our course can be tailored to suit you. Our full time option includes a four day or two day option, and is completed in one year.

We have a professional practice module to teach you the ins and outs of legal practice and develop your lawyer skills. You will learn in small group workshops with qualified lawyers – no more lectures! We help you to progress your critical skills and encourage you to excel.

There is a variety of routes that you can choose; commercial and private law, corporate law or legal aid to shape your career. Our open book examinations demonstrate how we want you to think like a lawyer – not pass tests!

When you complete your LPC at The College of Law you will earn 60 Masters level credits, that’s one third of the way to achieving your LL.M Masters of Laws Degree.

Apply for your LPC
Apply online through the Central Applications Board (CAB) at www.lawcabs.ac.uk or e-mail LPC@lawcabs.ac.uk for further information. The course commences in 2011.

Closing date for first round selection: Wednesday 1 December 2010
Bar Professional Training Course
Graduating with a qualifying law degree can also take you on to do the Bar Professional Training Course to become a skilled barrister. We train you to the highest standards demanded by the bar and give you the tools to have a highly successful career.
Lawyers with Bar experience help you to learn and practice skills through small workshops. Practice your advocacy with our mooting and mock trials. We not only have face-to-face support from our experienced professionals but also we have state of the art interactive learning resources, adding to the flexibility of our course. Our BPTC gives you various options and routes for you to tailor our course to suit you, your lifestyle and begin to make your career ambitions a reality.
The BPTC can be done full time or part time. This course is highly demanding and well respected in the legal field. If you think you have what it takes then fill out an application!
When you complete your BPTC at The College of Law you will earn 60 Masters level credits, that’s one third of the way to achieving your LL.M Masters of Laws Degree.
Apply for your BPTC
Apply online through the Bar Standards Board (BSB) at www.barprofessionaltraining.org.uk
Applications accepted from Monday 18 October 2010
Closing date for first round selection: Thursday 13 January 2011

Graduate Diploma in Law
The Graduate Diploma in Law allows you to start your legal career without a qualifying law degree! Our GDL is a highly respected course and will give you the foundations that you need to go on and qualify as a lawyer. If you complete the GDL followed by the LPC or BPTC at The College of Law you will graduate with an LLB Law Degree, reflecting the quality of our courses!

Our GDL has been designed in consultation with leading law firms and will give you the head start you need to have a highly successful legal career. The course can be adapted to you with full time, part time and online study options. The GDL will enhance your legal knowledge and skills through small workshops and lectures to a very high standard.
Apply for our GDL
Apply online through the Central Applications Board (CAB) at www.lawcabs.ac.uk or e-mail GDL@lawcabs.ac.uk for further information.
Applications accepted from Monday 1 November 2010
Closing date for first round selection: Tuesday 1 February 2011
Campus Manager: Imogen Canavan
Campus Manager Email Address: ic49@kent.ac.uk