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Find your place in law through postgraduate study

Postgraduate study isn't just an optional extra for wannabe lawyers, it's essential. There are set pathways for both students with law degrees and without, plus different training depending on whether you want to be a barrister or a solicitor.

Louise Caley

Experiences of the LPC: studying in Sheffield

Marc Sikkes

Experiences of the LPC: studying in London

How to become a lawyer without a law degree

As a non-law graduate you may come to the profession a little later than some but that in no way disadvantages you. Quite the opposite in fact – recruiters are falling over themselves to take on well-rounded individuals with both life experience and maturity of character.

Law conversion courses

Legal conversion courses - eg the graduate diploma in law - teach you the key subjects covered on law degrees.

David Luard

Experiences of the LPC: studying in Oxford

Jane Baker

Experiences of the LPC: studying in Wales

Choosing your LPC

It's important to consider location, finances and the type of firm you're joining.

Financial support for study

Qualifying can be an expensive business, so it's worth knowing what help is available.

Jamie Turner

MA in law - conversion course

Introducing the LPC

What does the LPC covers and how you can get a place

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