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GDL & LPC

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Do you provide sponsorship for GDL/LPC?Yes - we pay for fees and also a maintenance grant of £6000 and £7000 respectively.Back to the top

When should I apply for a place on the CPE/GDL?It depends on your situation and which law school you wish to attend - the LPC programme at BPP normally requires applications to be in by the beginning of December the year before you want to attend.Back to the top

Do you recommend a CPE/GDL provider?We recommend BPP law school.Back to the top

Do I need to apply for the City LPC?Yes, once you have accepted our training contract offer. Back to the top

Do you offer financial support through the GDL/LPC?Yes - See previous questionBack to the top

What if I have done the LPC and it was not the city course? Will I still be able to apply?Yes, will not penalise anyone for gaining an LPC from another provider, however all future trainees must attend if they are successful before their LPC begins. Back to the top

What happens if I fail parts or all of my GDL/LPC?You can do a retake but we would not pay for this.Back to the top

Do you keep in touch with students during their LPC/GDL years?YesBack to the top

Can I take a gap year prior to commencing a training contract?You can defer your start date once you have accepted a training contract offer. Each case is judged on its individual merits. It is worth contacting the graduate recruitment team to discuss your plans before you applyBack to the top