LPC v PGCE

ok, im studying for law degree at the mo but im totally undecided between doing the LPC or PGCE when im finished, one leads to me practice law and the other leads me to teach. if i choose the PGCE, what can i teach? just law? cause not many secondary schools teach law i dont think...an LPC is probably more competitive but do you think that will lead to more options than PCGE? :confused:

Reply 1

Dolly

The LPC is basically the next step to becoming a lawyer - do you want to be a lawyer or a teacher? Alternatively, if you qualify as a lawyer, you can teach the LPC (however I think you need to have 2 years PQE).

Reply 2

Purple

Would you rather be a teacher?

Reply 3

parties-r-us!

not entirely sure what i want to be but im more decided on teachher than lawyer, but if i was to carry on with my law degree and then become a teacher, how to i get teaching experience? i thought i had to have 18 weeks experience before the PGCE...hows that possible..i cant take 18 weeks off

Reply 4

ThePants999

You should definitely choose the one you're more interested in. Both are pretty specialised, but both are things you could go back to do later if you change your mind. So I'm afraid you pretty much need to make your career choice before you can make this decision!

Reply 5

Dynamic_1

A while ago whilst I was researching my future career options I recall a rather interesting website.

http://www.rollonfriday.com

Many of the people there are at the majic circle firms.

Law is over hyped :wink: