LPC - specialist institutions or Traditional Uni's?
So the situation at the moment is that I've got 3 offers from Kaplan, BPP and UoL respectively. However, judging from a lot of recent comments from friends it seems these places aren't really held to a high regard anymore, teaching-wise and socially (it sounds pretty dead).
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
Original post by -Invidious-
So the situation at the moment is that I've got 3 offers from Kaplan, BPP and UoL respectively. However, judging from a lot of recent comments from friends it seems these places aren't really held to a high regard anymore, teaching-wise and socially (it sounds pretty dead).
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
The LPC is a 10 month course. My advice is just get it over and done with - so go wherever will be the cheapest!.
LPC places are almost always undersubscribed so if you do want to go to Cardiff/Nottingham then even if you apply now, I'm sure you'll get a space. I know I only confirmed my place on the LPC right at the end of Aug.
If you are going to be working whilst doing the LPC then you'll not have time to socialise!
As for the differences between institutions - I wouldn't worry. Many use CoL publication books on the course anyway. Just look at the pass rates- this is what is most important!
Original post by -Invidious-
So the situation at the moment is that I've got 3 offers from Kaplan, BPP and UoL respectively. However, judging from a lot of recent comments from friends it seems these places aren't really held to a high regard anymore, teaching-wise and socially (it sounds pretty dead).
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
I haven't started the LPC yet, so I can't give you any insight into the teaching etc. All I can tell you on this front is that BPP offers a "fourth elective" as a freebie (you get the study materials but it's not assessed), and there's also the new Career Guarantee which might be of interest.
I'm not sure it's true that BPP/Kaplan/CoL (now UoL) are not "respected" per se; I think it's more that the LPC has a reputation as a bit of a doss and a pointless course. (I'll refrain from commenting since I don't have enough knowledge to offer an informed opinion.
) However, one thing I'd note is that the UoL exams are open book, and I think they're the only provider - of the specialists - to assess in this way. Personally I'd be inclined to think that this might make the exams a bit "easier", but I don't know whether the effect on the reputation of the UoL course is damaged by this fact. It can't be that bad, since Ashurst only send their trainees to UoL!
Original post by -Invidious-
So the situation at the moment is that I've got 3 offers from Kaplan, BPP and UoL respectively. However, judging from a lot of recent comments from friends it seems these places aren't really held to a high regard anymore, teaching-wise and socially (it sounds pretty dead).
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
My biggest worry is that ill end up going to Kaplan or BPP and end up not enjoying it one bit, so i'm fairly 50/50 at this moment in time about cancelling these offers and trying again next year for Cardiff or Nottingham Trent.
If anyone can give an insight to these specialist institutions it'll be much appreciated, i.e. what the accommodation is like, the teaching and the social life.
I'm starting the LPC at BPP in September but I have just done the GDL there so may be able to offer insight.
Teaching - it's excellent. Really good lecturers & tutors. They are always available for clarification/questions. I feel it's at a really high standard. They are all former (or still current) practicing barristers or solicitors that have worked in some of the best chambers/firms in the country. And still very approachable!
Resources - excellent. Online & hard copy. All lectures online with chance to go to online tutorials if you can't make the live ones. Lots of extra materials to consolidate learning
Feedback - excellent. Lots of opportunities to do practice papers & have them marked
Careers service - excellent. Links to top law firms. Chance to have CV and apps reviewed. Chance to be out in touch with students who have TCs at firms you want to apply for. Great info on interviews (phone and live) from loads of firms.
Reputation - excellent. Large number of top top firms exclusively send their trainees there (e.g slaughters, Simmons etc etc that's all I remember off the top of my head!)
Hope this helps a bit!
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Oh also RE: BPP. From this sept you can do a Masters in Business and Law alongside the LPC - called MA (LPC with Business)
I'm doing it and it looks really good - v attractive to firms as well
- and it's free
(the extra Masters qualification)
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I'm doing it and it looks really good - v attractive to firms as well
- and it's free
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Whilst I'm here I may as well say that I was at UoL and found the tutors friendly, and the learning resources (even though what you learn in ALL the Unis is dull) are very good.
The fact that UoL exams are open book doesn't mean anything. I'm lucky to have a TC and not once did anybody laugh that I went to UoL. In fact, if I'm honest- MOST firms just don't care where you do the LPC as it's basically the same everywhere, and it's just one of things you have to do. The firms named above only ask trainees to go to BPP as they have some deal with them- the same happens with UoL.
My advice is don't worry about the institution - if you work hard you'll pass wherever you are. And in reality people don't care where you've done the LPC. In other words it's highly unlikely you'll get a TC just because you went to Cardiff rather than BPP.
As for the Masters PotterLaw mentioned. Most unis now offer this for free (UoL) do to. Seeing as though it's free, you may as well do it. BUT law firms won't find it appealing as it isn't a "proper MA or LLM".
The fact that UoL exams are open book doesn't mean anything. I'm lucky to have a TC and not once did anybody laugh that I went to UoL. In fact, if I'm honest- MOST firms just don't care where you do the LPC as it's basically the same everywhere, and it's just one of things you have to do. The firms named above only ask trainees to go to BPP as they have some deal with them- the same happens with UoL.
My advice is don't worry about the institution - if you work hard you'll pass wherever you are. And in reality people don't care where you've done the LPC. In other words it's highly unlikely you'll get a TC just because you went to Cardiff rather than BPP.
As for the Masters PotterLaw mentioned. Most unis now offer this for free (UoL) do to. Seeing as though it's free, you may as well do it. BUT law firms won't find it appealing as it isn't a "proper MA or LLM".
Original post by UnderPost
Whilst I'm here I may as well say that I was at UoL and found the tutors friendly, and the learning resources (even though what you learn in ALL the Unis is dull) are very good.
The fact that UoL exams are open book doesn't mean anything. I'm lucky to have a TC and not once did anybody laugh that I went to UoL. In fact, if I'm honest- MOST firms just don't care where you do the LPC as it's basically the same everywhere, and it's just one of things you have to do. The firms named above only ask trainees to go to BPP as they have some deal with them- the same happens with UoL.
My advice is don't worry about the institution - if you work hard you'll pass wherever you are. And in reality people don't care where you've done the LPC. In other words it's highly unlikely you'll get a TC just because you went to Cardiff rather than BPP.
As for the Masters PotterLaw mentioned. Most unis now offer this for free (UoL) do to. Seeing as though it's free, you may as well do it. BUT law firms won't find it appealing as it isn't a "proper MA or LLM".
The fact that UoL exams are open book doesn't mean anything. I'm lucky to have a TC and not once did anybody laugh that I went to UoL. In fact, if I'm honest- MOST firms just don't care where you do the LPC as it's basically the same everywhere, and it's just one of things you have to do. The firms named above only ask trainees to go to BPP as they have some deal with them- the same happens with UoL.
My advice is don't worry about the institution - if you work hard you'll pass wherever you are. And in reality people don't care where you've done the LPC. In other words it's highly unlikely you'll get a TC just because you went to Cardiff rather than BPP.
As for the Masters PotterLaw mentioned. Most unis now offer this for free (UoL) do to. Seeing as though it's free, you may as well do it. BUT law firms won't find it appealing as it isn't a "proper MA or LLM".
Maybe but all firms I have spoken to about it have been impressed. Regardless of the title 'MA', the fact you're doing pure business modules is very attractive to them
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Any one know if BPP have released the results of Scholarship applications yet?
So what are the halls like in these institutions? Are there even any? I know if you go to Nottingham Trent or another traditional Uni you'll live in a student house or student halls. I really want to live with fellow students so I get a chance to socialize, I don't really fancy living by myself tbh.
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Any one know if BPP have released the results of Scholarship applications yet?
Hi Legalsnippets,
Yes our scholarship winners have been announced. Please visit the link below for more information
http://www.bpp.com/university-college/l/2013-scholarship-winners
Good Luck
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