UWE has an excellent reputation for the LPC - although it's a 'new' university, it's overall reputation is a separate issue and isn't something you need to worry about. In fact, I know someone with a training contract whose firm wanted him to go either to somewhere in London or UWE... he had to negotiate Cardiff! On the other hand, I'm really enjoying the LPC at Cardiff, so I'd definitely recommend it if you do get a place.