ULaw or BPP
Which university is better for the SQE LLM and the LPC LLM?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
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by Lizz celbyWhich university is better for the SQE LLM and the LPC LLM?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
The SQE is replacing the LPC. There is no question of the SQE not being sufficiently established. The SQE is now the main route to qualification as a solicitor. A training contract is qualifying work experience.
There is little difference between ULaw and BPP. Law firms won't care which of those places you take a courses at.
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by Stiffy ByngThe SQE is replacing the LPC. There is no question of the SQE not being sufficiently established. The SQE is now the main route to qualification as a solicitor. A training contract is qualifying work experience.
There is little difference between ULaw and BPP. Law firms won't care which of those places you take a courses at.
There is little difference between ULaw and BPP. Law firms won't care which of those places you take a courses at.
Thank you for your response.By established I meant students have stated that SRA have failed to give lecturers clear instruction, which was confirmed by a lecturer I emailed regarding my concern with the SQE route. She stated that ‘as a Lecturer I completely agree the SQE is still not watertight, but some firms are welcoming this over the LPC’. So you explaining that it is being phased out is correct. She also stated that ‘My only concern would be, depending on when you eventually want to utilise your qualifications, some Law firms may prefer candidates who have completed the SQE rather than LPC’. So do you think it matters? Even if I do the LPC, and then do the SQE 2, would that be a potential problem for firms in the future.
Also, I’m not really concerned about the social standing BPP or ULaw have, I’m aware that both universities are reputable. My concern was the teaching style and the quality/quantity of information each university offers as this would determine which university I choose to go to. So does your opinion overall still remain the same?
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I'm not talking about "social standing." I don't regard either ULaw or BPP as particularly reputable. They are qualification mills. Neither is a university in the ordinary sense. They are busy because they have products to sell which students need to buy in order to become lawyers.
I would choose whichever one is the cheapest (if there is any price difference) and/or most convenient to attend.
To be blunt, those who teach at such places tend to be those who haven't obtained an academic post in a research-led university, and who haven't succeeded at the Bar or as solicitors, so don't go expecting Harvard Law School. This doesn't matter much, because all that the student needs to do is pass the professional exams. People learn how to be a lawyer during QWE or pupillage, as the case may be.
You may see some posts here from ULaw and BPP going on about how fab they are, but that's just marketing. When they say "look at all the people who become solicitors and barristers from here", they omit to mention that this is because there aren't all that many places to do the professional exams.
When assessing pupillage candidates, my chambers doesn't care about where people did the PGDL or the Bar course.
I doubt that many law firms will care much or at all whether an applicant has done the LPC or the SQE, but the solicitors here can comment on that.
I would choose whichever one is the cheapest (if there is any price difference) and/or most convenient to attend.
To be blunt, those who teach at such places tend to be those who haven't obtained an academic post in a research-led university, and who haven't succeeded at the Bar or as solicitors, so don't go expecting Harvard Law School. This doesn't matter much, because all that the student needs to do is pass the professional exams. People learn how to be a lawyer during QWE or pupillage, as the case may be.
You may see some posts here from ULaw and BPP going on about how fab they are, but that's just marketing. When they say "look at all the people who become solicitors and barristers from here", they omit to mention that this is because there aren't all that many places to do the professional exams.
When assessing pupillage candidates, my chambers doesn't care about where people did the PGDL or the Bar course.
I doubt that many law firms will care much or at all whether an applicant has done the LPC or the SQE, but the solicitors here can comment on that.
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by Lizz celbyWhich university is better for the SQE LLM and the LPC LLM?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
Also, I’m unsure about which one to study. I won’t do a TC I’d rather do QWE. So if I do the LPC I would also have to do the SQE which I don’t mind. But I’m scared that the SQE isn’t established enough.
Any thoughts?
Can anyone help please?
Hello,
If you're deciding between the SQE LLM and LPC LLM at ULaw, the right choice depends on your career goals and how you want to qualify as a solicitor. Since you’re planning to qualify through QWE rather than a traditional training contract, the SQE route might be more aligned with your preferences.
The SQE LLM (SQE1 & SQE2) is specifically designed to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination while offering guaranteed four weeks of QWE through ULaw’s Legal Advice Clinics. This can give you a head start on building practical experience. The SQE pathway is flexible and increasingly accepted, so while it's newer, its adoption by law firms and the legal profession is growing rapidly.
On the other hand, the LPC LLM is a tried and tested route that provides extensive hands-on preparation for life as a trainee solicitor. However, since the LPC route requires a training contract (or equivalent) for qualification, it may not align with your preference for QWE unless you plan to complete the SQE2 as well.
At ULaw, both courses are designed with employability in mind. If you're worried about the SQE not being established enough, keep in mind that ULaw’s approach combines exam preparation with real-world skills, making it a strong option for whichever path you choose.
Ultimately, your decision might come down to whether you want to take a traditional route or embrace the flexibility of the SQE. Both pathways are respected, so it’s about finding the right fit for your aspirations. Best of luck! 😊
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