Does it really matter where you got your GDL/LPC? - Training contract and trainee solicitor information and resources

BigAl1916 · #1 (**permalink**) 16th June 2008, 22:16

I've been accepted onto the GDL at both Bournemouth University and the College of Law, its going to be about £5k cheaper overall (inc. living expenses) to study in Bournemouth. Obviously the College of Law has a superior reputation but Bournemouth isn't bad, does it matter that much where I study?

Also the College of Law offers a LLB to those who do the GDL & LPC with them, does anyone know how they go about awarding that? Am I correct in assuming that they award 1st, 2:1, 2:2 etc?

Scotty · #2 (**permalink**) 18th June 2008, 14:13

I think it depends which firms you are applying for training contracts with. Some of them will want you to study with a particular provider, especially if they are going to be paying for the course. I would check with the firms you want to apply to. Some of them have info on their websites.

carpediem · #3 (**permalink**) 18th June 2008, 14:17

Not sure about how much firms are bothered about where you study, but from experience, I found CoL much easier than my collegues who went to Sheffield.

sumoking · #4 (**permalink**) 18th June 2008, 14:45

It doesn't matter where you go.

Ultimately the LPC is utter bollocks, fairytales and blissful innocent fantasy.

Think europe just before the first world war when everyone thought it was all going to be a laugh and then found out it was horrifc trench warfare.

Scotty · #5 (**permalink**) 18th June 2008, 15:26

When I was on the LPC they told us that the whole LPC was just enough to prepare you for the first day of your training contract. This is totally true. The LPC bears very little relation to what your actual day to day activities as a trainee. In terms of where you study it really does depend on the firm.