SQE vs LPC
Comparing the SQE with the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Weigh the cost, structure, timing and career impact of each route to qualifying as a solicitor, and decide which pathway best fits your background and goals.
The journey to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales has evolved significantly in recent years. While the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)...
In 2012 I came to the UK to do the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and then the Legal Practice Course (LPC). I was practising international commercial arbitration, mainly under LCIA rules, and came to law school directly from practice.