The Law Strand Eddie Higgins and Jane Matthews

Glossary  LPC = Legal Practice Course Post graduate professional course for those wanting to qualify as a solicitor, which follows on from a…  QLD (qualifying law degree) or CPE (Common Professional Examination) LLB or GDL conversion course covering the “7 foundations of legal knowledge” Which are all regulated by the…  SRA (Solicitors’ Regulation Authority) aka The Law Society

Context  LPC3 = SRA ‘de-regulation’ of all LPCs Consultation with firms  New competencies (‘day one outcomes’) to cover all courses But some flexibility over the detail depending on application  All LPC providers now bidding to run new-style course  MMU plans to run new LPC: PT from 2009 FT from 2010

The plan  To integrate the SRA competencies into PebblePAD Focus on “pervasives” (e.g. Professional Conduct) Potential to branch into skills areas & beyond  To create a bridge between LPC & work-based learning  Part time first – then full time

Potential  Bar Vocational Course equivalent course for students intending to become barristers  Bar Standards Board (equivalent of the SRA) currently reviewing provision  LLB currently involved in MMU pilot for PebblePAD for ug skills acquisition  Tie in to UK Centre for Legal Education (subject centre) project on e-portfolios  SRA considering use during training contracts