The
Legal Practice Course (
LPC)also known as the
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practiceis the final vocational stage for becoming a
solicitor in
England and Wales. The course is designed to provide a bridge between academic study and training in a law firm. It is a one-year, full-time (or two-year, part-time) course, and tuition fees range from £8,000-£14,550 a year. A small proportion of students may have their fees and some living expenses paid for by future employers under a
training contract.