i am from derby and recently finished my law degree, but cannot fund myself while i do my LPC, was wondering if anybody new of any companies that will sponsor you while you work for them to pay it back in the midlands area uk?
2007-03-06 05:29:31 · 5 answers · asked by derbyboy 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Most local Gov in every region mostly say they will not contribute towards the cost of LPC. However if you pester them... they might.
Some legal firms will pay for a student's LPC entirely and even give them a little extra cash. However its only usually the top firms which do this... and ofc you have to apply to them well in advance of your LPC begins. In fact its usually 2 or 3 years in advance for interview process to get a training contract with top firms.
You can hunt around.... if you come from difficult circumstances.. .. it may be possible to get a grant. I know an LPC student who got a £1,000 grant towards her costs from her parents previous employer. The had a charity scheme for all sorts.. and her parent was severely ill to contribute (being ill costs money over time) so she told his ex-company and they were very understanding to grant her £1000.
However you may wanna get a career development loan from a bank which is backed by the Gov. Zero percent interest usually during the term of the course. About a month after the LPC finishes then interest becomes due. Then you really should try and move the loan to a cheaper lender as banks. My friend also saved £600 in interest by moving her career loan to a cheaper lender after the free interest period was up.
Unfortunately the LPC is usually expensive (approx £6,500 last i checked).. and someone has to pay. GL.
2007-03-06 05:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Narky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The larger firms will pay for your LPC if you get a training contract with them - you have to be applying 2 years in advance for the training contract with big firms though. It's v. tough getting a TC with the big firms, and I only know 3 people in my year who have one so far with the larger firms (I'm doing the GDL - Law conversion degree).
Some of the medium size companies may sponsor you, or at least pay towards the fee.
Otherwise, it's a case of getting a loan I'm afraid. www.moneyfacts.co.uk can compare banks etc.
THe law society gives you info about how to fund the LPC: www.lawsociety.org.uk
And there's www.lawcareers.net for general advice on careers.
Unfortunately I'm going to get a loan for next year (LPC), as are most of my year it seems, but good luck, hope you find something.
2007-03-06 06:04:22 · answer #2 · answered by KSP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Legal Services Commission offer a limited amount of bursaries / grants each year funding LPCs if you promise you're going to work in the publicly funded sector (ie legal aid) afterwards. This may be your best call as the funded private places will have been recruited for years ago. Read all about it below.
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2016-12-18 07:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-06 05:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen P 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋