Leicester Institute of Legal Practice

Since its formation in 1989, Leicester Institute of Legal Practice (formerly the Department of Professional Legal Studies) has provided for the training needs of those entering the legal profession.

We are an experienced provider of first class legal education and training, offering the Legal Practice Course Full-time (LPC), Legal Practice Course Part-time (LPC) and the Graduate Diploma in Law Full-time (GDL), Graduate Diploma in Law Part-time (GDL) both in full time and part time modes.

The Institute offers students:

Excellent careers provision, including a mentoring scheme and vacation placement schemes as well as individual careers advice and guidance.

Opportunities to be involved in pro bono work.

Support from a friendly and caring staff team with recent practical experience and invaluable links with both commercial and traditional practices

The Law School’s integrated Law Library, an exclusive LPC library and computer resource room with full Internet access (including individual email account) and the use of online services such as Westlaw and Lexis Library.