granted full admission to practice. The general timescale therefore to become fully qualified after entering Law School can range between 6-7 years (assuming no repeats are required).

However, some controversy remains about the lack of training contracts and pupillages available to graduates even after having completed the LPC/BPTC. These courses can vary in cost anywhere from £9,000 to £17,000 and are generally undertaken by students on a private basis making them incur additional costs. The final