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POST LLB:
ADVISORY NOTICE TO STUDENTS
LPC Distance Learning Undertaking by the (SRA)
The Academy of Tertiary Studies wishes to provide an update on the undertaking by the
Solicitors Regulation Authority, the body that developed and oversees the operation of
the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for the 9-month distance learning or face to face
attendance in the United Kingdom.
Transitional Arrangements:
➯Individuals who began their legal studies before 2021 While the LPC is being
replaced, the SRA acknowledges prior training and allows certain individuals to
qualify through this route. However, the SQE is now the main route to qualify as a
solicitor in England and Wales.
Students who have completed the UK-based Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree:
➯Students completing the Degree from the University of London through the
Recognized Teaching Centre (ATS) now have the following options for further legal
studies and Bar Admission through the Following Routes:
1.Bar Vocational Course (BVC): Requires full-time, in-person study in the UK for 9 months,
The Bar Practice Course (BPC) is the qualifying postgraduate course allowing
graduates to prepare for practise as Barristers in England and Wales. It is the
vocational stage of training which you’re required to pass before you can go
on to complete the final practical stage of training or pupillage.
2. Bar Practice Course (BPC): is a postgraduate course designed to prepare
law graduates for practice as Barristers. It is the vocational component barrister training,
following a law degree or law conversion course.
REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE BVC AND BPC
Six-Month Attachment: Following the course, a six-month attachment with a
practicing Attorney in Trinidad and Tobago is required.
Certificate of Fitness: The Trinidad and Tobago Law Association provides
guidelines requirements for obtaining a Certificate of Fitness for admission to
practice. This certificate is essential for being called to the Bar.
3. Legal Education Certificate (LEC): via Hugh Wooding Law School (HWLS), The LEC
provides professional legal training, specifically the Legal Education Certificate
(LEC), to aspiring lawyers from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Guyana, and
several Eastern Caribbean territories.
REQUIREMENTS AFTER THE LEC
While internships are not mandatory, they are highly recommended for practical
experience and can be beneficial in building your legal career. Many law students
use internships to gain real-world experience and explore different areas of law
before committing to a specific career path.
The Academy Of Tertiary Studies Undertaking:
The Academy of Tertiary Studies is the Recognized Teaching Centre For the
Bachelor of Laws Degree, The Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law
(CertHE) and The Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law.
ATS Law School is committed to providing students with a strong, high-quality
foundation in Legal Education,we continue to focus on delivering the Bachelor of
Laws degree (LLB) that meets the highest academic and professional standards.
We continue to uphold our dedication and support for all our students post the
Bachelor of Laws degree. We remain steadfast in providing recommendations for
entry into our Student’s choice of University for the Post LLB qualifications.
City St George's, University of London -Bar Vocational Studies (BVS)
