Legal Practice Course

Why Choose the LPC at Aberystwyth?

A Personal Experience

At Aberystwyth you won't be just another face in the crowd but part of a small, close knit group of students. We foster a stimulating and friendly learning environment and aim to make your experience a very personal one by keeping groups small and the teacher to student ratio high. 

A Distinguished Reputation

With the oldest Law Department in Wales, Aberystwyth has a long, reputable and varied experience of legal education. Aberystwyth Law graduates are represented in all levels and fields of the legal profession, government and industry. Our LPC graduates are following this tradition by obtaining training contracts with a wide variety of firms across England and Wales from City firms to the High Street. 

A Professional Approach

You'll experience a variety of teaching staff, each bringing their own strengths to the programme. The core teaching staff are all solicitors experienced in delivering LPC programmes. We also use some of the Department's respected academic staff and local practitioners to give guest lectures.

You'll benefit from an excellent standard of teaching at Aberystwyth. We recruit and train our staff with your learning needs in mind. Our tutors write and deliver their own materials so you can benefit directly from their industry knowledge and experience. We operate an "open door" policy to encourage students to interact with staff outside of classes. When they are not teaching, all our tutors are available for academic assistance and careers advice. 

A Careers Focus

We know that one of the big things on your mind is finding a training contract to complete your training. That is why, at Aberystwyth, you will find careers and probono sessions timetabled in your course. Our local contacts also ensure you have opportunities to gain experience in firms, local community agencies and county courts. In choosing Aberystwyth you will become part of a much larger community with graduates and contacts all over the UK and the rest of the world. We have strong links with the Legal profession in England and Wales to ensure you have access to a variety of guest speakers, practical experience and training opportunities when you graduate. 

A Resource Rich Environment

We provide you with dedicated facilities and administration for your LPC studies. The LPC is housed within the Centre for Legal Practice and benefits from an impressively outfitted Resource Centre set aside for use only by LPC students. The room is equipped with generous state-of-the-art IT facilities, practitioner support materials and a lounge area. Students also have access to free printing and copying as well as tea and coffee in this area. You also have access to our well stocked Law Library, and the National Library of Wales, one of only 5 copyright libraries in the UK. 

A Convenient and Economical Campus Lifestyle

At Aberystwyth you have all of the advantages of an established, campus based university with the benefits of a compact town centre and beautiful natural surroundings. The campus is so close to the town centre that practically everything is within walking distance. There are no worries about time-consuming and costly commuting. You will be guaranteed a place in our purpose built, postgraduate student accommodation directly adjacent to the campus. In a recent online survey by www.accommodationforstudents.com Aberystwyth was ranked the UK's favourite university town for the sense of community and facilities. As a student at Aberystwyth, you are only a short walk from your accommodation to your classes, the sports facilities, and town. Aberystwyth provides an educational and lifestyle experience that is second to none.