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Kaplan gets tough on students with first LPC admissions test

I agree there are far too many students on the LPC who are wasting their money, with no real chance of securing a training contract. However, this is not because of a lack of academic ability, but a lack of understanding of the whole legal recruitment cycle & process. The main problem is that people come onto the LPC with zero work experience, having never made a single application to a law firm, and not clued up on the two year recruitment cycles and vac scheme dates etc. I am sure many students will pass this aptitude test, but then still not have a realistic chance of securing a training contract because they havn't taken the time or the effort to properly research the profession. Securing a training contract is about far more than grades and academic ability. Having said that, it is very positive to see that Kaplan, as an LPC provider, are taking a step forward with the issue.

13-Oct-2010

10:50 am