Andrea Said:

Where can I study a Graduate Diploma in Law/ Common Professional Examination in the NorthWest?!?

We Answered:

Here's one in Manchester

http://www.law.mmu.ac.uk/graduate-diplom…

James Said:

Where can I study a Graduate Diploma in Law/ Common Professional Examination in the NorthWest UK?!?

We Answered:

Whereabouts? In Manchester there's a College of Law and BPP, plus Man Met. There's the University of Central Lancashire, the University of Huddersfield, and a bit further out there's Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Nottingham Trent, Northumbria and Birmingham. Have a look here -
http://www.get.hobsons.co.uk/advice/law-…
The links will take you to the providers' websites. Good luck!

Jeremy Said:

I want to do a graduate diploma in Law?

We Answered:

Suffolk Law School
Western New England Law School

Clinton Said:

Does the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) expire?

We Answered:

I believe that qualification lasts for about 1-2 weeks, but it depends these times are all subject to change.

Sharon Said:

Graduate Diploma in Law?

We Answered:

A Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is the same thing as a CPE. As far as I am aware the GDL replaced the CPE some time ago.

Don't worry about the word "diploma". A GDL is exactly equivalent to a law degree as far as becoming a solicitor or barrister is concerned. To become a solcitor, once you have the GDL you then need to do the Legal Practice Course (LPC). The GDL is academic and theoretical. The LPC is about the practical skills you need. Once you have passed the LPC you can get a job as a trainee solicitor.

Both the GDL and LPC take 1 year full time or 2 years part time. So to complete the LPC will take you from 2 to 4 years depending on which option you take. The training contract takes 2 years before you are a fully qualified solicitor. But it is a paid position - in some cases very well paid.

I recently complete the GDL part-time, which cost about £5,500, and I am currently doing the LPC part-time, which will cost about £7,000. I am also working full-time, but I am older so I already had the job and my own family (and the money!). It's hard work but hopefully will be worth it in the end.

I don't have exact figures, but it is quite common for people to do another degree then switch to law via GDL. If you go ahead you will certainly not be at a disadvantage, and you may actually be in a stronger position, especially if you want to specialise in an area of law related to your engineering qualification.