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BPP offers high street law
- 11th February 2010
BPP has launched an optional programme for LPC students starting this September, covering the areas of law essential for high street law firms. High Street Extra is the first BPP programme of its kind. Topics include fast track and small claims in the county court, insolvency, police station representation and residential conveyancing.
The programme is timetabled to fit in with the LPC with most of the content available online. It is free of charge and taught through small group sessions complemented by talks by external speakers in high street legal practice. Participating students will also have the chance to get involved in pro bono projects and receive careers advice relevant to high street practice. On completion, students will be awarded a High Street Extra Certificate of Attendance.
BPP’s Chief Executive Peter Crisp says: “Many LPC students wish to go into high street or small sized firms and this programme helps them get a feel for the different challenges and expectations they can expect to encounter. For example, high street solicitors tend to manage a great number of files and have a lot of client contact, so we’ve included in the programme additional skills sessions on areas like good practice in file management and advanced interviewing skills.
And, as high street firms rely on all staff to take responsibility for the marketing and generation of new business - which may come through word of mouth and local advertising or sponsorship - the programme also covers how to help generate and pitch for new work.”
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