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Admissions requirements

To apply for the GDL you must meet the following minimum admissions requirements:

  • minimum lower second class UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
  • overseas graduates with a Certificate of Academic Standing (COAS) from the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Bar Standards Board, or
  • mature non-degree holders with suitable vocational experience

Priority is given to applicants who have placed BPP as their first choice.

Students from overseas whose first language is not English must demonstrate a sufficient command of English by holding an IELTS Level 6.5 qualification (or equivalent).

Mature non-degree holders

The SRA allow mature non-degree holding candidates to apply to complete the GDL with the desire of going onto complete the LPC.

The SRA state that all applicants must have:

  • considerable vocational experience at middle management level (minimum 10 years)
  • sufficient standard of education
  • good command of spoken and written English

For further information, contact the SRA on 0870 606 2555 (inside UK only, 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday), at contactcentre@sra.org.uk or visit their website.

How to apply

Full-time Part-time or distance learning

Applications for the full-time GDL starting in October 2010 must be made through the Central Applications Board (CAB).

We still have limited places available in Leeds, London (Waterloo) and Manchester. Please click here to apply.

Please note that places at BPP fill up quickly and you are advised to apply as early as possible. Offers will be made subject to availability.

To apply for the full-time GDL starting in January 2011, please download an application form and return it to admissions.

You can apply for the part-time GDL starting September 2010 now. Please download an application form and return it to admissions.

We aim to process your application within one week of receipt.

Please note that places at BPP fill up quickly and you are advised to apply as early as possible.

   

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