Law Training Contracts (Part-time)

There are three types of law training contract; A full-time law training contract or part-time law training contract. The full-time training contract is for two years, and can only be commenced after successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC). A part-time training contract covers a maximum period of four years, and can only be commenced after successful completion of the LPC.

The total length of time spent in the law training contract depends on the usual number of days worked each week (not including overtime or weekend work). The number of days spent working during a part-time law training contract must equal the number of days spent working during a full-time law training contract (730 days). The trainee must work for a minimum of two and a half days per week, and the contract must be completed within four years of the start date.

Law Training Contracts (Part-time)

The part-time study law training contract normally lasts between three and four years. The trainee works full-time and, at the same time, is studying either the last two years of a part-time qualifying law degree or the part-time CPE/GDL; and/or the part-time LPC.The time spent in a part-time study training contract counts at half-time, i.e. two years counts as one year of the total training period.

The options for part-time study law training contracts are as follows: the final two years of a part-time qualifying law degree followed by a two-year part-time LPC or a two-year part-time CPE/GDL followed by a two year part-time LPC, or a two-year part-time LPC followed by one year in a full time la w training contract

A trainee may commence a part-time study training contract part way through a course (in which case their employer would need to calculate what proportion of their training counts at half-time and how much additional training post-LPC needs to be undertaken). It is also possible to undertake a part-time study training contract during the LPC followed by a part-time training contract. Further Information

For further information, please see the Law Society’s website: www.lawsociety.org.uk