The best GDL, LPC and BPTC courses in the market - it's official!
Kaplan Law School offers the most highly regarded GDL, LPC and BPTC courses in the market.
Our courses have the following advantages:
- Excellent law exam pass rates with a high percentage of students obtaining distinctions
- Lectures delivered by expert faculty with relevant and recent practice experience
- Generous faculty office hours for additional student support
- E - learning reinforcement where you need it - at revision stage
- Interactive group work to develop the skills needed for the workplace
- The only LPC course to have received the top SRA rating since inception in 1993.
- The Bar Course that has double the national pupillage rates and highest student satisfaction rates.
Don’t take our word for it read the SRA report on Kaplan Law School.
Great place for your legal training in London
Kaplan Law School is situated on London’s trendy South Bank, just around the corner from the shops and restaurants of Borough Market. The Central London location offers students a winning combination of easy access to:
- legal London
- a multitude of transport options
- the top-notch cultural resources of the South Bank
- the scenic charm of the River Thames.
With a number of small cafes and outdoor spaces just a short walk from the school, it’s the ideal setting to study and socialise!
In addition, Kaplan Law School premises are brand new and designed specifically for the study of the law, including extensive library and private study facilities. Our computer suites and break-out areas are equipped with free wireless access and internet-enabled PCs. Every KLS student also receives a brand new Netbook when they join us to enable instant access to our extensive on-line library resources.
Keeping it small by being big!
Kaplan Law School is a subsidiary of Kaplan Inc, one of the largest diversified training companies in the world, with 2008 revenue of $2.3bn. Our ultimate parent company is the Washington Post Group. In 2008 Kaplan Inc served more than 1,000,000 students worldwide and delivered over 600,000 courses to individual and corporate clients.
Both Kaplan and the Washington Post Group share our commitment to education and to providing the very best GDL, LPC & BPTC courses in London, with small class sizes and a personal service. With Kaplan Law School you won’t get lost in the crowd or feel like a barcode being swiped through your course.
We get to know all of our students personally. As a result, we are able to tailor your legal training experience to best suit your strengths and capabilities. And if ever you need additional support, we can readily gather the resources you need to make the most of your law course...whether that’s lecture reinforcement, internship advice or work placement services.
Our focus on face to face delivery and our mentoring scheme guarantees that you get all the help you need to achieve success in your studies.
Our careers service
The aim of our careers service is to provide each student with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in their search for a training contract or pupillage with their preferred firm, organisation or Chambers.
We run a bespoke Careers Service, which is based on the needs of our current students – this means we adapt our programme to suit your career aspirations, rather than fitting you in around an existing schedule of events. However, you can expect:
- Workshops on application forms, interview skills, group exercises and preparing for assessment centres
- Mock interviews
- Individual review of your CV or application form
- Presentations from leading law firms, legal organisations and Chambers
- Seminars from leading individuals working in law today.
Our Careers Service Manager has worked in Graduate Recruitment in two leading City firms and is uniquely placed to support you with all aspects of applications and interviews, as well as providing individual career advice.
The fastest growing law school in the UK
Ours is a winning formula, and we are delighted that a variety of law firms have chosen Kaplan Law School as their exclusive London partner.
The current LPC exclusive client list includes:
Lifelong legal training in London
We understand that in a fast moving environment, there is always more to learn. Whatever stage of your studies you are at, we can help.
As well as foundational law courses, such as the best GDL, LPC and BPTC in the market, we offer a wealth of learning options for legal trainees and practising law professionals. For example, through Kaplan Altior, we provide a national programme of open and in-house PSC programmes. In addition, over 100 classroom and e-learning legal CPD courses are available through our sister company Kaplan Hawksmere.