If we were to accept LPC students, we would still have to run an LPC qualification route, which incorporates PSC core and elective models, in addition to running the SQE route programme. We don’t have the resources to run what would be two separate training contract programs. We have therefore decided, like many other firms, to transition straight to the new SQE qualification route.Hi Maya,
Thanks for answering our questions.
Could you please explain why this is the case. It doesn’t seem logical nor fair for candidates to be penalised simply because they completed the LPC, even if they are willing to do the SQE at a later time.
I don’t know if I haven’t looked hard enough (so apologies if I’m wrong) but I don’t think I’ve come across another firm who specifically state they wouldn’t consider candidates if they completed the LPC, instead they consider whether they need to sit the SQE2.
Many thanks in advance.
As we only recruit 12 trainees a year, for a variety of reasons, we made the business decision to recruit trainees who have exclusively completed the SQE route.