Hello all,
I recently did my interviewing and advising assessment at BPP, on the fast-track LPC. The introduction and client overview section was fine, but as soon as I got onto questioning and advising my nerves took over and I waffled.
I think I only really asked one key relevant question. The legal issue was in relation to a right of light and how to defend that against a proposed development nearby, so I asked to see the client's Official Copies which confirmed they had the easement. My other questions were just filler questions, like "has the developer contacted you?, do you know what the development is?".
I completely forgot to ask about the local character of the neighbourhood and if there might be potential grounds to challenge the development at the planning authority. My advice was go to court and get an injunction or negotiate with the developer but I set out the pros and cons of each.
I dealt with the conclusion (client care, letter of advice, fees etc.) fairly well as that was memorised before but it's only 4 marks out of the whole thing, the majority of marks are in questioning and advising.
I felt very bad after the assessment. I felt like I missed out a lot for the questioning and advising sections because of the pressure.
Does anyone have any experience doing this assessment at BPP? How leniently is it marked? How hard is it to fail? Will they penalise you for missing options and asking filler questions?
Thanks a lot.
