The Untold Benefits of the GDL & LPC
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) are well-known qualifications within the legal profession. However, their benefits extend far beyond those looking to become solicitors or barristers. Studying these qualifications have been instrumental in my roles as a trainer, auditor, and business owner.
I studied the GDL which is designed to condense the knowledge of a three-year law degree into a one-year course. The intensity and breadth of the course forced me to develop time management skills and a sharp ability to absorb large amounts of information efficiently.
As a trainer, having a strong grasp of legal principles has allowed me to present complex regulatory frameworks to trainees in a way that is accessible and comprehensible. In the training courses I deliver, understanding the legal background behind regulations allows me to explain not just what the rules are, but why they exist.
The Importance of Training in the UK Property Sector
In an ever-evolving landscape, training plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of professionals in the UK property sector and the industry as a whole. As the demand for housing and lettings services continues to grow, the need for well-trained individuals becomes increasingly apparent.
Even though it is not a legal requirement for property professionals to be qualified, ensuring that continues professional development (CPD) and on going learning / training, is extremely important. A well-versed negotiator, property manager, estate agent, sales / lettings progressor or administrator can make all the difference to a client and customer, and most definitely impacts the business and agency.
Professional & Personal Development - Is the Pressure too Much?
Every year an international comparison of education in industrialised countries is published by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), providing a snapshot of trends where education is concerned. The “mantra” of the OECD is “better policies for better lives”. Some of the statistics relating to education across the UK show that from the age of three, there are very high levels of take-up for pre-school education and childcare in the UK, higher than almost any other developed country. The OECD research also shows that students in the UK pays the highest level of tuition fees in the industrialised world, part from, of course, the United States.