Tier 4 to Tier 2 Conversion using Legal Practice Course

[vika09]

Hey everyone,

I was reading through the guidance on https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/switch-to-this-visa regarding Tier 2 visas.

I am a recent Legal Practice Course graduate (i.e. the last step in legal education before becoming a solicitor). My Tier 4 Visa was sponsored by the University of Law.

The question I have is whether the Tier 4 Visa given for the LPC is sufficient for a conversion. I ask this because the guidance above mentions this:

You must have got 1 of these qualifications from your student visa if you want to switch from a Tier 4 to a Tier 2 (General) visa:

- a UK bachelors degree
- a UK masters degree
- a postgraduate certificate in education
- a professional graduate diploma of education

I know the LPC is none of the first three types of qualifications. However, would it be considered a 'professional graduate diploma of education'? The LPC is also known as the 'Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice'.

Would a conversion be possible?

Thanks!

[vika09]

The LPC is a QCF Level 7 course, if this helps anyone figure this out.

Thanks!

[js2289]

The LPC is a QCF Level 7 course, if this helps anyone figure this out.

yes that makes it possible for you to switch to T2 because your degree is equivalent to a Masters degree.

[manci]

ask the international student advisor at the University of Law