I heard from the SRA in relation to the question of whether the LPC expires, and thankfully it doesn’t!

Nice to have an answer, sorta

I know I’m a bit late on this one but here goes.

It has been two years since I graduated from the LPC. It feels like it’s been longer. I am definitely in a better place in relation to getting more experience but my fear is that the LPC will “expire” soon.

I’ve asked many people about the time period you need between the LPC and qualifying before the LPC expires. I have had answers ranging from 5 years to 10 years. I still have no idea when the LPC actually runs out. I am however worried that I have no training contract this year but am gaining experience which will hopefully count towards my career. Can anyone shed any light in relation to this?

I have also been job hunting on the side, usually weekly just to see if I can apply for something better and possibly in London. I currently work with three other students from my LPC who have also struggled to find any legal work. One girl was actually doing her training contract but was made redundant a year later. The job market is still scary. I do not want to be in a position where the LPC I have done is no longer valid. Scary times!

I know it’s been a while right? My life is incredibly busy at the moment, so much has changed and so much is still changing.

I haven’t had much time to think but the calm before the storm is now here.

If you follow me on twitter you will know it was my birthday last week. Another year older and a whole lot wiser. The reason for this post is that I’ve been made aware of just what the people around me are like.

I would do literally anything for only a handful of people. But recently it’s just been me always being the person giving something and getting nothing in return. I’ve lost so much respect that I have had for certain people just because of the way they acted. They would expect me to be the person always there and almost made a fool of for being the person that always cares no matter what. All I can say is, I’ve lost respect for you. I’d expect a million times better from you, and unfortunately it isn’t just one person.

I expected better as I try and be the good friend, well I give up. The way you treated me just isn’t fair. I made the effort, you didn’t. Your loss.