Foundations for the LPC (Legal Practice Course Manuals)

Foundations for the LPC covers the compulsory foundation areas of the Legal Practice Course as set out in the LPC outcomes: professional conduct, tax and revenue law, and wills and administration of estates. The book also discusses human rights law, a topic taught pervasively across the LPC course.

Using worked examples and scenarios throughout to illustrate key points, this guide is essential reading for all students and a useful reference source for practitioners. To aid understanding and test comprehension of the core material, checkpoints and summaries feature in every chapter.

Digital formats and resources
This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning experience―12 months' access to this title on Oxford Learning Link will be available from 15 July 2022. Access must be redeemed by 1 August 2024.
- The online resources include useful web links, forms, and diagrams.

Clare Firth, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising), Director of Legal Practice, University of Sheffield,Elizabeth Smart, LLB, Solicitor, ,Lucy Crompton, LLB, LLM, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University,Helen Fox, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising), ,Frances Seabridge, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising), ,Jennifer Seymour, LLB, Solicitor, Pro Bono Coordinator, University of Law

Clare Firth, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior Lecturer in Legal Practice, Director of Legal Practice, University of Sheffield, Visiting Lecturer, University of Law

Professor Elizabeth Smart, LLB, Solicitor


Lucy Crompton, LLB, LLM, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University


Helen Fox, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)


Frances Seabridge, LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)


Jennifer Seymour, LLB, Solicitor, Pro bono Coordinator, University of Law