
Foundations for the LPC
Oxford University Press
26th Edition
Published on 24. June 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-0-19-285880-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Series
Edition
26th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 291 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
764 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-285880-1 (9780192858801)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
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
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
Author
LLB, Solicitor (non-practising), Director of Legal PracticeLLB, Solicitor (non-practising), Director of Legal Practice, University of Sheffield
LLB, SolicitorLLB, Solicitor
LLB, LLM, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior LecturerLLB, LLM, Solicitor (non-practising), former Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University
LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)
LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)LLB, Solicitor (non-practising)
LLB, Solicitor, Pro Bono CoordinatorLLB, Solicitor, Pro Bono Coordinator, University of Law
Content
- Part 1: Professional Conduct
- 1: Ethics, professional conduct and regulation
- 2: Financial services
- 3: Money laundering
- Part 2: Revenue Law
- 4: An introduction to revenue law
- 5: Income tax
- 6: Capital gains tax
- 7: Inheritance tax
- 8: Corporation tax
- 9: Value added tax
- 10: Taxation of sole proprietors and partnerships
- 11: Taxation of trusts and settlements
- Part 3: Wills and Administration of Estates
- 12: Introduction to wills and administration of estates
- 13: Entitlement to the estate
- 14: Application for a grant of representation
- 15: Post-grant practice
- Part 4: Human Rights
- 16: Human rights