completed an LPC vs completed the LPC

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Completed an LPC' is used when referring to completing any LPC program in general, while 'completed the LPC' is used when referring to a specific LPC program that has been previously mentioned or is well-known.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

completed an LPC

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to completing any LPC program in general.

This phrase is used when talking about completing any Legal Practice Course (LPC) program without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

She completed an LPC at a prestigious law school.
He has completed an LPC and is now looking for a training contract.

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Over one thrilling week, the five of us completed an exhaustive series of preparations.
My parents had just completed an engagement.
Several days ago, the Agency completed an eight-month operation and captured Guzman in Santiago, Chile.
During my presidency, the ECA has completed an important internal reform process which included a peer review.
The exchange students completed an average of thirty-three study weeks during the academic year.
The flight crew member shall have completed an initial CRM training course before commencing unsupervised line flying.
Agent Fischer, I completed an image search for that tattoo you sent over.
And despite his known night-vision impairment successfully completed an extremely difficult night carrier landing.
You might be interested to know that I've just completed an investigation into two Kings Cross detectives.
When the recovery is fully completed an ex-post control, will be carried out following a tender process.
While IOSCO has completed an analysis of the risks to the financial system posed by PE, no regulatory proposals have yet been made.
Finally, on 8 July 2003, Eurostat completed an analysis of certain aspects of the SUPCOM programme.
80 percent of drivers completed an eco driving course in 2009.
Mr President, firstly I wish to thank Mr Eurlings for having successfully completed an extremely difficult task.
My colleague from the Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats), Mr Surján, and Mr Maňka have completed an important task.
The caretaker government has now informed the EU and USA that it will proceed to democratic elections in December 2008, having successfully completed an electoral register which is robust against fraud.
International society, guided by common sense and rationalism, has completed an enormous about-turn.
A certificate signed by the SG/HR shall be awarded to a participant who has completed an ESDC course.
One non-sampled Vietnamese exporting producer reiterated its comments that since it had duly completed an anti-dumping questionnaire it should have benefited from individual examination.
The experience requirement will be reduced by 50 % if the applicant has completed an approved Part-147 course relevant to the subcategory.

Alternatives:

finished an LPC
passed an LPC
successfully completed an LPC
achieved an LPC qualification
obtained an LPC

completed the LPC

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific LPC program that has been previously mentioned or is well-known.

This phrase is used when talking about completing a specific Legal Practice Course (LPC) program that has been previously mentioned or is well-known.