Quote Originally Posted by Bethor View Post
Leveling the PLD from 1 to 50 would assure that you learn/buy new skills during that time. I wouldn't like it if you could unlock a "title" and get new skills for that. So as Lvl 50 GLD you can be a LV50 PLD right away.
Somewhere on these forums, one of the SE reps confirmed that if you get your GLA to 50, your PLD will also be 50.