The Graduate Foundation in Law Programme is a 20-week full-time or 40-week part-time course for graduates from a non-law background. This course is designed for those who want to take the SQE but do not have a law degree or equivalent experience.

This programme is designed to be taken by non-law graduates prior to starting our SQE1 Preparation course.

The programme covers six foundation areas of law. The syllabus for each of these six areas is aligned to the Solicitors Regulation Authority specification of functioning legal knowledge for the SQE. In each area, you will develop a practical and functional understanding of the foundations of English & Welsh Law, and core analytical and practical legal skills. 

The programme comprises of seven modules: Introduction to Law, Contract, Tort, Land, Trusts, Criminal Law and Public Law/EU.

Included in the programme:

• Full access to Learning Portal and virtual community
• Videos, practice tasks and activities to access as and when you like 
• Multiple case studies and example client matter across each area 
• Hard copy and electronic Foundations Manual 
• Group work with other students  
• Virtual surgeries and town halls 
• Individual supervisions to monitor and support your progress 
• Personal tutor support
   

Why study with us

Interactive, intuitive and accessible learning activities and platform

 

Highest levels of 1-2-1 supervision and teaching available in the market

 

Designed for online, backed by 20 years proven digital learning experience

 

Highly experienced and practice-based supervisors and personal tutors

 

Fully accredited by the Office for Students as a higher education provider.

 

Purposely designed to give you the law foundation you need to take the SQE1 Preparation Course or LLM in Legal Practice

 

 

Course details

Admissions Criteria

• UK undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification or experience
• If English isn’t your first language, english language qualifications equivalent to IELTS at level 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in each component (writing, listening, speaking, reading)

Credits

90 FHEQ Level 6

Course Options

Full-time 20-week course

Part-time 40-week course 

Course Fees

£3,250

A deposit is required to secure your place and you can pay via instalments, please see the fee schedule for details.

Timing

The College’s first full-time and part-time Graduate Foundation in Law Programmes will start in October 2022. Go to the Course Schedule for programme start dates.

How to Apply

Applications are open for all courses starting in 2021/22.