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LLM in Legal Practice (SQE1&2)
LLM in Legal Practice (inc SQE1 & SQE2)
Course overview
- Includes SQE1 and SQE2 preparation courses
- Choice of transactional and business skills modules
- Capstone Project
- 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time programmes
- £6,900: up to 30th April 2024
- £7,245: from 1st May 2024
Specifically designed to enable you to prepare for SQE1 and SQE2 alongside practical legal skills modules, this LLM in Legal Practice gives you the competitive edge to progress your legal career.
This masters’ option also means you can apply for a postgraduate Master’s Loan to financially support your studies. The below table breaks down the structure of modules as part of your LLM in Legal Practice.
| Module | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core module | Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SQE1 preparation) | 30 credits | FIND OUT MORE |
| Core module | Solicitors Legal Skills (SQE2 preparation) | 30 credits | FIND OUT MORE |
| Elective modules | Choice of Transactional and Business Skills Modules: Acquisitions & Finance, Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Personal Injury, O Shaped Skills |
20 credits | FIND OUT MORE |
| Core module | Capstone (Legal Research Project) | 60 credits |
From 1st August 2024, the College is looking to change the number of elective modules to be taken as part of the LLM from three to two. This change will be finalised in May 2024.
If you are a non-law graduate, or do not have a background in England & Wales Law, we recommend that you can take the College's Graduate Diploma in Law before starting the LLM in Legal Practice.
Please note, this LLM in Legal Practice prepares you for the SQE, and does not include the Legal Practice Course (LPC). If you are interested in qualifying as a solicitor through the LPC route, this is not a suitable programme.
Why study with us
Flexible, virtual learning that helps you study around your work and life commitments
ACCESS EXAMPLE TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS DEMO AND SAMPLE MATERIALS
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Course structure & delivery
- 1 year (Full-Time) LLM in Legal Practice
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The 1 year LLM in Legal Practice is considered full-time, as you will be learning on average 30-35 hours a week. We would recommend this course if you are able to be a full-time student or work part-time, and have recently studied your LLB or conversion course. This course is very intensive and if you are working full-time, you may find you don’t have sufficient time to fully prepare for the SQE Assessments.
The order of the modules is currently:
- Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SQE1 prep)
- 3 Transactional & Business Skills Modules
- Solicitors Legal Skills (SQE2 prep)
- Capstone Project (can be started earlier in the programme)
Please note, there are internal assessments that you need to pass to complete the LLM and there is an expectation that students continue on to the programme whether or not they sit or pass the SQE1 or SQE2 assessments at the recommended assessment point.
From August 2024, the College is looking at changing the number of Transactional & Business Skills Modules from three to two.
- 2 year (Part-Time) LLM in Legal Practice
Course details
Admissions Criteria
- UK undergraduate degree with minimum 2:2 classification or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Applications are still invited from those with a third-class degree, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying with a third-class degree, you will be asked to submit a Personal Statement as part of your application, summarising any circumstances which resulted in your degree classification. You may also be invited to an informal interview with our Academic Team to further discuss suitability for admission.
- 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). You can be exempt from this requirement if you have a qualification which is equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree which was taught in English. Please refer to our Admissions Guidance for full entry criteria details.
If you don’t have a UK law degree or equivalent experience based on the Law of England & Wales, we strongly recommend you take our Graduate Diploma in Law before the LLM in Legal Practice.
Click here to see our Admissions Guidance.
Credits for LLM in Legal Practice
180 credits with a minimum requirement of 150 credits at FHEQ level 7 and the remaining credits at FHEQ level 6.
Please note, this Masters Programme does not include a Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification.
Course options
Full-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): 1 year
Part-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): 2 years
Course Fees
£6,900: For course offers made by 30th April 2024
£7,245: For course offers made from 1st May 2024
A deposit is required to secure your place and you can pay via instalments, please see the fee schedule for details.
Please note, if you are an international student there may be an additional postage fee for hard copy materials.
If you are a GDL student at the College, you are eligible for a 10% discount on course fees.
Visit our funding page for further guidance.
Timing
Full-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): March and September start dates
Part-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): February and August start dates
See programme start dates on the Course Schedule.
How to Apply
Applications are open for courses starting in 2024.
When you apply, you will need to select three elective modules on the application form, so consider your options as you may not be able to change them later in the programme.
If you have any questions about your circumstances or the programme, please contact us.
Funding
If you take the full LLM in Legal Practice, with the College and you are based in England, Wales or Northern Ireland you may be eligible for a government-backed postgraduate Master’s Loan. A loan in England, for example, will cover the full course fees and the SQE Assessment costs.
Postgraduate Loan Guidance for Students
Student experience - LLM Students
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