These practice-led Master’s level modules are designed for aspiring solicitors to gain essential legal skills and expertise. Through online practical legal training, they are flexible and tailored to the demands of modern legal practice. You will be supported by experienced supervisors who can share their expertise with you through supervision and feedback

The College offers a range of Transactional and Business Skills modules across core practice areas and legal business, as part of an LLM in Legal Practice and individually to our client firms. These modules replicate work-based transactional tasks to help you develop the legal and professional skills needed to perform the responsibilities of a newly qualified solicitor. You can study them full-time or part-time alongside SQE preparation modules and a capstone project within the LLM in Legal Practice.

MODULE DETAILS

Commercial Property

This Module will enable you to develop specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in the area of commercial leasehold property. You will develop transactional, technical and practical proficiency in commercial leasehold property transactions through innovative learning methods.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the following practical skills:

• Professional, effective, and practical presentation of work
• Oral and written communication skills
• Demonstration of relevant practical technical knowledge and understanding
• Client handling and evaluative techniques in the area of commercial property practice
• Drafting, advising on and evaluating commercial property transactions documentation
  
  

 

Dispute Resolution

This Module will enable you to develop specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in the area of dispute resolution. You will develop an understanding of the technical and commercial aspects of claims evaluations, the law and role of evidence, the legal and commercial risks for a client in bringing or defending claims, and the processes involved in evaluating and managing a claim.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the following practical skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Professional, effective, and practical presentation of work
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interviewing and taking instructions
• Demonstration of relevant practical technical knowledge and understanding
• Client handling and evaluative techniques in the area of dispute resolution
• Advising and managing client expectations and costs
• Drafting witness statements
  
  

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Employment Law

This module will enable you to develop specialised knowledge and skills doe professional practice in the area of employment law. You will gain experience in completing employment tribunal litigation and non-contentious work commonly designated to newly qualified solicitors.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the following practical skills:

• Application of employment tribunal procedural knowledge in the context of employment law practice
• Demonstration of relevant practical technical knowledge and understanding
• Evaluating issues that present themselves in employment law and propose solutions that meet the needs and interests of the client
• Communicating legal information clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Evaluating practical problems and apply autonomy in planning and implementing tasks in employment tribunal litigation

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Family Law

This Module will enable you to develop specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in the area of family law. You will learn how to advise on family proceedings and draft documentation, prepare for hearings and identify, critically analyse and evaluate the key legal, practical and emotional issues which can impact a family.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the following practical skills:

• Professional, effective, and practical presentation of work
• Oral and written communication skills
• Demonstration of relevant practical technical knowledge and understanding
• The ability to select and apply appropriate skills and techniques required of the family law practitioner
• The ability to evaluate issues that present themselves in a relationship breakdown and propose solutions that meet the needs and interests of the client
• Communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  

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Personal Injury

This module will enable you to critically evaluate, take client instructions and prepare a personal injury claim or defence while taking account of practical considerations. You will develop your ability to assess evidence including expert witness evidence, issue proceedings and conclude a claim. Fatal accidents and rule breakers will also be covered.

By the end of the module, you will have developed the following practical skills:

• Identify and apply appropriate skills and techniques required of the personal injury practitioner
• Gather and evaluate evidence
• Draft and advise on key documents and pleadings
• Draw sound conclusions based upon the analysis of evidence, data and information
• Communicate conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences



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Learning Structure

So, how do you learn in this course? The module is fully online with all the materials you require on Canvas - The College of Legal Practice’s Learning Portal.

These modules are at Master’s level, so align with postgraduate learning which is self-directed and reflective. You complete units of learning to weekly or fortnightly deadlines, supported by live group feedback sessions with your supervisors. You will be guided through the learning for each unit in the same way following these steps: 

• Read and learn the online resources 

• Complete further research and make your own study notes 

• Complete the weekly formative tasks 

• Self-reflect and critically review your submissions against structured generic feedback and group themes. 

• Join scheduled group feedback meetings

• Receive two individual supervisions per module from practice area experts

At the end of the module, you will need to submit a portfolio of revised task submissions and a reflective analysis of your learning and development.

You can study the modules full-time or part-time as part of the LLM Programme, examples of timetables can be found below.

For more details on the course, you can see the module specifications on our website. 

Module specifications

Full-time module timetable

Part-time module timetable

Course Supervision and Support

You will have some live sessions, that are online and scheduled between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, and you will have access to the full course calendar the week before the course starts. The group sessions are recorded, but we recommend that you attend these live sessions to make the most of the course. 

Group feedback meetings: There are feedback meetings run by expert legal practitioners that reflect on the tasks you have submitted and allow you to ask any questions.

Supervisions: You will meet with your supervisor twice throughout the course to review your progress and offer you any support.

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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). 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.

Assessment

• A portfolio comprising of revised task submissions
• A reflective analysis of your learning and development

Course Fees

• LLM in Legal Practice: £7,245
• 10% discount available for GDL College graduates

Prices accurate for courses starting in 2026/27. A deposit is required to secure your place, please see the fee schedule for details.

Timing

The LLM in Legal Practice runs four times a year. View our Course Calendar .

How to Apply

Applications are open for LLM in Legal Practice modules starting in 2026/27.