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Learning at the College
How we support our SQE law students
At The College of Legal Practice we are no strangers to virtual learning, backed by 25 years of international experience in online legal training. Our learning is all fully online and designed for you to study flexibly around your work and personal commitments.
Our support for students is second to none. We offer some of the highest levels of personal supervision available, provided by experienced legal tutors. Our student and IT support teams are always at hand to help every student have a smooth experience studying with us.
Our parent company, The College of Law in Australia, has over 50 years experience of training thousands of lawyers each year to qualify. We embrace our group not-for-profit ethos, through offering inclusive and affordable legal courses without compromising on quality.
What is it like to study law at The College of Legal Practice?
As a student at The College of Legal Practice you will become part of a diverse and dedicated online student community. Our students range from internationally qualified lawyers, to new graduates and career changers, and you can study from any location across the world. All our students are passionate about becoming a solicitor, fully focused on the SQE and developing their legal practice.
The College is a fully virtual accredited law school, regulated by the Office for Students, with the team based in the UK. When you study with us, you benefit from:
- A fully interactive online learning platform: All your learning in one place, on an intuitive and engaging portal, designed for online with access 24-7
- Live virtual 1-2-1 and group sessions: Live sessions with experienced supervisors support your learning, answer your questions and guide you through the courses
- Qualifications: Internationally recognised law qualifications at undergraduate and master’s level.
- Student Services and IT Support: High quality individual support for your circumstances
- Wellbeing support: Access to free wellbeing resources and counselling support
- Legal Career Guidance: A dedicated career portal, with CV writing, careers articles, videos and self-assessments
- Student discounts: Free online TOTUM student membership
Designed for you.
Designed to be flexible for you
Our courses are designed to fit around your schedule. Content is available online at any time, so you can work at your own pace.
Designed by practicing solicitors
Our courses are prepared and taught by legal professionals across all areas of legal practice. You will receive one-to-one supervision and can access support at any time.
Designed specifically for online
With 25 years experience of designing legal training delivered online - you can be confident you will receive the best online learning experience available.
“The team at The College of Legal Practice have provided me with a great level of support with my application. They have been very helpful in answering my queries and providing me with all the information required to make an informed decision about my studies. The College has provided me with great confidence that The College of Legal Practice offers an unrivalled network of expertise and supervision to help its students succeed with the SQE and the LLM qualification”.
Aspiring Solicitors
Whether you’re straight out of university or looking to progress from a paralegal role; we provide the best platform for you to qualify and begin your career as a solicitor. Our Developing Legal Professionals Programme helps prepare you to pass the SQE1 & SQE2 assessments, and develops the crucial legal transactional skills, business skills and the competencies you need to work as a legal professional.
Our Developing Legal Professionals Programme includes two modules that prepare you to pass the SQE, timed to be delivered in alignment with the SQE schedule as set by the SRA:
- Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SLK) – preparation for the SQE1 assessment
- Solicitors Legal Skills (SLS) – preparation for the SQE2 assessment
In addition to our SQE preparation modules we also offer transactional and business skills modules across core practice areas:
- Acquisitions & Finance
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Property
- Dispute Resolution
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Intellectual Property
- Personal Injury
- O Shaped Skills
- Legal Business Skills
And, if you wish, you can take a combination of modules in a full LLM in Legal Practice that both fully prepares you for passing the SQE and for work as a qualified solicitor.
And, if you are a non-law graduate, then you can study the focused Graduate Diploma in Law before starting your preparations for SQE1.
Meet our students and hear their stories
The College has already taught hundreds of students since 2021, coming from a variety of backgrounds and career paths. Many of them are now solicitors across the UK and beyond. The students highly rate their student experience at the College, particularly appreciating the learning design and individual support. Read our student's tips for studying with us and taking the SQE.
MEET SALMA
International student, Senior Paralegal and SQE2 prep student
MEET SALMA
International student, Senior Paralegal and SQE2 prep student
MEET CHLOE
Professional Fitness Coach and Law Conversion Course Student
MEET CHLOE
Professional Fitness Coach and Law Conversion Course Student
MEET ERIN
Neurodivergent qualified teacher and LLM (SQE1 & SQE2) Student
MEET ERIN
Neurodivergent qualified teacher and LLM (SQE1 & SQE2) Student
MEET RUTH
Qualified solicitor & Director and SQE2 Student
MEET RUTH
Qualified solicitor & Director and SQE2 Student
FAQs
Which institution gives me my degree?
The College of Legal Practice is fully accredited by the Office for Students as a Higher Education Provider based in England. We award the qualifications, and you will receive a Certificate when you complete your Diplomas or Master’s Degree with the College.
Is the learning all online?
Yes, all of the learning at the College is fully online, using either the College’s bespoke learning portal, Teams, Zoom or online legal resources. You do not need to travel to study at the College, you will however need to travel if you are looking to take the SQE exams.
Do students get any qualifying work experience (QWE) as part of the courses?
No, The College of Legal Practice does not offer QWE to its students, we are fully focused on helping you study and work towards the SQE exams. As a student you will have access to a career portal and resources.
Can I study if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes, our online courses can be taken from anywhere. Whilst our SQE prep courses are designed to support those wishing to learn to practice law under the jurisdiction of England and Wales, you can study from abroad. If you are based in a different time zone, there are some things for you to consider.
Do you provide support or accommodations for those with additional needs?
Yes, at the College we welcome diversity and believe everyone deserves an equal chance at becoming a solicitor regardless of where they started in life, whether they have a disability and more. We provide reasonable adjustments for students and encourage those who intend to apply for reasonable adjustments to do so as soon as possible.
Are there any scholarships or financial assistance programmes available?
Yes, the College runs a SQE scholarship scheme every six months, alongside other funding options such as instalment plans, and Master’s loans. You can find out more details here.