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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 courses are offered 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 on hand to help every student have a positive experience while studying with us.
Our parent company, The College of Law in Australia, has over 50 years’ experience training thousands of lawyers each year to qualify. We embrace our group’s not-for-profit ethos, with inclusive and affordable legal courses that don’t compromise on the quality of legal education.
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.
- Students on the Graduate Diploma in Law and LLM in Legal Practice have the option to attend a graduation ceremony upon completion of the programmes.
- Student Services and IT Support: High quality individual support for your circumstances
- Wellbeing support: Access to free wellbeing resources and counselling support
- Student discounts: Free online TOTUM student membership
STUDYING LAW WITH US
The College’s learning experience combines guided independent learning online, with live supervisor input and feedback. You can find out more about our online learning experience, our team of supervisors and what our students have to say about us here:
Online learning experience
Find out how you will learn online with us, and the dedicated support for you from qualified supervisors.
The learning experience
College supervisors
Our supervisors are all experienced lawyers and tutors, guiding and supporting you to succeed.
Meet your supervisors
Student Stories
Hear from a wide range of students across our legal courses on their positive experiences of studying at the College.
Student stories
“Your tutors help to review your work and progress and advise on whether you're ready for the SQE exam. They tell you where you're doing well and where you need to improve, so you're in the best position to pass.”
what is it about the college's learning that makes it different?
These courses have all been designed in the last five years, by experts in both online learning and legal practice. They have been purposely designed to ensure students have the best chances of performing well in the SQE assessments through step-by-step learning, opportunities to practice mock questions and exams, and through offering flexibility. Below are the key ways we've designed our courses to help every student.
Designed for you.
Designed to be flexible for you
Our courses are designed to fit around your schedule. Guided learning is available online at any time, so you can work at your own pace to a weekly timetable.
Designed by practising solicitors
Our courses are prepared and delivered by legal professionals across all areas of legal practice. You will receive 1-2-1 and small group supervision giving you the confidence and tools to succeed.
Designed specifically for online
With over 25 years experience of designing legal training delivered online - you can be confident you will receive the best online learning experience available.
What do our alumni say about us?
The College of Legal Practice have supported students in their journey to become a solicitor through the SQE route since it began. We're pleased to have played a small part in the journey of many now-qualified solicitors. Here's what a few have to say.
Dan Abel
Supervising Solicitor
"It is official! I am over the moon to be admitted as a solicitor after qualifying under the SQE route. I am very grateful for all the support I received at the College of Legal Practice and for their brilliant preparation for both SQE1 and SQE2."
Eloise Maysavi
Associate at Foot Anstey LLP
"I am incredibly pleased to share that I have officially qualified as a solicitor! All my hard work paid off and I'm finally a solicitor. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey – Foot Anstey , The College of Legal Practice and so many other students going through the SQE for all their encouragement and support, to all my colleagues (past and present!) at the firm, and of course my wonderful husband. I'm very much looking forward to continuing my career at Foot Anstey in the new role of NQ in the Corporate Team!"
Jessica White
Solicitor, Crown Prosecution Service
"Very pleased to share that I have qualified as a solicitor after studying with The College of Legal Practice and passing the SQE1 and SQE2 exams!"
SUPPORT FOR YOU
The SQE is a set of high stake legal exams, and they are intense and difficult. The College’s approach to supervision means that every student receives individual support regularly across their legal course. This support helps with performance, confidence and managing anxiety and exam stress. In addition, the college offers inclusive and accessible learning, recognising that some students need additional measures to be able to learn equitably with others. We also have international students who learn from many different countries across the world, helped by the flexibility in our weekly study plans.
Support for students
We offer a range of support for students including personal supervisors and a dedicated and wellbeing hub. Explore everything we provide to support our students here.
Support for students
Reasonable adjustments
The College welcomes all students and aims to offer individual adjustments to help students learn effectively on our courses. Learn more about our reasonable adjustments process here.
Reasonable adjustments
International students
Our fully virtual and flexible learning means students can access our programmes from wherever they are in the world. Explore studying from abroad.
International students
Student Success Stories
77% of students who studied with the College in 2023 said that they found the Learning Portal easy or very easy to use.
85% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with their personal supervisor.
85% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with the communication and support from student services for 2023.
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 sitting the SQE assessment with our students below.
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
Supporting you in your legal career
It can be overwhelming trying to figure out everything you need to know about becoming a solicitor, how to get your foot in the door in a law firm or gain valuable working experience. Great news, there are now several ways you can get legal work experience outside of a training contact. In our career resources section, we have articles and content that will fill you with confidence on prepping for your legal career journey.
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 including Certificates, Diplomas and 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.