Do I need to attend any learning in person?

No, there are no requirements for you to be on campus or attend any learning in person.

We conduct weekly live, virtual Town Hall and Unit Surgeries during the course and while the timings of these are subject to change, they usually take place during early afternoon in the UK, however all sessions are recorded so you can watch them back at a more convenient time (and you can pose questions in advance of the sessions). 

If you are studying for the SQE assessments. The SQE2 Oral assessment requires at present travel to England & Wales.

Do I have a timetable when I study with the College?

Each programme varies in terms of the weekly time commitment for learning.

The vast majority of the learning is independent or on-demand learning, where you can study it whenever you wish as long as you keep to the overall timetable for the course.

For the majority of our courses, we conduct live, virtual group sessions, such as town halls and surgeries during the course and while the timings of these are subject to change, they usually take place during early afternoon in the UK, however all sessions are recorded so you can watch them back at a more convenient time (and you can pose questions in advance of the sessions).

You will also have individual supervisions and the time for those can be decided between you and the supervisor on a set day every week or fortnight.

How many hours do I have to study each week?

For our full-time courses and programmes, we’d expect you will study similar hours to a typical working week.

For our part-time courses, the hours do vary, but for our DLP Programme modules (including SQE prep) we’d expect you will typically study for around 15 hours per week.

These hours can vary from week to week and will also depend on how and when you learn, so will be different from student to student.

It is also important to note that the first few weeks of your studies are likely to be the most intensive, and so most time consuming, as you become familiar with the topics/systems.

If you are working full-time, we recommend that you choose to study a part-time course.

What are the operating hours of the College?

The supervisors for your courses are available beyond 9am-5pm, and they will be able to answer some of your questions and emails outside working hours. They aim to answer student emails and discussion notes very promptly.

The Student Services team are available Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm to support you with any queries, you can contact them on 020 3884 4112 and you can also schedule a call with them via this link.

Do I need a visa to study?

As our programmes are all virtual and students are remote, there are no requirements for you to be on campus or attend any learning in person. Therefore we do not provide sponsorship for student visas.

However, if you are an interested in studying from the UK, you would need the relevant student visa for which more detail can be found here.

Do I need to take an English test to study with the College?

If English is not your first language, all of our courses and programmes do require a minimum standard of English.

Our admissions requirements are that you have IELTS at level 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in each component (or equivalent). We can consider exemptions for those who have obtained a qualification which is equivalent to a UK degree which was taught in English within the last two years, or anyone with significant work experience in an English-speaking country/company.

Are there any additional costs for international students?

The course fees are the same for all students regardless of location, however students based abroad may have to pay a separate fee to cover the postage of any hard copy course materials.

Does completing your LLM in Legal Practice give me a Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification?

No, the College’s LLM in Legal Practice does not include a Legal Practice Course (LPC), it helps you prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which is the new pathway to become a solicitor in England and Wales. It therefore may not help you qualify internationally as a lawyer or barrister, like the LPC. 

Where can I take the SQE assessments?

SQE1 and SQE2 written assessments can be taken at Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and internationally (booked using your SQE account).

The exact test centres available will be shown when booking opens for the relevant assessment.

You should check the timing of your assessment when you book. There will be varied start times for SQE1 assessments held in international and some UK test centres.

Date & Locations for SQE assessments