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Discover our online legal learning experience
Learn more about The College of Legal Practice's online learning experience for aspiring solicitors looking to take the SQE. As a leading SQE provider, we offer comprehensive SQE preparation courses designed to help you become a solicitor with confidence and expertise. Our innovative approach to online learning ensures that you receive the highest quality education, tailored to meet and exceed the demands of the SQE. On this page, we break down what our virtual learning experience is like, highlighting the interactive tools, engaging content, and structured study plans used on our courses. Though we are an online provider, we pride ourselves on offering some of the highest levels of personal support to students, ensuring you have the guidance and resources needed at every step of your journey to becoming a solicitor.
“As a law student who is willing to advance in the field, I was so impressed by the way that the course directors and the tutors far exceeded my complex expectation. The teaching platform is fantastic and both the IT support and student support services are excellent”
“As a law student who is willing to advance in the field, I was so impressed by the way that the course directors and the tutors far exceeded my complex expectation. The teaching platform is fantastic and both the IT support and student support services are excellent”
“Excellent platform that really worked with my learning style and professional commitments (i.e. very flexible). Personal tutor was excellent, very encouraging and accommodating. Module tutors were thorough, knowledgeable and presented very well on the live lectures.”
“Excellent platform that really worked with my learning style and professional commitments (i.e. very flexible). Personal tutor was excellent, very encouraging and accommodating. Module tutors were thorough, knowledgeable and presented very well on the live lectures.”
"It was very easy to navigate, the links to everything are hyperlinked and everything is very well explained. I particularly like how things are organised in 'steps’"
"It was very easy to navigate, the links to everything are hyperlinked and everything is very well explained. I particularly like how things are organised in 'steps’"
“Sajida has been an exceptional SME supervisor. Her knowledge in the subject matter were evident from the outset and provided me with clear guidance and feedback to ensure I stayed on track. Her positive and approachable attitude made working with her a pleasurable experience.”
“Sajida has been an exceptional SME supervisor. Her knowledge in the subject matter were evident from the outset and provided me with clear guidance and feedback to ensure I stayed on track. Her positive and approachable attitude made working with her a pleasurable experience.”
The Online Learning platform
The College’s learning community is hosted on an accessible and intuitive learning portal, built on Canvas, a reliable system also used by our parent company, The College of Law in Australia. You can access the learning portal on a browser or a mobile app, all you need is a strong WIFI or data connection so you can access all learning materials.
SQE assessment information and revision tips
In addition to the online resources, you will also receive hard copies of the SQE study material. Depending on which course you are on, you will receive a set of manuals for SQE1 preparation and the GDL programme, and a skills guide for SQE2 preparation.
Take a look at our learning portal
Access our online demos of the courses, that include videos from the College team demonstrating the learning portal. The demos also show you sample activities, practice MCQs and assessments and extracts from our manuals and guides.
SQE1 DEMOGDL DEMO
TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS DEMO
Student Success Stories
“I would definitely recommend the College's SQE2 preparation course, I think it has been invaluable. When beginning your SQE journey, you have a lot of concerns, and starting the prep course sets in place a structured way of getting you to where you need to go.”
online learning experience FAQS
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 which you need to book directly with the SRA.
How easy is your online platform to navigate and use?
We use a world renowned stable and accessible platform called Canvas. This platform is used by many leading Universities across the world. Canvas is very easy to pick up, it is intuitive and simple to navigate. You can see it for yourself on our demos.
SQE1 DEMO SQE2 DEMO GDL DEMO TRANSACTIONAL SKILLS DEMOWhat online and technical requirements do I need?
To study with The College of Legal Practice you’ll need a stable internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE, speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth. You'll also need a webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in. To view more detail on the technical requirements click here.
What support do I have with online services?
When you first log onto the portal, you will see induction and orientation information and videos. We recommend that you complete them the week before the course starts. In addition to these, the supervisor team will guide you in your first sessions to ensure that you are set up and learning effectively on the portal. Should you have any issues with the online portal, our UK based dedicated IT team will support and guide you virtually to resolve them.
If your courses are online, will I still receive the same level of support?
You will have a personal tutor offering you pastoral and wellbeing support. You will also meet with a 1-2-1 supervisor on a regular basis to discuss and get individual feedback on your engagement and the progress of your learning journey.
Can I study if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes, our online courses can be taken from anywhere in the world. 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