You have the best chance of passing the SQE with us - why?

Why choose our LLM in Legal Practice? Here are four reasons why studying with the College for the SQE gives you the best chance to pass SQE1.

 

 

 

Take a look at the two options below, the module structures and timing to see which programme works best for you:

1 year (Full-Time) LLM in Legal Practice

You should only choose this course if you:

• Have an excellent level of foundational legal knowledge from a UK law degree (LLB) or a law conversion course (eg GDL)
• Are able to study every week in the course for 30-35 hours per week
• Have a strong academic record – eg 1st or 2:1 in your undergraduate degree
• Have few personal or work commitments each week
  
  

This course is very intensive and if you are working alongside your study, you may find you don’t have sufficient time to fully prepare for the SQE Assessments.

The order of the modules is currently: 

• Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SQE1 prep) 
• 2 Transactional Skills Modules 
• Solicitors Legal Skills (SQE2 prep) 
• Capstone Project (can be started earlier in the programme) 
  
  

Please note, there are internal assessments that you need to pass to complete the LLM and there is an expectation that students continue on to the programme whether or not they sit or pass the SQE1 or SQE2 assessments at the recommended assessment point. 

FULL TIME LLM STRUCTURE

Please note, our courses are developing and the exact details are subject to change.

2 year (Part-Time) LLM in Legal Practice

The 2 year LLM in Legal Practice is considered part-time, as you will be learning on average 15-20 hours a week. We would recommend this course if you are able to be a part-time student or work full-time.

The order of the modules is currently: 

• Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SQE1 prep) 
• 1 Transactional & Business Skills Module 
• Solicitors Legal Skills (SQE2 prep) 
• 1 Transactional & Business Skills Module 
• Capstone Project (can be started earlier in the programme) 


Please note, there are internal assessments that you need to pass to complete the LLM and there is an expectation that students continue on to the programme whether or not they sit or pass the SQE1 or SQE2 assessments at the recommended assessment point.

PART TIME LLM STRUCTURE

Please note, our courses are developing and the exact details are subject to change.

 

 

 

 

What do students say about this course?

 

77% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with the course
85% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with their personal supervisor
79% of students on our transactional modules rated their supervisor as good or very good

 

(Source: SLK/Transactional Modules Students 2023)

 

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LLM IN LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE DETAILS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

These are the course details for the LLM in Legal Practice – the College’s Master’s Programme which includes SQE1 and SQE2 preparation:

Admissions Criteria

• UK undergraduate degree with minimum 2:2 classification or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Applications are still invited from those with a third-class degree, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you are applying with a third-class degree, you will be asked to submit a Personal Statement as part of your application, summarising any circumstances which resulted in your degree classification. You may also be invited to an informal interview with our Academic Team to further discuss suitability for admission.
• 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.

 

If you don’t have a UK law degree or equivalent experience based on the Law of England & Wales, we strongly recommend you take our Graduate Diploma in Law before the LLM in Legal Practice.

Click here to see our Admissions Guidance.

 

Assessment

Assessments for each LLM module can be found on individual course pages. All modules must be passed to be awarded an LLM in Legal Practice qualification, each with one re-sit opportunity. Students must book the centralised SQE assessments themselves independently via the SRA’s website to take the SQE exams. Please note that being awarded the LLM is not dependent on taking the SQE assessments.

 

Credits for LLM in Legal Practice

180 credits with a minimum requirement of 150 credits at FHEQ level 7 and the remaining credits at FHEQ level 6.

Please note, this Masters Programme does not include a Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification.

Being awarded the LLM in Legal Practice is not contingent on taking or passing the SQE assessments set by the SRA.  

Course options

Full-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): 1 year
Part-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): 2 years

 

Course Fees

£7,245

A deposit is required to secure your place and you can pay via instalments, please see the fee schedule for details.

Please note, if you are an international student there may be an additional postage fee for hard copy materials.

If you are a GDL student at the College, you are eligible for a 10% discount on course fees.

Visit our funding page for further guidance.

 

Timing

Full-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): March and September start dates

Part-time LLM in Legal Practice (inc. SQE prep): February and August start dates

See programme start dates on the Course Schedule.

 

How to Apply

Applications are open for courses starting in 2025.

 

Funding

If you take the full LLM in Legal Practice, with the College and you are based in England, Wales or Northern Ireland you may be eligible for a government-backed postgraduate Master’s Loan. A loan in England, for example, will cover the full course fees and the SQE Assessment costs.

 

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