Law with Professional Practice MLaw at Coventry University

Experience a versatile legal education, tailored for a potential legal career as a barrister, solicitor, CILEX lawyer or other related paths. Develop the necessary legal skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your respective law qualification. The Law with Professional Practice MLaw course is designed to prepare you for the Solicitor's Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) professional stage.

Faculty: Law  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 5 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option; integrated master's)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: English and EU Legal Systems, Criminal Law and Justice, Contract Law, Public Law. Year two: Tort Law, Land Law, Legal Practice and Professional Ethics, Clinical Legal Experience. Year three: Equity and Trusts, Family Law and Practice, Property Law and Practice, Dispute Resolution. Final year: Criminal and Civil Litigation, Wills, Administration of Estates and Trusts, Business Law and Practice, Solicitors Accounts and Tax.

Career pathways

Coventry Law School's strong reputation, industry links and rounded approach to employability means you should be well-prepared and confident in moving into your chosen career. Many students will opt to pursue a career as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or barrister. Career paths include DAC Beachcroft, NFU Mutual, pwC, deloitte, linklaters, countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation, oracle, squire Patton Boggs, stobbs, co-op Legal Services.

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