LLM Law and Legal Professional Practice (for non-law graduates) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

This course is for students who hold a non-law degree but would like to pursue a career in law. This programme will be supported by the addition of an extra module, so you get up to speed with your fellow students on the LLM Legal Professional Practice, meaning you’ll achieve the same outcome.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Law, Property Law and the Administration of Estates in Practice, Dispute Resolution in Practice, Criminal Litigation in Practice, Dissertation in Legal Practice.

Career pathways

If your goal is to become a solicitor in the modern day, our SQE LLM is an excellent choice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above (or equivalent); Alternatively, an undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, plus a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL); If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time

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