PG Dip Professional Legal Practice at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Progress towards becoming a solicitor by building a strong practical understanding of legal principles, preparing you for professional practice and the SQE. Prepare to sit the externally set SQE1 (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) as part of your route to qualification as a solicitor*

Faculty: Leeds Law School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Criminal Law & Practice, Dispute Resolution, Business Law & Practice (inc taxation), Legal Services, Ethics & Professional Conduct, Property Law & Practice (inc taxation), Solicitors Accounts, Wills & the Administration of Estates (inc taxation), Introduction to Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2), Commercial Law & Practice, Employment Law & Practice.

Career pathways

Leeds Law School’s employability strategy adopts a practice-based community, promoting academic belonging and a shared purpose.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least an upper second class (2:1) LLB (Honours) Law Degree or a Postgraduate / Graduate Diploma in Law demonstrating strong academic performance. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,360 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12360. Source

International applicants: GBP 12,730 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £12730. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: http://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/

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