LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 and 2) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This LLM in Legal Practice is a Level 7 course, which can be studied across three semesters (full-time) or five semesters (part-time). It is the most comprehensive postgraduate legal practice course we offer for those wishing to qualify as a solicitor. Designed for law graduates who want to have the best possible preparation for Parts One and Two of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2), the Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) LLM also includes a dissertation to allow you to achieve a full LLM degree.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law | Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years part-time distance learning | Study mode: full-time distance learning / full-time / part-time / part-time distance learning | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: SQE Dissertation, SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1, SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2, SQE Practical Legal Skills Part One, SQE Practical Legal Skills Part Two, SQE Child Law and Practice, SQE Commercial Law and Practice, SQE Employment Law and Practice, SQE Family Law and Practice, SQE Housing Law and Practice, SQE Immigration Law and Practice, SQE Intellectual Property Law and Practice, SQE Pro Bono Clinic.

Career pathways

This Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice course is specifically aimed at students who wish to qualify as solicitors, although the knowledge gained throughout the course would benefit anyone working either within the legal or business sectors in any capacity.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: an undergraduate UK law degree with at least a 2:2 classification; or a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from a UK university (with a Grade Point Average of at least 50%) If you don't have a law degree or the Graduate Diploma in Law, both courses are available to study at the University. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time distance learning; 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years part-time distance

Apply through the official page: https://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/courses/llm-legal-practice-sqe-1-and-2-0

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