PG Cert Legal Practice (SQE1) at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice is a Level 7 course, which can be studied full-time for one semester or part-time across two semesters. It is designed for law graduates who want to have the best possible preparation for Part One of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1). The course is designed to meet the diverse needs of our students who wish to qualify as solicitors.

Faculty: School of Business, Environment and Law | Duration: 4 months full-time distance learning; 4 months full-time; 8 months part-time; 8 months 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 Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1, SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2.

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 4,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 4,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Distance Learning, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 months full-time distance learning; 4 months full-time; 8 months part-time; 8 months part-time dis

Apply through the official page: https://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/courses/pg-certificate-legal-practice-sqe-1

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