Graduate Diploma in Law (Common Professional Examination) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) gives non-law graduates a fast-track route into the legal profession. In just one year, you’ll gain an academic legal qualification that provides a solid foundation for your future career in law. From day one, the course immerses you in both the essential knowledge and the practical skills you’ll need to succeed.

What you will study

Law shapes every aspect of society, from political and environmental to civil and criminal. By joining the legal profession, you can play a part in tackling these challenges. Modules core: Contract Law, Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law in the UK, Land Law, Law of Torts, Legal Skills and Practice, Legal Technology, Public Law.

Career pathways

From day one, you’ll think and act like a legal professional. The course gives you both the knowledge and practical skills to take the next step in your career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree, at least a 2:2, from the UK or the Republic of Ireland. We may also consider your application if you do not have a degree, but have appropriate professional experience. If you have any questions about our entry requirements, please contact our Course Enquiries Team. International students with a degree are eligible to apply as long as equivalence to a UK/ROI honours degree can be demonstrated. You must be able to show that you have a good command of both written and spoken English. We typically require an IELTS score of 7.5 or equivalent. IELTS 7.0 with no less than 5.5 in any category overall.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/graduate-diploma-in-law-common-professional-examination#how-to-apply

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