LLM Law Conversion and SQE 1 Preparation Course at Nottingham Trent University

This LLM is a law conversion course for non-law graduates that incorporates the Postgraduate Diploma in Law with preparation for the SRA's SQE 1 assessment, leading to a Master's degree eligible for the UK Government postgraduate loan. Content and assessments are aligned to the SQE specification, with online manuals, multiple-choice practice and mock assessments. Completion does not lead to automatic qualification as a solicitor, and the SQE 1 exam fee is not included.

Faculty: Nottingham Law School  |  Duration: 18 months full-time / 36 months part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Seven core law modules at Level 7 (Constitutional and Administrative Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Tort Law, Law of Trusts, Legal and Professional Environment including EU law), followed by the six practical law subjects assessed in SQE 1 Functioning Legal Knowledge. Full-time students attend on average three days per week; part-time students attend on weekends.

Career pathways

Graduates work as trainee solicitors and paralegals, including homelessness prevention and in-house paralegal roles. The employability team supports the search for Qualifying Work Experience, and students can volunteer at NLS Legal and Support Through Court.

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