LLM Legal Practice (with SQE Preparation) at University of East London

The LLM Legal Practice (with SQE Preparation) at UEL is designed to equip you with the legal knowledge, professional skills, and practical experience needed to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2). This course supports your progression towards solicitor qualification by combining expert-led teaching, structured SQE preparation, and hands-on legal experience. You will benefit from specialist support modules, immersive learning opportunities, and direct engagement with legal professionals, ensuring you develop the confidence and expertise required for a successful legal career.

Faculty: Royal Docks School of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Law & Criminology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 15 months (January start) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the LLM Legal Practice (with SQE Preparation) course at the University of East London, you'll study modules designed to build legal knowledge, practical skills and preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Core modules include SQE Qualifying Work Experience and a dissertation, allowing you to apply legal research and gain practical experience through the UEL Legal Advice Centre. Modules include SQE Qualifying Work Experience, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The LLM Legal Practice at UEL is designed to support your journey towards qualifying as a solicitor, equipping you with the legal knowledge, practical skills, and professional experience needed for success. Through specialist SQE preparation, expert-led teaching, and hands-on legal training, you’ll gain the confidence to excel in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and beyond.

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