LLM Legal Practice (SQE Preparation) at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This LLM is comprehensive preparation for the Solicitors' Qualifying Examination (SQE), which students sit separately after completing the course. Teaching is by qualified solicitors and academics, with client interview, drafting and advocacy practice in mock courtrooms at the Stoke-on-Trent campus.

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 academic years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Functioning Legal Knowledge 1 and 2 (SQE1), Legal Skills for Practice 1 and 2 (SQE2) and a 60-credit Dissertation. SQE1 preparation covers dispute resolution, criminal litigation, business, property and private client work, while SQE2 preparation focuses on client interaction and advocacy in simulated settings.

Career pathways

The course is designed for those who want to become solicitors, and also builds transferable skills for fields such as policy, compliance and international NGOs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK undergraduate degree in law at 2:2 honours classification or above, or an equivalent international qualification. Applicants whose first language is not English need English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or another recognised English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,400 for the whole programme (2027/28 (September 2). Full-time; whole course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 academic year full-time; 2-3 academic years part-time

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