LLM Legal Practice (SQE) at University of West London

Programme overview

Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE) course is designed to give you the necessary skills to build a career as a solicitor while studying for a Masters degree. The LLM degree focuses on developing the knowledge you need to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Law Examinations (SQE1 and 2)*, the mandatory examinations required to qualify and practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. Through a tailormade combination of academic and vocational modules, we will help you develop the core legal skills required to pass the SQE exams and take this essential step towards achieving your goals.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The LLM Legal Practice (SQE) course is a specialist postgraduate course of study designed to provide you with the legal knowledge and skills to prepare you for the mandatory Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (“SRA”). This course combines online activities (in collaboration with the College of Legal Practice) and in-class teaching by expert subject specialists with experience of legal practice. The focus of the course is legal practice. Modules include: Solicitors Legal Knowledge (SQE 1); Solicitors Legal Skills (SQE 2); Legal Research Project; Family Law and Practice; International Arbitration; International Commercial Litigation; Employment Law and Practice; Immigration Law and Practice.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the LLM in Legal Practice. You will have begun to develop many of the areas of knowledge, skills and understanding expected of those entering or progressing within legal practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have: an undergraduate degree, usually 2:2 or above - the degree does not have to be in Law; however, an interview may be required if it isn't; or. a Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law with an average of at least 50%. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . Suitability Tests for Solicitors. To qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales you need to meet the requirements in the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)'s Suitability Test . This ensures that solicitors all have the necessary honesty, integrity and professionalism and that they do not pose a risk to the public. The test takes account of issues such as criminal convictions and findings of plagiarism made against you while at university. If this may affect you, we advise you to disclose the issue and be assessed before you start a Legal Practice Course as it could affect your chances of qualifying later on. To have your character and suitability assessed early you need to complete the application form and pay a fee . Every case is considered on its merits. More advice on the SRA's requirements

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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