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Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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Course summary

Why study Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Gain a solid foundation in legal knowledge and skills
  • Part Time Study Option
Provides legal knowledge with linked practical skills in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge:
  • Contract Law
  • Crime
  • Equity & Trusts
  • Land Law
  • Public & EU Law
  • Law of Tort
About this course Designed specifically for non-law graduates, this Foundations in Law PG Cert, will provide the legal knowledge and competencies that will allow you to proceed onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination preparatory courses. You have already acquired numerous transferable skills from your undergrad degree. Opting for law later on demonstrates your drive and commitment to embark on a fresh career path. Delivered by academics and qualified professional practitioners, this postgraduate programme will provide the legal knowledge and competencies needed in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge; Contract Law; Crime; Equity & Trusts; Land Law; Public & EU Law; and the Law of Tort. It aims to provide both legal knowledge and linked practical skills in order to put you in a strong position to commence any SQE prep course with confidence, so you can go on to complete the vocational phase of qualifying as a solicitor. The Rice-Jones Scholarship The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust was set by an individual who wanted to benefit postgraduate law students studying in the North West of England. The individual's late husband and father were both lawyers, and this inspired her to help students who show academic promise and a commitment to the legal profession, but who may not necessarily have the financial support to undertake their studies. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust is registered at the Charity Commission with registration number 1171890. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship is available to applicants who have accepted a place to study on a postgraduate law course, including but not limited to the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar Professional Training Course or the Master's in Law. The amount offered and purpose for which the Scholarship award is offered is at the absolute discretion of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust and may vary per individual. A successful applicant may be in receipt of a grant of up to £20,000. Applications must be received before 29 May 2026. Apply using this form (https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/-/media/files/ljmu/about-us/faculties-and-schools/law/ricejones-scholarship-application-form-2025_26.pdf), any queries please contact the email address at the bottom of the form.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. The testing of the knowledge is through examinations which consist of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) type questions (to replicate the SQE 1 assessments) and problem type questions.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -2:1 or above from any non-law degree. Applicants without a 2:1 will be considered on an individual basis. International requirements: -IELTS: Minimum 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

English language requirements

IELTS: -Minimum 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £4140 Whole course
Northern Ireland £4140 Whole course
Scotland £4140 Whole course
Wales £4140 Whole course
International £7600 Whole course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS