Course summary
Passing the second Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 2) is an essential step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor, and the postgraduate certificate in SQE 2 Preparation is designed to prepare you for this.
- All our SQE preparation courses that are taught in person carry awards and all our SQE 1 or SQE 1 + SQE 2 courses are taught at Masters level.
- This intense course will enhance the written and oral skills required to pass SQE 2 whilst also developing the professional skills that really matter to employers.
- You will be taught by our outstanding teaching team, all of whom are experienced legal professionals who will provide you with excellent and personalised teaching in a dynamic and interactive teaching environment.
- Our tutors will work with you to develop the five practical legal skills assessed in SQE 2.
- You should choose the Postgraduate Certificate in SQE 2 Preparation Course if you want a course that only prepares you for SQE 2.
- All our staff are experienced lawyers and you will benefit from their practical knowledge. Also, you will benefit from our visiting lecturers.
- We teach in as small groups as possible to encourage student participation.
- Every student has a personal tutor. We get to know our students and support and encourage you in both your studies and in your employment applications at the start of your legal career.
- We offer a multi-award-winning pro bono programme, including NLS Legal for the local community.
- Our dedicated and experienced careers consultants provide guidance and support to help you secure a training contract or other legal employment. Applicants are invited to a careers event in June, so that you can benefit from working with our successful careers team.
- The number of our graduates obtaining qualifying work experience or paralegal work is consistently high.
- Studying with Nottingham Law School means that you have all the facilities a large Law School can offer plus the advantages of studying within a university environment which offers outstanding library, IT, support, sports, language and student union services.
- NTU is 3rd for number of PGT students studying Law (Latest HESA data 2021/22)
Entry requirements
Students who enrol on this course will normally be required to have: a 2:2 from their law degree; or have acquired the equivalent knowledge of the key principles of law through a recognised course In addition to satisfying one of the above requirements a student will normally also satisfy one of the following criteria: have undertaken a recognised SQE 1 preparation course; or have acquired the knowledge of the law in the SQE 1 practice areas by an alternative route, or have undertaken the LPC, or have sat the SRA centralised SQE 1 assessment. Further information about the law in practice included on the SRA SQE 1 assessment specification can be found here. If you have already successfully completed your LPC you may be able to qualify as a solicitor without completing a training contract if you successfully pass SQE2 and have completed 2 years qualifying work experience. Recognition of Prior Learning NTU may admit a student with advanced standing beyond the beginning of a course, through an assessment of that student's prior learning, whether it is certificated or uncertificated. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available to these prospective students, such as recognising experiential learning or transferring to a similar course at another institution, otherwise known as credit transfer. All prospective students who wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning should initially contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.
English language requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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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Provider information
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ