Course summary

Why choose this course This course will equip you with the legal knowledge required to prepare for the challenging Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 (SQE 1). SQE is the assessment for all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. You’ll improve your chances of success in the SQE and strengthen your CV with a masters in law. You will develop the practical skills in legal research, advocacy, drafting, legal writing and interviewing required for SQE2. You will be taught by a team of staff who are practising lawyers, highly experienced research academics and committed to your personal and professional development. You will be supported to transfer your academic learning to the professional environment through our extensive network of local and national legal contacts built through our long-established placement programme. Guildford is a well-established legal centre and offers convenient access to London’s legal sector. You can enjoy the full university experience whilst studying with us: access to our campus facilities, a specialist library, a thriving student community, and the Surrey Sports Park. What you will study Our one-year LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) programme will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to pass SQE1, together with the practical skills which are desired by law firms. During the year, you will be supported by legal experts with a wealth of experience in practice, who will ensure that you are fully prepared to complete the SQE1 exams. The professional focus of this programme will provide a strong foundation upon which to prepare you for future practice as a newly qualified solicitor including: -Client interviewing -Negotiation -Advocacy -Professional conduct -Research and drafting. Surrey has partnered with Oxford University Press (OUP) to embed SQE1 preparation materials within our Virtual Learning Environment, SurreyLearn. This enables us to provide exam-focused workshops and also gives students access to directed learning, online tests and mock exams through OUP’s online portal, SQE Prep & Practise. Each module will also include practical live skills assessments which will enhance your understanding of the SQE subjects in a professional environment and prepare you for life as a solicitor. In addition to full access to the University’s physical and online library resources, LLM students will also have access to the Practical Law database which is used by multiple law firms. In the Legal Professional Environment and Regulation module, you will also get real life experience of law in practice, including: -Advising clients about legal queries through the Free Legal Answers Platform hosted by the charity LawWorks -Accessing the Practical Law database used by many law firms -Assisting with pro bono legal justice projects and clinics -Observing court hearings and applications -Participating in workshops and mentoring opportunities facilitated by Non-Russell Group (NRG) Lawyers and Surrey School of Law alumni. This is a demanding but exciting programme with a leading university. Our close relationship with the legal sector will provide students with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and guidance throughout the year and potential work experience upon completion of the programme. The SQE and SOLICITORS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION trade marks are the property of and are used under licence from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.