Course summary
Course Overview The Professional Masters in Solicitors Legal Practice will develop the knowledge and skills required for both the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 and 2 assessments. This course will equip you with the tools to prepare for the SQE 1 and SQE 2 assessments. The programme offers a highly practical learning environment, designed to prepare you for a career as a Solicitor. The pathway options will allow you to expand your legal knowledge outside the Functioning Legal Knowledge required by the SQE and focus on issues such as Immigration, Employment and Intellectual Property (subject to availability). Why Study with Us
- The assessments on the programme will replicate the SQE 1 in style of questions and the practical skills assessed by SQE 2.
- This is a new course, but 88% of our Legal Practice Degree Apprenticeship students passed the SQE 1 exam, which is above the national average pass rate of 56%.
- The course also offers you the ability to gain qualifying work experience through participation on the pathway modules.
- You'll study core modules that replicate the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Functioning Legal Knowledge.
- You will develop all the skills and knowledge required to become a solicitor.
- You'll further extend your legal knowledge outside the requirements outlined in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Entry requirements
Law Graduates: Either an Undergraduate Law Degree from an English or Welsh University at a minimum of 2:2 Honours, or Graduate Diploma in Law (or equivalent) qualification from an English or Welsh University Non-Law Graduates: Applications are welcome from individuals with non-Law Undergraduate Degrees at a minimum of 2:2 Honours. An interview will be necessary to ensure that applicants have the required legal knowledge before the course commences. We will look at alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. For students who cannot establish the required legal knowledge, they many need to complete a conversion course, such as Graduate Diploma in Law (or equivalent) from an English or Welsh University International Applications: In addition to the admissions requirements stated above, where English is not the primary language an IELTS score of at least 6.5 must be proven as a condition for admission to this programme
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE