Program Overview

Our flexible timetable means, as a UK student, you can study during the day (on campus), in the evening (online) or by any workable combination of the two. If you are an international student, you can study online in the evenings (UK time).

Whichever you choose, you will have live workshop sessions with highly qualified legal practitioners, who will be able to guide you through the intricacies of the SQE syllabus and introduce you to the techniques needed to pass the rigorous SQE examinations.

In preparation for SQE 1, you will study two modules (each worth 30 credits), which exactly match the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) syllabuses for Functioning Legal Knowledge, as assessed in the SQE 1 examination. In preparation for SQE 2, you will study two packages of legal skills (each worth 15 credits), which exactly match the SRA syllabuses. In addition, you will study two option modules (each worth 15 credits), based in professional legal practice. The LLM part of the course involves you writing a supervised dissertation on a legal topic of your own choosing, subject to approval for suitability. The dissertation must be between 12,000 to 15,000 words, and you will receive one-to-one supervision by a specialist in your research field.

If you are successful in our examinations, you will be awarded a Legal Practice (SQE 1 and SQE 2) LLM.

During your time on the course, you can also take part in other activities within our Guildhall School of Business and Law such as our prestigious mooting competition, the final of which is often judged by Lord Reed PSC, and our Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic. If you choose to gain experience with this clinic, you could earn you up to six months of qualifying work experience (QWE) – this can contribute to the two years of full-time (or equivalent) qualifying work experience required by candidates looking to qualify as a solicitor.

Classes are delivered live by our expert team of experienced solicitors and senior academics through a combination of lectures, workshops, interactive seminars, one-to-one supervision and directed self-study. You will be encouraged to read from specified case law, practitioners’ textbooks and legal journals, as well as having the opportunity to discuss theoretical issues and practical problem solving.?  

You will be provided with online and printed learning materials to ensure you have the resources you need to succeed. You'll also have 24/7 access to our vast online library, including Westlaw and Lexis+. If you study on campus you will also have access to our expansive Learning Centre on Holloway Road.

As well as having access to our wide range of student services such as our Careers and Employability team and Disabilities and Dyslexia Service, you will have an individual personal tutor who can provide you with advice and support. The academic mentor for law and your module tutors will also be happy to assist you throughout your studies.