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Why study this course?

This LLM in Legal Practice is a Level 7 course, which can be studied across three semesters (full-time) or five semesters (part-time). It is the most comprehensive postgraduate legal practice course we offer for those wishing to qualify as a solicitor.

Designed for law graduates who want to have the best possible preparation for Parts One and Two of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2), the Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) LLM also includes a dissertation to allow you to achieve a full LLM degree. This means government funding may be available via a Postgraduate Master’s Loan.

To qualify as a solicitor, you will need to pass both SQE exams, hold a degree or equivalent qualification/experience, have two years of qualifying work experience and meet the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s character and suitability requirements.

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.

Preparation for both SQE exams

Gain the knowledge you'll need for Parts One and Two of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination

Gain practical experience

Our Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic can provide you with up to six months of the qualifying work experience required to qualify as a solicitor

Government funding may be available

By including a dissertation, this course will give you an LLM degree, meaning you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan

Course modules

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year modules

SQE Dissertation

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Friday afternoon
spring semester - Friday evening

(core, 60 credits)

This module offers a balance between the teaching of substantive law, practice and practical This module focuses on writing a project/ dissertation on a specialist area of legal practice of between 12,000 and 15,000 words at M level.

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SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1

This module currently runs:
autumn semester - Monday evening
autumn semester - Monday afternoon
autumn semester - Wednesday evening
autumn semester - Wednesday afternoon

(core, 30 credits)

This module is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed by a law graduate in order to pass the SQE examination in Functioning Legal Knowledge Part One. (FLK I).

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SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2

This module currently runs:
autumn semester - Tuesday evening
autumn semester - Tuesday afternoon
autumn semester - Thursday evening
autumn semester - Thursday afternoon
spring semester - Tuesday evening
spring semester - Tuesday afternoon
spring semester - Thursday evening
spring semester - Thursday afternoon

(core, 30 credits)

This module is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed by a law graduate in order to pass the SQE examination in Functioning Legal Knowledge Part Two. (FLK II).

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SQE Practical Legal Skills Part One

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Monday
spring semester - Wednesday

(core, 15 credits)

This module is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed by a law graduate in order to pass the SQE assessments in Oral Legal Skills.

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SQE Practical Legal Skills Part Two

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Tuesday
spring semester - Thursday

(core, 15 credits)

This module is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed by a law graduate in order to pass the SQE assessments in Written Legal Skills.

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SQE Child Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Wednesday afternoon
spring semester - Thursday evening

(option, 15 credits)

This module offers a balance between the teaching of substantive law, practice and practical skills and focuses on common types of cases dealt with by child law lawyers.

The aims of the Child Law and Practice elective are to prepare students for work-based learning in a child law department; and provide a foundation for practice generally and child law work in particular.

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SQE Commercial Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Monday evening
spring semester - Thursday afternoon

(option, 15 credits)

This module focuses on advising the commercial client in relation to commercial contracts.

It aims to equip you to act as a day-one solicitor for commercial clients in order to negotiate and advise upon commercial contracts.

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SQE Employment Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Monday afternoon
spring semester - Tuesday evening

(option, 15 credits)

The Employment Law and Practice Module covers most aspects of contentious employment law including unfair dismissal, redundancy and equality law. It also includes the procedural steps to bring or defend proceedings in the Employment Tribunal.

The module aims to teach students how to act for clients who want to bring or defend proceedings in the Employment Tribunal.

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SQE Family Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Tuesday afternoon
spring semester - Wednesday evening

(option, 15 credits)
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SQE Housing Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Wednesday afternoon
spring semester - Thursday evening

(option, 15 credits)

This module aims to equip you to act as a day one solicitor for landlords and tenants in the process of litigious housing law matters.

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SQE Immigration Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Thursday afternoon
spring semester - Monday evening

(option, 15 credits)

This module aims to equip you to act as a day one solicitor for clients seeking immigration advice including on asylum law and practice and applicants for British nationality.

It focuses on advising the immigration law client on their rights and responsibilities and acting for them in the immigration courts

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SQE Intellectual Property Law and Practice

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Tuesday afternoon
spring semester - Wednesday evening

(option, 15 credits)
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SQE Pro Bono Clinic

This module currently runs:
spring semester - Monday afternoon
spring semester - Tuesday evening

(option, 15 credits)

Pro Bono Clinic provides you with an understanding of civil law in a legal practice context. The course introduces you to the civil law process, including the civil court system; alternative dispute resolution; the Civil Procedure Rules; and strategic issues related to settling civil disputes. The module also introduces you to professional conduct rules in a legal practice context.

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Course details

You will be required to have:

an undergraduate UK law degree with at least a 2:2 classification; or a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from a UK university (with a Grade Point Average of at least 50%)

If you don't have a law degree or the Graduate Diploma in Law, both courses are available to study at the University.

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

The assessment for the SQE 1 part of the course exactly mirrors the multiple-choice format of the Functioning Legal Knowledge assessments run by the SRA, so you will be well-prepared for the professional examinations.

The assessment for the SQE 2 part of the course not only reflects the methods used by the SRA for professional purposes, but also includes two additional option modules from a range of subject areas you are likely to meet in professional practice. This will give you an early opportunity to specialise and to make yourself especially valuable to prospective employers within the sector.

The LLM modules will be assessed by a dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words.

This Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice course is specifically aimed at students who wish to qualify as solicitors, although the knowledge gained throughout the course would benefit anyone working either within the legal or business sectors in any capacity.

Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.

Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

How to apply

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When to apply

You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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