Why study this course?
Preparing you for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), this course replaces the postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice (commonly referred to as the LPC) as the new route for becoming a solicitor.
Designed for law graduates looking to practise law, you’ll gain the additional skills, knowledge and essential preparation in order to complete the SQE Part One examination.
More about this course
This postgraduate certificate in Professional Legal Practice prepares you to take the first part of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), which replaces the Legal Practice Course (LPC) route to practising law.
Centrally managed by educational establishment KAPLAN, the SQE route consists of two assessments followed by proof of two years’ practical experience.
Providing you with the functioning legal knowledge subjects as set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, this course will prepare you to take the first exam of the two SQE assessments.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding and in-depth knowledge of various legal issues, so that you’re confidently able to analyse complex problems and make informed decisions to resolve them.
London Met is one of the highest quality providers of legal practice qualifications in London, so rest assured you’re in good hands to prepare you for your career as a solicitor.
Assessment
You’ll be assessed on this course via two multiple-choice tests. The syllabus and assessments mirror those of the professional examinations, as they reflect the assessment of the centralised SQE Part One examination.
Fees and key information
Apply nowEntry requirements
You’ll be required to have:
- a lower second-class (2.2) or higher undergraduate UK law degree* or have passed the Graduate Diploma in Law having obtained average marks 50% or above or an advanced Chartered Institute for Legal Executives (CILEX) qualification at Level 6
- an IELTs score of 6.5 or above as a standard entry requirement for law courses
*A UK law degree must include having adequately passed assessments in the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Public Law, Obligations I (Contract), Obligations II (Tort), Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts and Law of the European Union.
It's essential that students have a qualification in law and knowledge of key foundation subjects in order for their application to be considered.
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.
Modular structure
The modules are:
- SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part One (core, 30 credits)
- SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part Two (core, 30 credits)
Where this course can take you
This course will prepare you to take the first assessment of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
After completing this course, you should be prepared to pass the Part One examination and progress to the next step in becoming a solicitor.
Additional costs
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 and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
How to apply
If you are applying for a place on the full-time one year course, you must do so through the Central Applications Board (Law cabs).
If you are applying for a place on the two-year part-time course, please use the apply button to begin your application.
If you require a Student visa and wish to study a postgraduate course on a part-time basis, please read our how to apply information for international students to ensure you have all the details you need about the application process.
When to apply
We advise applying 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.
