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LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)

Prepare for the SQE exams with a comprehensive LLM programme that integrates academic knowledge with practical legal skills.

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Time investment: 3 years full-time

Location: Online

Cost: £20,865

Language: English

About this degree

Advance your legal career with expert training

Start your journey towards becoming a solicitor with this online degree in LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2). Designed for aspiring legal professionals, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

With comprehensive legal training that blends theoretical insights with practical application, this master’s degree caters to both law and non-law graduates, offering the flexibility of online study to fit your lifestyle.

Develop expertise in essential legal areas

The LLM in Professional Legal Practice has been carefully crafted to help you build a robust foundation in vital legal areas.

During the Diploma stage, you’ll delve into key subjects such as Public Law and Legal Services, Tort and Dispute Resolution, and Contract and Business Law and Practice, among others. These modules aim to ground you in the fundamental principles and diverse facets of law, ensuring a holistic understanding of legal systems and processes.

Master legal skills with a practical approach

This degree goes beyond traditional learning by incorporating practical legal skills integral to the profession. You’ll engage in modules that address Criminal Law and Practice, Land Law and Property Practice, and Trusts, Wills and Administration of Estates, providing you with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practice-based scenarios.

Your learning is supported by a suite of academic legal modules, empowering you to meet the demands of the SQE exams confidently.

Expand your legal expertise with specialised elective modules

Furthering your understanding, the Master’s stage introduces elective modules such as Legal Skills in Context, Family Law and Practice, and Employment Law and Practice. These modules enrich your legal expertise and allow you to tailor your studies to your career interests.

Additionally, a Research Project and Legal Practice Research Report provide avenues for in-depth exploration of contemporary legal issues, enhancing your analytical and research prowess.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at Arden University

Arden University has a proud heritage in providing flexible and accessible higher education. We’ve grown and evolved from our beginnings in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for universities across Britain, to offer a new kind of learning experience, providing both online and blended learning degree courses that meet the changing needs of modern life.

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Learning outcomes

Receive intensive, targeted preparation for the SQE1 and SQE2 examinations.

Develop valued legal and workplace skills, above and beyond SQE preparation, to excel as a legal professional.

Gain opportunities for career development as a practising solicitor in the UK.

Attend events with guest speakers and extracurricular activities, supported by a Legal Careers Project which will also include digital skills training for the legal profession.

Learn how to act with integrity through the consideration of issues in legal ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Take advantage of the integrated career development programme to develop skills, network with the profession, and plan or participate in QWE.

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Additional information

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree at a minimum of class 2.1 (or equivalent).

English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 is required.

The total tuition fee is £9,500 (£7,500 if you are eligible for the PG Merit Scholarship). Fees will vary depending on the student's country of residence.

The course duration is 1 year. The programme offers flexibility with intakes in April and October, allowing students to complete the course at their own pace.

This comprehensive LLM can be pursued as a full-time programme, allowing you to complete your study in one year. The course is conducted entirely online, offering you the convenience of studying anytime, anywhere. The assessment structure is varied, with the Diploma stage evaluated through multiple-choice questions, timed written exams, presentations, and coursework, while the Master's stage includes an E-portfolio and a research project. This flexible design ensures you can progress at a pace that aligns with your professional and personal commitments.

Completing this LLM not only prepares you for a role as a solicitor but also enriches your profile for numerous opportunities within the legal sector. You'll enhance your employability, gain access to online resources like LinkedIn Learning and the Campaign for Social Science, and foster skills relevant to various legal careers.

By enabling you to thrive in the contemporary legal landscape, this programme sets the stage for impactful contributions across sectors. Upon obtaining the LLM in Professional Legal Practice, you will be positioned to pursue diverse roles within the legal profession. Potential career paths include: