London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Law in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,000
(c. USD21,378.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) provides the essential legal training needed to excel in vocational programs for aspiring legal professionals. This program covers the seven core legal foundations mandated by the Bar Standards Board for barrister training while preparing students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. You'll cultivate key abilities to:
analyze legal sources, including case law and academic literature across legal disciplines
implement legal principles effectively
conduct foundational legal research using specialized resources.
Designed for degree holders seeking qualification skills without committing to a full master's program, Birkbeck's distinctive GDL approach emphasizes both legal theory and practical application within broader societal contexts. We aim to develop not just competent practitioners, but legal professionals capable of engaging in critical discussions at the intersection of law and public policy.
Start Date: October 2024 Duration: One year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A secondclass honours degree 2.2 in a subject other than law Applicants with less than a 22 will be considered on a casebycase basis
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
On your application form please list all your relevant qualifications and experience including those you expect to achieve
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications andor relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners
On your application form please list all your relevant qualifications and experience including those you expect to achieve
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in each of the subtests
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
16,000