London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LLM Solicitors Practice Programme in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London
City St George's, University of London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,300
(c. USD23,115.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Essential detailsThe Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) equips you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) 1 and 2. This programme provides thorough legal education and hands-on skills development for the exams within an authentic setting. It also includes an optional LLM pathway, establishing a strong basis for your solicitor career.Course advantagesThe Solicitors’ Practice Programme targets individuals aiming to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales.Becoming a solicitor is both thrilling and demanding. With decades of experience training solicitors - many now holding prestigious legal positions - our Law School offers the perfect programme to help you succeed in the SQE and launch your solicitor career.During two 10-week terms, you'll progress through a meticulously designed curriculum delivered in intimate groups by legal professionals, covering all necessary content for SQE 1 and SQE 2 preparation, equivalent to a Postgraduate Diploma.Opting for the Master of Laws (LLM) route adds a five-week elective term plus a legal practice research project, allowing deeper exploration of your preferred legal specialization.Intended participantsThis programme suits UK law graduates (or non-law graduates with a GDL) seeking solicitor qualification in England and Wales while obtaining an internationally recognized academic credential alongside SQE 1 and 2 preparation.You'll expand your legal expertise while developing the practical skills needed for both SQE assessments and real-world solicitor practice.Learning approachThe programme adopts a practical methodology, training you from day one to approach scenarios as genuine cases with actual clients.This develops your commercial insight and ability to weigh practical factors, just as you would when handling real transactions or disputes.As a full-time blended programme, it combines in-person teaching with weekly online preparation and review activities. Significant independent study is required, including research, digital tasks, and class preparation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
To enter the course, you must have: A UK honours degree in law normally with a classification of 2.1 or above; OR A UK honours degree in a subject other than law with a classification of 2:1 or above AND a UK Graduate Diploma in Law (or equivalent graduate or postgraduate course that covers the necessary foundations of legal knowledge), normally with an average of at least 50% OR An overseas degree (in any subject) with a classification equivalent to 2:1 or above AND a UK Graduate Diploma in Law (or equivalent graduate or postgraduate course that covers the necessary foundations of legal knowledge), normally with an average of at least 50%. To satisfy this admission requirement, you must be able to demonstrate English language ability that is at least equivalent to a minimum score of 7.5 overall (and no less than 7 in each section) in the IELTS academic test or equivalent (see our website for details of alternative acceptable tests).
Tuition
GBP
17,300