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The Postgraduate Certificate in Principles of Law provides an intensive study program focusing on fundamental legal concepts within England and Wales, specifically designed for non-law graduates and international students.
Program summary
For both UK-based and international learners, a legal education serves as a crucial pathway into professional practice. Recent reforms in the legal sector have removed the requirement for a Qualifying Law Degree to attempt the Solicitor's Qualifying Examination (SQE) or CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ), making these accessible to graduates from all academic backgrounds.
This program aims to:
Equip you with comprehensive knowledge of private, public, and chancery law that corresponds with SQE and CPQ requirementsEnhance your capacity to utilize legal expertise in complex practical situations, andStrengthen valuable professional skills relevant to legal careers.
Students holding non-law degrees or foreign law qualifications can utilize this course to establish foundational UK legal knowledge before progressing to Coventry University's Postgraduate Diploma in Understanding Legal Practice, the LLM Professional Legal Practice, or other SQE preparatory courses.
Full-time duration: 1 semester