LLM Legal Practice Course (LLM LPC) in Derby United Kingdom | University of Derby

University of Derby | Derby United Kingdom
Visit institution website for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 14,900
(c. USD19,908.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Derby LLM LPC provides a master's degree while incorporating the essential Legal Practice Course (LPC) required to qualify as a Solicitor. You'll develop comprehensive legal expertise, business acumen, and hands-on abilities that top employers value.

This program readies you for a training contract - the crucial next step toward solicitor qualification
Customize your LLM LPC by selecting specialized modules aligned with your career goals, such as Advanced Criminal Litigation, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury, Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property, Employment Law, Family Law and Practice, or Private Client (Estate Planning)
Access professional training environments like mock courtrooms and interview rooms to refine your practical skills and smoothly transition from student to legal professional
Flexible study options accommodate your schedule, requiring just 2 weekly attendance days for full-time students or 1 day for part-time, with adaptable assessment timing
Benefit from outstanding support services, career guidance, and networking opportunities - enhance your training contract prospects through our Professional Mentoring Scheme and extensive legal industry connections
Be taught by a distinguished faculty of passionate educators with substantial local practice experience
Gain practical experience through volunteer work as a student legal advisor in our Student Legal Advice Centre (SLAC)


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

This course is for those wishing to become a solicitor. It is the second stage of your path towards qualification after your qualifying law degree. The course is based on work-related skills and introduces you to the vocational skills of legal practice. Whether you aspire to work in a city or commercial practice, a high-street or niche practice, or in-house, our LLM LPC provides an excellent foundation for your future career in law.

You will need:

A Qualifying Law degree (2.2 or above)
Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE with an undergraduate degree (2.2 or above)
Overseas students will also need:

A minimum IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skills area

Tuition GBP 14,900

Similar programs for you