Law (SQE1) - Full-time The University of Law

Overview

The Law (SQE1) - Full-time at The University of Law is a specialist Master's degree designed to transition non-law graduates into the legal profession. This programme provides the foundational legal knowledge required for practice while simultaneously preparing students for the first stage of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. By combining academic rigour with practical application, the course ensures that candidates are ready for the challenges of modern legal environments.

Why Law (SQE1) - Full-time at The University of Law?

Choosing this programme provides access to one of the UK's largest legal careers services and a vast network within the industry. The University of Law delivers training for a significant majority of the top 100 law firms, ensuring the curriculum remains professionally relevant. Students learn through problem-based workshops and real-life case studies, often within a simulated law firm environment. A distinctive feature is the opportunity for four weeks of guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience within the institution's legal advice clinics, allowing learners to apply theory to actual cases under expert supervision.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20550 per full
• National fee: GBP 19400 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on Functioning Legal Knowledge and professional behaviours. Modules may include:

• English Legal System and Constitutional Law
• Tort Law
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• Administrative Law and Human Rights
• Land Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Law of Organisations
• Skills and Behaviours

Careers with Law (SQE1) - Full-time

This qualification is specifically tailored for those aiming to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. The combination of a non-law undergraduate background with a Master's level legal conversion is highly valued by employers across the legal sector. Graduates are well-prepared to progress to SQE2 preparation and subsequent professional practice. Beyond traditional legal roles, the analytical and evaluative skills developed during the course are applicable in business, politics, and corporate governance. The programme's focus on professional behaviours and practical tasks ensures that graduates possess the attributes necessary to thrive in a competitive work environment.