Law (Conversion) The University of Law

Overview

The Law (Conversion) at The University of Law is a specially designed postgraduate degree for non-law graduates seeking a Master’s level qualification. This programme provides a robust foundation in legal principles, enabling students to transition from other academic disciplines into the legal profession. By completing this course, you establish a strong academic base for further professional training as a solicitor or barrister.

Why Law (Conversion) at The University of Law?

Choosing this programme means joining the UK's largest community of postgraduate law conversion students. The University of Law is a leading provider of legal education, delivering training for 90 of the top 100 UK law firms. Students benefit from being taught by qualified lawyers and practitioners who focus on practical legal application rather than just theory. The institution's vast network and strategic partnerships with global law firms provide an unparalleled environment for professional development and networking.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 20100 per full
• National fee: GBP 17650 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum covers the essential foundation areas of legal knowledge required for professional practice. Modules may include:

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

Students also complete a substantial Dissertation in Law, allowing for independent research into a specific legal issue or development.

Careers with Law (Conversion)

Graduates are well-prepared for a variety of high-level professional pathways within the legal industry and beyond. Successful completion of the degree allows for direct progression to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or the Bar Practice Course (BPC). Recent data indicates that 93% of postgraduate law students were in highly skilled employment 15 months after graduating. Common career destinations include roles as solicitors, barristers, or legal consultants within international law firms, corporate legal departments, and public sector organisations.