Overview

As part of this Professional Legal Practice course from Leeds Beckett University, you’ll:

Prepare to sit the externally set SQE1 (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) as part of your route to qualification as a solicitor*
Study a range of practice-based modules
Apply the law correctly and comprehensively to given situations to meet clients’ needs
Analyse and synthesise concepts to devise realistic and coherent strategic solutions to legal problems
Evaluate how the rule of law and ethics apply within legal, as well as broader, economic, commercial, and ethical settings
Apply relevant expertise and attributes to employability and academic study, with a focus on communication skills and the proficient use of legal terminology

Explore concepts of professionalism to build your understanding of the demands of professional practice

Career Prospects

Leeds Law School's employability strategy adopts a practice-based community, promoting academic belonging and a shared purpose.This course supports your journey to becoming a solicitor, preparing you for legal practice and the SQE. Whether you’re completing qualifying work experience or looking ahead to it, you’ll be fully equipped with the skills to succeed. It prepares you for a career within a legal setting, be it in a law firm, in-house role, or across a range of firms, including high street practices and global organisations.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Criminal Law & Practice
Dispute Resolution
Business Law & Practice (inc taxation)
Legal Services, Ethics & Professional Conduct
Property Law & Practice (inc taxation)
Solicitors Accounts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 256 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should either have at least an upper second class (2:1) LLB (Honours) Law Degree or a Postgraduate / Graduate Diploma in Law demonstrating strong academic performance.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional;

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12360 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12360 GBP / year

≈ 12360 GBP / year

Additional Details

Fees for this course are not yet confirmed.

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Additional Details

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