Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Law at London Metropolitan University will give you sound knowledge of the seven areas of law considered fundamental by the professional bodies.

The course aims to:

• Develop an understanding of the English legal system to provide a thorough grounding in the foundations of legal knowledge
• Train you in the professional skills of legal research, analysis and presentation in a friendly and nurturing environment

You may choose your own title for your research dissertation, subject to approval, which gives you the early opportunity to specialise in an area of particular interest to you.

Career

On graduation, you'll be eligible to undertake either a Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training course, from there you can proceed either to a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister's chambers.

The Common Professional Exam (CPE) is a well-recognised route to a legal career, and many employers in the legal field actively favour postgraduate students who have a proven expertise outside the area of law.

Success on the CPE will also enable you to apply to take an LLM if you wish to pursue an academic career or simply to expand your legal knowledge.