Want to become a solicitor? Whether you’ve completed a law or non-law degree at undergraduate level, we have a range of postgraduate law courses which will prepare you for a career as a solicitor.
If you don't pass SQE1 first time, we'll cover your first assessment resit* and provide additional preparation before your next attempt. (*T&C's apply)
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) has transformed the process of qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, offering a more accessible route into the profession.
This pathway opens doors for many but also raises important questions - do you have to study a specific course? How do you obtain Qualifying Work Experience? Can you still do the LPC?
If you’re exploring whether the SQE is the right path for you, our comprehensive guide has the answers. From understanding the steps to qualification, to exploring career opportunities, courses, and funding options, find everything you need to make an informed decision about your future.
Our intelligent, free SQE Revision App is here to help prepare you for SQE1, part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE1). The App has been specifically designed to help you improve your Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK), as well as your technique and confidence in attempting Single Best Answer Question (SBAQ) assessments. 85.4%* of our students who sat the SQE1 assessments, classified as ‘Likely’ or ‘Very Likely’ to pass by the ULaw SQE App, passed.
*Based on July 2022 to January 2026 SQE1 assessments and self-reported student data.
From September 2021, the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) became the centralised assessment for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales, replacing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) route to practice.
The SQE is part of a four-stage route to becoming a solicitor:
Unlike the LPC, the SQE is not a course of study but an examination. However, to pass SQE1 and SQE2, you may wish to undergo a course of professional training. We've developed a range of SQE courses that will prepare you for a career as a solicitor, as well as SQE success. Our courses are delivered by expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
A non-law graduate will need to acquire the foundational legal knowledge necessary to start these courses. Most will undertake a conversion course such as our Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion), Master of Arts in Law (MA Law SQE1) or SQE Law Essentials Online.
You can view the full infographic outlining the SQE route to qualifying as a solicitor here.
The Legal Practice Course (LPC) route to qualification has now been replaced by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). However, transitional arrangements remain in place for candidates who meet the SRA's eligibility requirements.
You can continue with the LPC route if you completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit for one of the following by 31 August 2021:
For a qualifying law degree (QLD) and exempting law degree (ELD), such as our LLB, you must have completed, started, accepted an offer or paid a non-refundable deposit by 21 September 2021.
In most cases, for the QLD, ELD and CPE, the relevant course must have started at the latest on or before 31 December 2021.
If you have already started a qualifying law degree, GDL or training contract, there are transition arrangements in place until 31 December 2032 to qualify as a solicitor under the current routes, as long as you meet the relevant requirements.
Please note that The University of Law's final LPC intake was in September 2026. We are no longer accepting applications for the LPC.
You can view the full infographic outlining the LPC route here.
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Preparing for the SQE assessments can feel challenging, but success comes down to the right combination of knowledge, practical skills and guidance. That’s why we focus on expert teaching, innovative learning tools and personalised support to help students approach each assessment with confidence.
Our students benefit from structured guidance, hands-on practice and resources designed to build both understanding and real-world skills. This approach helps them achieve their goals and prepares them for a successful legal career.
Modern law firms increasingly expect graduates to understand how AI is used in legal practice. That's why legal AI is embedded throughout the SQE Plus element of our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (SQE2 & SQE Plus) courses.
Through a unique legal tech module, you'll explore how AI is used for legal research, document drafting, contract review, client communication and automating everyday legal tasks, alongside hands-on experience with Harvey AI and Luminance through our dedicated ULaw Tech Hub.
Join us at one of our Postgraduate Open Days held both on campus and virtually throughout the year. These events will provide you with the opportunity to find out more about the various academic and professional postgraduate qualifications we offer, which are designed to support your future career ambitions and set you up for success.
One of the most common questions we see is whether budding solicitors should self-study for the SQE or take an SQE prep course. Learn more about each approach to help decide which SQE route is best for you.
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Whether you’re converting to law study in order to start your journey towards becoming a solicitor, or you already hold a qualifying law degree, our course comparison guide will help you find the right course for you.
Our law course finder can help you understand the route to becoming a solicitor with The University of Law. Find the right course for you based on your background and aspirations.
This course is designed for graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor using the new SQE route to practice and also gain a Master’s award. We focus on the skills that employers are seeking so that you can enhance your academic knowledge while preparing for the realities of life in legal practice. This course will ensure you’re fully prepared for your career as a solicitor, as well as success in the SQE exams. You’ll also get the opportunity to complete four weeks Qualifying Work Experience within one of our Legal Advice Centres.
Find out moreThis course is for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway and have already passed SQE1 (or are exempt from sitting it). This course combines our well respected SQE2 Preparation Course with our SQE Plus programme to equip you with the practical legal skills required to pass the SRA’s centralised SQE2 assessment and additional knowledge from studying the SQE Plus content.
Find out moreThis course is for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales using the SQE pathway to qualification. Although there are no formal entry requirements, it is recommended that you have a law degree or have completed a law conversion course. The course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE1 assessments, which will test functioning legal knowledge (FLK).
Find out moreThis course is designed for those who’ve completed SQE1 training. This course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE2 skills assessments, which will test the practical legal skills of client interviewing, advocacy, legal writing, drafting and research, and case and matter analysis.
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