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LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2)
Our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course prepares graduates to qualify as a solicitor via the SQE route while gaining a master’s degree. You’ll build the knowledge and skills required to pass the SQE assessments, alongside the additional expertise employers are looking for, to succeed in legal practice.
Course length
from 13 months to 24 months
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time Day, Part-time Evening or Part-time Weekend
Method
On Campus
Overview
Why study the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course?
- Taught by qualified lawyers – Get guidance and support from expert lecturers at The University of Law through practical workshops to develop your legal knowledge and skills, so you’ll know what to expect in a real work environment.
- Strong connections across the legal sector – We have a vast network in the legal industry and provide, legal training for 90 of the top 100 law firms in the UK and exclusively deliver SQE training to over 65 leading UK and US law firms.
- Flexible study – We understand everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus and online) across our courses, so you have the greatest choice and flexibility needed to succeed in your studies.
- Stand out with SQE Plus – Go beyond the SQE1 and SQE2 with additional SQE Plus content. Highly desirable by law firms, this includes Key Practice Areas (KPAs) and additional modules, such as ‘The Business of Law’ or research of a specialist practice area.
- ULaw SQE revision app – Boost your exam readiness with our intelligent revision app, featuring extensive practice questions and comprehensive online study manuals, alongside personalised feedback and insights into your performance and likelihood of passing.
About our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course
Possible study locations and start dates
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Course Content
Modules
This course is divided into three parts:
- SQE1 Preparation (60 credits)
- SQE2 Preparation (30 credits)
- SQE Plus (90 credits)
Recommended pre-course study
We recommend students take a pre-study online diagnostic test to check their understanding of the key foundation law subjects. This is called the Academic Law Knowledge Quiz and covers the seven academic law subjects assessed on SQE1 which students should have studied prior to joining this course.
Based on results, we may recommend extra revision aids or a law conversion course.
| Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK)1 – 30 credits |
| Business Law and Practice |
| Legal Services |
| Dispute Resolution |
| Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK)2 – 30 credits |
| Property Practice |
| Wills |
| Solicitors' Accounts |
| Criminal Practice |
| SQE2 Preparation (30 credits) |
| Interviewing |
| Advocacy |
| Case and Matter Analysis |
| Legal Research |
| Legal Writing |
| Legal Drafting |
You'll pick 3 Key Practice Areas (KPAs) from one of two pathways:
- Corporate/Commercial or
- Commercial/Private Client.
All KPAs are available on-campus and online (subject to demand).
| Key Practice Areas (15 credits each) |
KPAs for both Pathways include
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KPAs for Corporate/Commercial Pathway
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KPAs for Commercial/Private Client Pathway
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| Compulsory Module (15 credits) |
Preparation for Practice moduleThe Preparation for Practice module is a compulsory module underpinning the three KPAs. It covers commercial awareness and professional legal skills, developed in conjunction with law firms to provide our students with the required knowledge for 21st century practice.
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Business of LawThe Business of Law module consists of one compulsory module (Business Law 1) which has content on professional effectiveness, law firms and their clients. You’ll also choose from one of the following additional modules from Business Law 2:
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The Professional Practice ReportThis module consists of research method induction, individual tutor supervision and the completion of an extended research report based on one of your chosen KPAs.
On successful completion of the LLM Legal Practice course, including passing all the University’s assessments in SQE1, SQE2 and SQE Plus, you’ll gain an internationally recognised master’s degree. Passing the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) centralised assessments is not necessary to gain our master’s award, although it is required to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. The course prepares students for these centralised assessments and creates spaces within the academic calendar for students to sit them.
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Teaching and Assessment
How you'll learn
Each unit will follow our unique, adaptive and personalised learner journey, using our dynamic learning model: Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC). This covers, all professional practice subjects and revision of all law subjects in the SRA’s assessment specification.
Assessment
Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK1 and FLK2) is assessed internally through two online multiple-choice question exams, each with 90 single best answer questions. These mimic the SRA’s SQE1 assessments in syllabus and timing, with ethics assessed throughout.
SQE2 skills are assessed internally via written and oral tasks. Written skills are tested through a 48-hour takeaway coursework covering writing, drafting, legal research and case and matter analysis. Oral skills (advocacy and interviewing) are assessed through timed multiple-choice questions based on media clips.
SQE Plus modules include coursework and research reports across KPAs, Preparation for Practice, Business of Law and Professional Practice.
SQE1 and SQE2 are external, centralised assessments set by the SRA and delivered by Kaplan. Passing them is required to qualify as a solicitor, but not to achieve the master's degree.
For details on booking, payment, results and reasonable adjustments for your SQE assessments, please visit the SRA website.
Each unit follows The University of Law's unique Prepare, Engage and Consolidate (PEC) learning model and all resources will be accessible through the University’s virtual learning environment.
On average each unit will take approximately ten hours to complete.
Full-time students will generally have to study between four to six units per week.
Part-time students will generally have to study two units per week.
Our Student Journey Advisors will support and advise you throughout your studies with us, ensuring you have the best possible experience.
Our Academic Coaches will offer guidance throughout your course and assistance and advice as required during your time with us. They'll also be on hand to help you develop your plans for your future career.
Course dates
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
With so many options for how and where you can study the LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course, you can be sure to find a start date and study option to suit your needs.
Fees and Applying
Course Fees
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London |
£18,500 |
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Outside London |
£14,700 |
| 2026/27 Course Fees (from 1 July 2026) | |
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London |
£18,850 |
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Outside London |
£15,150 |
Please note: The SQE assessment fee is not included in this course fee. All fees above include a deposit amount of £250.
The University of Law offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries which makes studying more affordable than ever. You could also be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
If you're an alumnus of the University, you may be eligible to receive our £1,000 General Alumni Discount.
We’re so confident in our SQE courses that if you don’t pass SQE1 or SQE2, you can repeat our Exam Preparation Courses up to two further times.*
*Terms and Conditions apply
Study manuals: eBooks are included in the course fee and you’ll receive a 50% discount if you’d like to purchase print versions.
For the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic year, we’re offering a £500 Postgraduate Award to students studying at Newcastle University and a £1,000 Postgraduate Award to students studying at our Nottingham Campus. Dependent on start date. Terms and conditions apply.
StepEx: Financing options are now available for eligible postgraduate students through the third-party provider StepEx. To find out more about their financing options and to check if this is suitable for you, visit their website.
Entry Requirements
2:2
Undergraduate DegreeUK Entry Requirements
An undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent), as well as evidence of knowledge of the seven foundation subjects of law.
International Entry Requirements
An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Applying
Full-time study
If you would like to study full-time you can apply through CAB. For part-time study you can apply directly with us.
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