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MLaw (Solicitors' Practice) - Four Year Integrated Master's Online
Already know you want to be a solicitor? Our MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice) Integrated Master’s Online course is designed for you. Study our practically focused LLB Law content alongside our professional SQE1 and SQE2 preparation modules over four years.
Course length
4 years
Study mode
Full-time
Method
Online
Overview
Why choose our MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice) Integrated Master’s Online course?
- The same prestigious MLaw, delivered online – Study the same course as on-campus students, taught by experienced legal professionals. Over 90% of our lecturers are qualified solicitors or barristers, bringing real-world insight to your learning.
- A direct route towards qualifying as a solicitor – Combine your law degree, master’s-level study and SQE preparation in one four-year course, leaving you to complete your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) after graduation.
- SQE preparation built into your degree – Build the legal knowledge and practical skills needed for SQE1 and SQE2 throughout your degree, with dedicated SQE preparation during years three and four.
- Flexible, cost-effective online study, with real support – Study fully online with no campus attendance, while benefiting from interactive small-group learning. You’ll also receive personalised feedback, academic coaching and dedicated wellbeing support throughout your course.
- Career support for your next step into practice – Access careers support from specialists, employer events and one-to-one guidance. Develop your professional skills and prepare for your future legal career.
What sets our Undergraduate Law courses apart?
Possible study locations and start dates
MLaw (Solicitors’ Practice)
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Course Content
Modules
Semester 1
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Legal Method and SkillsThis module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments and solving legal problems.
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Academic and Career SuccessExplore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy and an understanding of academic integrity.
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| Public and EU Law |
Semester 2
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Contract LawIn this module you'll consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You'll also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress and undue influence.
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AI Literacy for the Future ProfessionalDevelop an understanding of what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical and environmental issues surrounding its use.
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Criminal LawThis module provides an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You'll look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery and drugs offences. You'll consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
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Semester 1
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Critical Approaches in Current Legal IssuesBuild on the academic skills you developed in Level 4 by using current legal topics to strengthen your critical thinking, problem solving and research abilities. Engage in debates on controversial areas of the law and present well-reasoned arguments, sharpening your capacity to reflect on and appreciate different perspectives.
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Land LawThis module looks at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It also covers topics such as the protection and enforcement of third-party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants and mortgages.
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| Tort |
Semester 2
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Business Law 1This module introduces you to different forms of business organisation such as partnerships and companies, and how to choose the most appropriate format to run a business. You’ll explore company law in more detail, exploring the separate legal personality of a company and its limited liability status and company constitutions. You’ll look at the different parties involved in a company such as the directors and shareholders.
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Access to Justice and Legal ServicesIn this module you’ll look at the history of access to justice and the impact of the legal aid cuts. You’ll also look at the role of legal technology, legal education and pro bono work in supporting access to justice. The module includes an introduction to the legal profession including looking at some of the rules and regulations that govern how a law firm runs and the equality and diversity of the legal industry.
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Real EstateThis module is split into two parts. The first part explores the legal processes for buying and selling property and the second part looks at different types of transactions concerning leasehold property.
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Semester 1
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Equity and TrustsIn this module you'll study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You'll look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You'll also explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
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Business Law 2Building on the content of Business Law 1, this module focuses on the financial aspects of running a business. You’ll cover the different ways in which a business can raise money as well as how to interpret business accounts. The module covers the principles of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Corporation Tax and looks at both corporate and individual insolvency.
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Civil Dispute ResolutionThis module has a very practical focus and is designed to give you an insight into the work of a dispute resolution lawyer. You’ll follow a civil dispute case through from start to finish and will look at alternative dispute resolution, starting a claim, court directions, disclosure and preparing for trial. The module also covers the civil trial process and possible outcomes.
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Semester 2
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SQE1 & 2 PreparationThis module will enable you to start to prepare for the SQE1 and 2 assessments. It includes the core concepts of legal services as well as ethics and professional conduct. It also includes an introduction to some of the key skills you will cover in your integrated masters – legal research, client interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal writing and legal drafting.
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You’ll then choose two* options, selected in line with your chosen Pathway:
| SQE and CILEX Pathway |
| Criminal Litigation and Evidence |
| Wills and Succession |
| Business Pathway |
| Employment Law |
| Intellectual Property |
| International Commercial Law |
| Individuals Pathway |
| Family Law |
| Employment Law |
| Mental Health and Mental Capacity |
| Wills and Succession |
| Modules common to all Pathways |
| Graduate and Employability Skills |
| Law and Society |
| Legal Advice Clinic** |
| Legal Technology |
| Research Project |
*All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.
**The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advise real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.
Semester 1
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SQE1 Preparation (60 credits)This module is split into two parts. The first part is Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK)1 which covers Business Law and Practice, Legal Services and Dispute Resolution. The second part is Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK)2 which covers Property Practice, Wills and the Administration of Estates, Solicitors' Accounts and Criminal Practice.
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Semester 2
| Compulsory modules |
SQE2 Preparation (20 credits)This module covers a range of practical legal skills, including client interviewing and oral skills, case matter analysis in wills, legal writing in property, legal research in business law and advocacy and legal drafting in criminal law.
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| Practice Area Research Report (40 credits) |
All modules are at Level 7.
Teaching and Assessment
How you'll learn
You’ll learn through a combination of online large group sessions, independent study of tasks and online workshop sessions, receiving up to 26 hours of contact time per module.
Year four: For the SQE modules studied in year four, you’ll generally study between four to six units per week throughout the course (there are ten units in one module).
Module Structure: Most modules are 20 credits, but the Practice Area Research Report is 40 credits, and SQE1 Preparation is 60 credits. Modules run for 12 teaching weeks followed by one week of revision then two weeks for end-of-term assessments.
Assessment
Internal assessments
We use a variety of assessment methods in years one to three that are designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You'll also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.
In year four, you’ll have the following assessments:
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 one composite takeaway coursework covering writing, drafting, legal research and case and matter analysis. Oral skills (advocacy and interviewing) are assessed through timed assessments involving media clips.
The Practice Area Research Project is a 7,500-word research report, plus a 500-word reflective statement, on a title that you select from a prescribed list.
External assessments
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.
20 credit modules require around 200 hours of learning, spread across the term. To stay on top of things we recommend planning for up to seven hours of prep time per unit, including reading and assignments.
You’ll be allocated a dedicated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies.
Course dates
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
Fees and Applying
Course fees
Students can expect to pay approximately £41,836.
Current UK government guidance suggests that future fees will be set at the following rates:
| 2027/28 Course Fees (for courses starting between 1 June 2027 - 31 May 2028) | |
| 2027/28 | £10,050 |
| 2028/29 | £10,320 |
| 2029/30 | £10,596 |
| 2030/31 | £10,870 |
Please note, home fees listed above may change in line with the latest government guidance.
The University of Law offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries which makes studying with us more affordable than ever.
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.
Entry Requirements
ABB
A-LEVELC/4
GCSE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE GRADE**English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
Applying
If you’d like to study with The University of Law you can apply directly with us.
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