Graduate Diploma in Law

Key information

Develop a strong base of knowledge in the dynamic area of law and accelerate towards your professional ambitions through our Graduate Diploma. You will cover core content including case law, legal analysis and oral argument, as well as an introduction to legal ethics. Your future in law starts here.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will learn how to directly read case law and build skills in legal analysis, oral argument and writing.

We cover the seven core foundation subjects that are required for progression to professional legal training.

You are encouraged to consider your reasons for practising law, and how you will personally experience value in practise.

Our programme is designed to be accessible and focused on your experience. We welcome your questions and offer significant one-to-one support.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Who is this course for?

You will be best suited to our Diploma if you are focused on legal practice in the UK, either at the Bar or as solicitors. We encourage you to use your studies to make that choice.

Your undergraduate studies may have been taken anywhere in the world and in various disciplines.

Career

By completing the Diploma you will be qualified to take the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors and the Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) for barristers.

You will be guaranteed a place on our LPC and strongly advised to apply for the BVS. All UK lawyers are currently required to take one of these.

We hold regular career events where you can network with professionals from leading firms and chambers.

Most of our graduates ultimately progress to become barristers and a select few have set a global benchmark for legal practice.