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Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) LLM

University of Surrey

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Course options

  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Surrey

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Why choose this course

This course will equip you with the legal knowledge required to prepare for the challenging Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 (SQE 1). SQE is the assessment for all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. You’ll improve your chances of success in the SQE and strengthen your CV with a masters in law.
You will develop the practical skills in legal research, advocacy, drafting, legal writing and interviewing required for SQE2.
You will be taught by a team of staff who are practising lawyers, highly experienced research academics and committed to your personal and professional development.
You will be supported to transfer your academic learning to the professional environment through our extensive network of local and national legal contacts built through our long-established placement programme. Guildford is a well-established legal centre and offers convenient access to London’s legal sector.
You can enjoy the full university experience whilst studying with us: access to our campus facilities, a specialist library, a thriving student community, and the Surrey Sports Park.

What you will study

Our one-year LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) programme will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to pass SQE1, together with the practical skills which are desired by law firms. During the year, you will be supported by legal experts with a wealth of experience in practice, who will ensure that you are fully prepared to complete the SQE1 exams.

The professional focus of this programme will provide a strong foundation upon which to prepare you for future practice as a newly qualified solicitor including:

Client interviewing
Negotiation
Advocacy
Professional conduct
Research and drafting.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

With our extensive legal network and knowledge of the sector, coupled with our insight into each of our students, we’ll map out postgraduate employment opportunities that take advantage of your skills, interests and strengths.

You’ll benefit from our links with the Guildford Courts which opens up marshalling opportunities and valuable court-based experience which will boost your CV.

Application deadline

01 July 2024

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    35th out of 109 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    130 59%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    33rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

    5th

    34

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