Understanding Legal Practice PGDip/Professional Legal Practice LLM
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Course overview
Our professional legal practice preparation courses are designed for law graduates or those who have completed a Principles of Law PGCert or similar course. Choose to study the Understanding Legal Principles PGDip or undertake the Professional Legal Practice LLM course, which includes an additional Case Study Project and results in a master’s level qualification on successful completion. Prepare to take the professional qualifications required to pursue a career as a solicitor or a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) lawyer.
Develop your ability to apply legal knowledge and skills,
Key highlights
- Prepares students for professional qualifications to become a solicitor
- Supports progression towards qualifying as a CILEX lawyer
- LLM route includes an additional Case Study Project
- Develops the ability to apply legal knowledge and skills in practice
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Law; or above
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor
- Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX lawyer)
- Trainee solicitor
- Paralegal
- In-house legal adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,700 | International: £19,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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