Arden University

LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1&2) Online

Arden University

Course overview

Interested in becoming a solicitor? Then our newly designed online LLM in Professional Legal Practice is just the course for you. Whether you're looking to fast-track your qualification or balance study alongside work, we offer both full-time and part-time study modes to suit your needs.

Our newly designed online LLM in Professional Legal Practice is built to support both law and non-law graduates on their journey to qualification - with dedicated SQE1 and SQE2 preparation. Now available in full-time (12 months) and part-time (approx. 24 months) formats, this course gives you the flexibility to fast-track your legal career or study at a manageable pace alongside work.

You’ll gain practical legal skills, build your QWE portfolio, and develop career-ready competencies - all through fully online learning. The programme goes beyond SQE prep to equip you with essential skills in legal research, drafting, and real-world practice. With intakes in April and October, the course is aligned with SQE exam timelines, giving you structure, flexibility, and a clear route to becoming a solicitor in England and Wales.

Key highlights

  • Dedicated preparation for both SQE1 and SQE2 assessments
  • Open to law and non-law graduates seeking solicitor qualification
  • Build your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) portfolio during study
  • Practical skills in legal research, drafting and real-world practice
  • April and October intakes aligned with SQE exam timelines
  • Clear route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above

Scholarships

  • 50% Discount for Arden University Alumni on Postgraduate Courses

    Continue your journey with Arden and get 50% off tuition fees on a master’s course of your choice.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Trainee solicitor
  • Paralegal
  • In-house legal adviser
  • Legal executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,500 total (online) | International: £10,550 total (online)

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 Arden University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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