Birmingham City University

Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2 Preparation) - LLM

Birmingham City UniversityCity Centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

The LLM Legal Practice is a rigorous master’s programme designed to equip you with both the in-depth legal knowledge and practical skills required to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and to succeed in legal practice.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for both SQE1 and SQE2 solicitor qualifying assessments
  • Combines in-depth legal knowledge with practical legal skills
  • Designed to equip you to succeed in legal practice

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,880 in 2026/27 | International: £20,370 in 2026/27

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

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