Professional Legal Practice, LLM
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
LLM Professional Legal Practice at Swansea University is a professional course for law graduates that has been designed to align with the requirements of the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations 1 & 2 (SQE1&2). Studying LLM Legal Practice at Swansea will provide you with the core knowledge and practical legal skills that are essential in preparing law graduates who are looking to qualify as Solicitors in England and Wales via the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical skills, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the skills and knowledge required to pursue a successful career in the legal profession.
Alongside preparation for the SQE1&2, you will also be properly prepared for a career in practice. Guided by our expert academics, you will build a recognised and attractive profile for potential employers. LLM Professional Legal Practice at Swansea offers you the opportunity to gain a master’s award, attain legal knowledge and skills, and prepares you for a successful life in legal practice.
For non-law graduates seeking a conversion route to prepare for the SQE1, our LLM Law and Legal Practice provides the ideal first essential step towards qualification.
Key highlights
- Designed to align with Solicitors Qualifying Examinations SQE1 and SQE2
- Prepares law graduates to qualify as Solicitors in England and Wales
- Combines theoretical learning with practical legal skills training
- Prepares you for a career in legal practice beyond the exams
- Taught and guided by expert academics in the School of Law
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Solicitor
- Trainee solicitor
- Paralegal
- In-house legal adviser
- Legal executive
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,100 per year | International: £11,500 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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