LLM SQE Legal Practice
Course overview
The Edge Hill University LLM SQE/Legal Practice programme is designed to prepare students comprehensively for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) assessments, which are necessary for qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales. The course covers both SQE1, focusing on Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK), and SQE2, which assesses essential practical legal skills. Students will gain expertise in a wide range of legal practice areas.
This integrated Master's programme provides an LLM qualification and aims to build high levels of competence in core legal skills. These skills include legal research, legal writing, client interviewing, advocacy, and case analysis. The learning environment emphasises practical application through workshops and mock assessments, ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigour of the SQE exams and future legal practice.
Entry requirements
Applicants must submit a personal statement where they explain why they want to study the course and provide other relevant details about their education. A suitable reference from an academic source or a past employer is also needed. Students can choose to include their CV with their application to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Most applicants need at least a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent from another country, to be accepted onto the programme.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use it well. This usually means getting an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall. You also need a minimum score of 6.0 in each part of the test.
- The university also accepts similar scores from other approved English language tests like TOEFL and PTE.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLM SQE/Legal Practice programme work as:
- Solicitor
- Paralegal
- In-house Counsel
- Legal Advisor
- Compliance Officer
- Legal Researcher
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the LLM SQE/Legal Practice at Edge Hill University is £12,350.
Admission
To apply for this course, students should apply directly to Edge Hill University through their online application system. Please speak to our trained advisors for help.
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