The University of Law

MA Law SQE1

The University of Law

Course overview

The MA Law (SQE1) at The University of Law is a law conversion course and includes the SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares students for the SQE1 assessments. The course is designed for non-law graduates who wish to qualify as a solicitor and obtain a Master 's-level legal qualification. As an internationally recognised qualification, a Master’s in Law is a great addition to a student’s portfolio, with a strong level of support from the start, as well as four weeks guaranteed Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) within their Legal Advice Clinics. 

This MA Law (SQE1) in The University of Law is a great introduction to law for students who hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline. Successful completion of the MA Law (SQE1) also qualifies students to progress on to study the SQE2 Preparation Course to become solicitors. Many employers value the combination of a non-law undergraduate area of expertise, combined with the solid grounding in core legal principles and legal skills, provided by a law conversion course.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements:

  • For applicants whose first language is not English, an overall IELTS score of  6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, is required. 

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of this MA Law (SQE1) from The University of Law are prepared for a variety of roles, including:

  • Advertising Account Executive
  • Business Analyst
  • Career Advisor
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Community Development Worker

Cost of study

The 2026 tuition fee for the MA Law (SQE1) at The University of Law for international students who live in London is £20,550  per year. 

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide