University of Kent

Law (Integrated Master's in Solicitors’ Practice) - MLaw

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Prepare for a career in legal practice with this four year degree, which combines the content of the LLB in Law with a specialist final year that will prepare you for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1) and will introduce you to aspects of SQE2. The course develops enhanced intellectual and transferrable skills, preparing you for the rapidly changing nature of legal practice. It provides a historical and contemporary examination of the legal profession, and critical engagement with themes such as technology; professionalism, identity, and ethics; justice, democracy, and citizenship; and capitalism and finance in the context of legal practice.

Alongside your 4th year of studies, you are encouraged to undertake Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). Kent Law School runs an MLaw Paralegal (QWE) Scheme where you can apply for paid paralegal jobs with law firms (in and around Kent). Please note that these positions are limited in number, can vary year to year, are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.

Key highlights

  • Combines full LLB in Law content with a specialist final year
  • Final year prepares you for SQE1 and introduces SQE2
  • Encouraged to undertake Qualifying Work Experience alongside fourth year
  • Paralegal scheme offers chances to apply for paid law firm roles
  • Explores technology, ethics, justice and finance in legal practice
  • Historical and contemporary examination of the legal profession

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: BBB Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: AAB — Typical offer 120-136 UCAS points A level AAB Contextual offer: BBB Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDD — BTEC DDD Contextual offer: DDM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DDM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 136 — IB 136 Tariff points from your IB Diploma View all requirements

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Careers this course leads to

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

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

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