LLM Legal Practice SQE 1 and 2

The LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) at Liverpool John Moores University will get you ready for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and help you learn the practical skills you need to be a lawyer. The course builds on your legal knowledge and allows you to apply it through activities such as workplace simulations, real client work, and practical skills modules.

Developed in partnership with BARBRI, the world’s largest provider of legal learning, the programme offers structured SQE preparation with diagnostic testing, multiple-choice practice, and personalised study support. You will also have the chance to get experience at LJMU's Legal Advice Centre, where you can work with real clients and start building your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).

When you finish your degree, you will have an LLM degree, be well-prepared for the SQE exams, and have the confidence to start your legal career in England and Wales.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a public university in Liverpool, England. It started in 1823 as the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts and became a full university in 1992. The university was named after a local businessman, Sir John Moores, who started the Littlewoods company.

Today, LJMU has over 25,000 students from more than 100 countries. The university offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degree programmes. These programmes are in five main areas: Business and Law; Arts, Professional and Social Studies; Health; Science; and Engineering and Technology.

LJMU is well-known for its career-focused teaching. The university's classes are designed to help students find jobs. They give students hands-on experience and help them build connections with professionals in their field. The university's buildings are located in the centre of Liverpool, which gives students a good environment to study and develop both personally and professionally.

Grade Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in law or any undergraduate degree plus the common professional examination/Graduate Diploma in Law (or its equivalent) is required to study this course.

English Proficiency:

• International students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS overall score of 6.5 or above (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component).

The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year to study the LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) at Liverpool John Moores University is £13,230.

LJMU helps its students by offering different scholarships to lower their costs. Postgraduate scholarships can reduce your tuition fees and are often provided with the help of outside groups like the British Council and Chevening. For example, all international students who pay for their studies will automatically get a scholarship worth up to £4,000.

Graduates of the LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) at Liverpool John Moores University can pursue various career roles, such as the following:

• Paralegal
• Arbitrator 
• Legal Consultant 
• Advocate 
• Legal Researcher

To apply for this programme, you're expected to go through LJMU’s online application portal. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.