LLM Professional Legal Practice
Course overview
The LLM Professional Legal Practice course at Coventry University is designed for law graduates or those with a similar qualification. The course prepares you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and the CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ), which are needed to become a solicitor or a CILEx lawyer.
The course blends academic study with simulated professional practice to help you apply legal knowledge and skills to real-world situations. You will gain a strong understanding of professional ethics and the code of conduct required for legal practitioners. Studying Professional Legal Practice from Coventry University gives you the chance to network with members of the legal profession and also helps you prepare for a successful career in law.
You will learn through a range of workshops and practice your professional skills, including advocacy, interviewing, negotiation, and legal drafting. The course is module-based, allowing for flexible study that can fit around your other commitments. You will be taught by academics and qualified practitioners with experience in law.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A UK law degree is required, with a minimum grade of a 2:2. Alternatively, you can have a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or an equivalent law conversion course.
- If you have other qualifications or work experience, they will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Proficiency:
- International students whose first language is not English are to demonstrate proficiency by having an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0.
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,500 scholarship for first year only.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
The LLM Professional Legal Practice course at Coventry University opens doors to career opportunities in roles such as the following:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Chartered Legal Executive
- Paralegal
- Trade Mark Attorney
Cost of study
The tuition fee to study the LLM Professional Legal Practice course at Coventry University is £18,600. It should, however, be noted that fees are subject to change.
Admission
International students should apply directly to the university through the online application platform. Our counsellors at AHZ are also readily available to help you with this process.
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