LLM Professional Legal Practice

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.

Coventry University is a public university located in Coventry, England. It began in 1843 and was officially made a university in 1992. Today, it is recognised for providing a modern and practical education that prepares students for their future jobs.

The university's main campus is situated in the centre of Coventry. This is very useful as all the campus facilities are within walking distance. The city itself has excellent train links to London and other large UK cities.

Coventry University is highly regarded for its practical teaching and its strong connections with various industries. Many of its courses offer work placements and real-world projects, which help students gain hands-on experience and be well-prepared for their careers.

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.

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.

Coventry University has various scholarships available to assist international students with their tuition. For example, the Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarship is for students beginning a master’s degree. This scholarship can lower your tuition fees by as much as £2,500.

The university also participates in large international scholarship schemes. These include the Chevening Scholarship, which is a highly respected award that covers all of your study costs, and the Commonwealth Scholarship, which is for students from Commonwealth nations.

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

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.