LLM Solicitors Training Course (SQE Prep)
Our course offers an inclusive opportunity for anyone with or without experience in law to pursue a career as a solicitor, offering diversity across the profession. Progress your pathway to qualify as a solicitor through a rounded learning experience.
Our Solicitors Training Course LLM enables you to pursue a career as a solicitor with or without a legal background. The holistic structure integrates qualifying work experience with LLM and SQE prep modules, preparing you for professional practice.
This course will prepare you to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) 1 and 2 by focusing on applied exam techniques. Passing these exams is one of your first steps towards qualifying as a practising solicitor in England and Wales.
In addition to the SQE modules, you'll choose between four taught options or three taught options plus a written project.
Through face-to-face group tuition, you'll engage in interactive teaching sessions to consolidate your understanding, practise exam technique, and develop your skills for legal practice.
Campus Information
Frenchay Campus
Our main campus is based at Frenchay – just four miles north of the city centre. This is where most of our students study and many choose to live too. It’s also home to our £55 million Bristol Business and Law School as well as The West of England University Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of only four in the country. As part of the UEZ, Future Space is a dynamic new workspace – with lab space, workshops and offices – for innovative business start-ups and small companies specialising in science and high-tech area
Intakes
- Sep Deadline: July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our new LLM SQE Prep course will prepare you to undertake the SQE exams, which you need to pass to qualify as a practising solicitor. The course is designed to equip you with skills and knowledge you'll need to secure a role in the legal profession, business, or banking. From dealing with clients and providing advocacy to case analysis and legal research, you'll gain a strong skillset.
If you've already completed and passed your SQE 1 Prep at another institution, you can study the SQE 2 Prep at UWE Bristol. To qualify for the LLM qualification, you'll need to complete both the SQE 1 and 2 and a choice of taught options and/or a written project. On completion, you'll have the option to progress to further study.
Our graduates secure roles in many different law firms, practising various types of law. These include working in small high-street practices undertaking criminal defence work, working as partners in City law firms, and in-house counsel, for example.
Some of our Law School students have undertaken or secured qualifying work experience before undertaking our courses, some combining legal work. Others benefit from our award-winning Careers Service, where you can access CV clinics, careers talks, 'ask the experts' events and mock interviews, all to help you stand out from the competition.
You'll benefit from a personalised learning experience, complemented by individual support from an academic personal tutor. Your tutor will work closely with you during your studies and offer you careers guidance.
You can also take advantage of our mentoring scheme, where you'll be paired with an external solicitor or barrister, many of whom are former students. This will provide you with a valuable opportunity to learn more about your career options from a professional in practice.
Plus, our pro bono Business and Law Clinic will enable you to gain a range of qualifying work experience in the legal profession. You'll have a chance to give back to the community, while enhancing your employability. Any work you undertake in the Clinic, or secure through our local links, contributes towards the qualifying work experience you need to become a solicitor.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements
You'll need to have:
an honours degree (minimum 2:2)
We recommend that you visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) website before you apply, to check the latest guidance for students.
English Language Requirement
If English is not your first language you will also need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. For example, you should have IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all components. See further details of our English Language requirements.
- Course Code: M99F12
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
11500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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