Legal Practice (LPC) LLM
York St John University
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Develop the practical legal skills to prepare you for your law career. Working in the York St John Law Clinic will help you to develop transferable skills and experience legal practice.Course overviewThis course is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). If you are looking to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales you have several options. This includes the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 and 2 (SQE 1 and 2) which was introduced in September 2021.This ...Read more

Develop the practical legal skills to prepare you for your law career. Working in the York St John Law Clinic will help you to develop transferable skills and experience legal practice.

Course overview

This course is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). If you are looking to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales you have several options. This includes the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1 and 2 (SQE 1 and 2) which was introduced in September 2021.

This course will allow you to progress to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales by doing one of the following:

  • Completing a period of recognised training, usually a 2 year paid training contract with a law firm or other organisation authorised to provide training.
  • Qualifying through equivalent means by compiling a portfolio of work documenting at least 2 years’ experience working under the supervision of a practising solicitor in a paid or voluntary role. This could be as a paralegal or equivalent.
  • Taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 (SQE2) and completing qualifying work experience (QWE).

Teaching and learning

Teaching will consist of a mixture of lectures and small group workshops. This includes sessions with staff from across the university.

We encourage you to take responsibility for managing your own learning and its outcomes. Our Academic Support team can help with written English, study, research and technology skills if needed.

We keep our group sizes small so we can get to know you and support your aspirations. We deliver your modules through:

  • Lectures
  • Workshops
  • Meetings to discuss the progress of your Law Clinic cases
  • 1 to 1 supervision

Career outcomes

Where could Legal Practice LLM take you?

Choosing to study our Legal Practice LLM will help you stand out to small and medium law firms. It prepares you to start your career with confidence and make a positive contribution to your employer from the outset.

With these skills, you could pursue many careers in law. This qualification can prepare you for a career as a:

  • Solicitor (England and Wales)
  • Paralegal
  • Licensed conveyancer
  • Chartered legal executive (England and Wales)

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What students say
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Maha
10 Mar 22

The lecturers are highly qualified. The teaching methods are brilliant. The student support is at its best...Read more

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Angelica
10 Mar 22

It’s a great place to study because it’s not too big or too small so campus feels cozy and familiar. I think the teaching support is great too and the staff create a safe..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 degree in a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) approved by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority. The minimum entry requirements for this course are: A 2:1 degree in a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) approved by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority or A 2:1 undergraduate degree classification in any discipline and a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).

Tuition fees

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£11,400 per year

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£14,000 per year

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£14,000 per year

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Maha
10 Mar 22
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The lecturers are highly qualified. The teaching methods are brilliant. The student support is at its best....
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Angelica
10 Mar 22
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It’s a great place to study because it’s not too big or too small so campus feels cozy and familiar. I think the teaching support is great too and the staff create a safe...
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York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk York YO31 7EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  0.4 miles away

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