Why study this course with LJMU?

• Focuses on dedicated SQE exam preparation
• Designed in conjunction with the BARBRI (the largest provider of legal learning)
• Tests your legal knowledge and skills throughout, practicing multiple choice questions set to replicate the SQE 1 exams.
• Opportunities to work with real clients and shadow solicitors in LJMUs Legal Advice Centre
• Develops your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) portfolio
• Practical, skill-based modules to equip you for a successful legal career
• Independently research your areas of legal interest by way of dissertation.

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

The Foundations of Legal Knowledge- SQE 1 and 2 modules closely reflect real-world legal practice. They focus on practical, 'real-life' scenarios that students are likely to encounter in their future legal careers.

Modules are structured to simulate the types of cases and legal challenges faced by solicitors, helping students develop the skills and problem-solving abilities required in practice.

For students choosing the Clinical Legal Research Project, the experience extends even further into practical application. Students will work directly with real clients, under the supervision of experienced solicitors. The legal work completed during this project may count toward the Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) requirement, depending on the nature of the tasks performed and the number of hours logged. This option provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and potentially progress toward solicitor qualification while still in the academic phase of their training.