Our MProf in Legal Practice is the next step in becoming a qualified Solicitor if you've already completed a law degree or a graduate diploma in law.

This two-year Professional Masters programme is designed for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor. It is a non-integrated Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) pathway, designed to deliver the Solicitor Apprenticeship qualification. The attendance detail is provided as full time this typically includes four days within your chosen law practice with one-day campus or online learning.

The MProf course will give you the additional knowledge required so you can undertake the Solicitors Regulation Authorities (SRAs) central Solicitor Qualification Exams (SQE 1 & 2). You can then qualify as a Solicitor through our Solicitor Apprenticeship programme.

The MProf provides you with an opportunity to develop your work-based skills and behaviours – the ‘solicitor competencies – required of a solicitor in legal practice and provides an accelerated route to qualification through the Solicitor Apprenticeship.

Why study with us

• Our course is focused on developing your career, with opportunities to maximise your personal development and solicitor competencies.
• 88% of our students passed the SQE 1 exam, which is well above the national average pass rate of 56%.
• Youll study in a practical environment, designed to develop your ability to deal with real-life legal situations.

Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?

With a Degree Apprenticeship you get a great qualification and a career boost. Its the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning, as you earn.

Youll grow and nurture your talent through the forward-thinking businesses we collaborate with to offer a Degree Apprenticeship.

Who is this course for?

This programme is for those aiming to become a Solicitor. You'll develop the ability to provide legal advice to clients by applying your legal knowledge, skills and commercial judgement to find a solution to problems and operate within the requirements of the SRAs Statement of Solicitor Competence.

The apprenticeship standard prepares you to undertake the Solicitors Regulation Authority central Solicitor Qualification Exams (SQE 1 & SQE2).

Future careers and jobs roles

By successfully completing the Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship you'll become a fully qualified Solicitor.

We have superb links with the law profession, police and probation services, and our students enjoy regular visits and talks from leading practitioners, academics, barristers, solicitors and judges.

Some of our well-known alumni include Judges, Queens Counsel, Barristers and Solicitors across the UK, Europe and around the world.

Legal Practice alumni also include CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, senior public servants such as civil servants, politicians, senior police and local government officers, senior academics and researchers at all levels, authors of many academic works, leading voluntary sector workers, board representatives and trustees.