PG Cert Foundations in Law (Part time)
Liverpool John Moores University
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About this courseDesigned specifically for non-law graduates, this Foundations in Law PG Cert, will provide the legal knowledge and competencies that will allow you to proceed onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination preparatory courses.You have already acquired numerous transferable skills from your undergrad degree. Opting for law later on demonstrates your drive and commitment to embark on a fresh career path.Delivered by academics and qualified professional practitioners, this ...Read more

About this course

Designed specifically for non-law graduates, this Foundations in Law PG Cert, will provide the legal knowledge and competencies that will allow you to proceed onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination preparatory courses.

You have already acquired numerous transferable skills from your undergrad degree. Opting for law later on demonstrates your drive and commitment to embark on a fresh career path.

Delivered by academics and qualified professional practitioners, this postgraduate programme will provide the legal knowledge and competencies needed in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge Contract Law Crime Equity & Trusts Land Law Public & EU Law and the Law of Tort.

It aims to provide both legal knowledge and linked practical skills in order to put you in a strong position to commence any SQE prep course with confidence, so you can go on to complete the vocational phase of qualifying as a solicitor. 

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.

As this is designed for those wishing to become solicitors, the programme gives the students both practical and legal knowledge needed in a competitive legal sector.

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81st
What students say
M
Morgan
04 Mar 25

The lecturers are very friendly and very helpful There is no student bar/ big student social space outside of study areas..Read more

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Okpokiri
04 Mar 25

I'm still very much new, I haven't stayed enough to see anything worth critiquing. On the flip side, I'm having a great time..Read more

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Entry requirements

2:1 or above from any non-law degree. Applicants without a 2:1 will be considered on an individual basis. 

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£3,970 per year

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£7,300 per year

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£7,300 per year

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Morgan
04 Mar 25
The lecturers are very friendly and very helpful There is no student bar/ big student social space outside of study areas...
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Okpokiri
04 Mar 25
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I'm still very much new, I haven't stayed enough to see anything worth critiquing. On the flip side, I'm having a great time...
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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80- 98 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5UZ United Kingdom
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