PgDip Legal Practice
University of Greater Manchester
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University of Bolton

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If youre a law graduate focused on building a career as a solicitor, the University of Boltons Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice is ideal. Our highly experienced team will support you in developing the legal knowledge and skills required for the Solicitors Qualification Examination assessments. Well help you learn to apply fundamental legal principles and gain the essential legal and interpersonal skills that underpin practice as a solicitor.The main aim of the University of Boltons PgDip ...Read more

If you're a law graduate focused on building a career as a solicitor, the University of Bolton's Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice is ideal. Our highly experienced team will support you in developing the legal knowledge and skills required for the Solicitors Qualification Examination assessments. We'll help you learn to apply fundamental legal principles and gain the essential legal and interpersonal skills that underpin practice as a solicitor.The main aim of the University of Bolton's PgDip Legal Practice is to support you in developing the skills and knowledge required for the Solicitors Regulation Authority's suite of Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) assessments. We offer outstanding facilities for legal learning and excellent opportunities for work experience that support you in gaining the high-level professional and transferable skills and attributes needed for career success. Our expert team will guide you in building a systematic and critical understanding of complex legal, economic, cultural, ethical and political issues that will enhance your legal problem-solving skills.

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25/101
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Entry requirements

You should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in law or another relevant subject (or a comparable qualification from a UK or overseas institution). If you don't possess the above qualifications but have substantial managerial or employment experience equivalent to a degree, we'll be happy to consider your application.

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11 Oct 24
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University of Greater Manchester
Deane Road Bolton BL3 5AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bolton  0.2 miles away
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