Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
The University of Law
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If you’re looking to make the change into legal study and already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline then our PGDL is your pathway into legal practice. In an increasingly competitive legal job market, many employers value the combination of a non-law undergraduate area of expertise combined with the solid grounding in core legal principles and legal skills. Through studying another degree subject, and building your career in another discipline, you will have gained many ...Read more

If you’re looking to make the change into legal study and already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline then our PGDL is your pathway into legal practice. In an increasingly competitive legal job market, many employers value the combination of a non-law undergraduate area of expertise combined with the solid grounding in core legal principles and legal skills. Through studying another degree subject, and building your career in another discipline, you will have gained many transferable skills. By choosing law at a later stage, you are showing motivation and determination to pursue a new career. Why choose this PGDL conversion course? If you choose to progress onto study one of our SQE courses or BPC, you will also benefit from our excellent employment and pupillage rates: Not sure if this course is right for you? Download our free Law Conversion Guide to discover everything you need to know about how to transition into the legal field. Important Information Progression for full-time PgDL and MA Law (Conversion) students Based on the projected end dates of our full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PgDL) and Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion) courses, find out if you are eligible to commence our Bar Practice Course (BPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) or SQE1 Preparation Course in January 2025. Progression information - law conversion to SQE & BPC courses ➔ Please note: If you require a visa to study in the UK and wish to progress on to one of our on-campus vocational courses, please refer to our UK visa requirements page for information about applying for a Student Route visa.

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Amélie
05 Mar 25

I don't like the uni location. It's too far from the city and there's no much to do. However, nothing can be done to change that. I would like that there is more opportunities for..Read more

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Anastacia
26 Feb 25

Location great, if you aren’t in the group chats in difficult to find out more but it’s super easy to get in and once you’re in it’s..Read more

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Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline or equivalent qualifications.

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Amélie
05 Mar 25
Law - LLB (Hons)
I don't like the uni location. It's too far from the city and there's no much to do. However, nothing can be done to change that. I would like that there is more opportunities for...
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26 Feb 25
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Location great, if you aren’t in the group chats in difficult to find out more but it’s super easy to get in and once you’re in it’s...
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The University of Law
133 Great Hampton Street Birmingham West Midlands B18 6AQ United Kingdom
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