Foundations in Law Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Why study Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University?

* Winner! Law School of the Year (Educate North Awards 2026)

* Gain a solid foundation in legal knowledge and skills

* Part Time Study Option

Provides legal knowledge with linked practical skills in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge:

* Contract Law

* Crime

* Equity & Trusts

* Land Law

* Public & EU Law

* Law of Tort

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.