LLM Legal Practice LLM

Law, like any other sector, is subject to rapid change and development. Both the introduction of a new route to qualification (the SQE - Solicitors Qualifying Examination) and advancements in legal technology shape how we at Manchester Met prepare our students to become part of the legal workforce of the future. <br/><br/>The LLM Legal Practice allows you to develop key knowledge and professional skills to take the next step in your career, whether it be as a new graduate seeking qualification as a solicitor, or as a qualified lawyer pursuing opportunities for career development. <br/><br/>**Solicitor route** <br/><br/>If you are interested in qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales, this course will help you prepare to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2). You will study our following SQE preparatory units:<br/><br/><br/>- Foundations and Applications of Legal Knowledge (SQE 1)<br/><br/><br/>- Legal Skills and Legal Practice (SQE 2)<br/><br/><br/>These units are specifically designed to prepare you for the external examinations set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).<br/><br/>**Flexible course** <br/><br/>We offer this course in full-time and part-time modes of study to make the course more accessible to all students. If you are a full-time student, you will undertake the course on an intensive basis over one year, while part-time students can spread their studies over two years. This flexible approach enables you to both work and manage your personal commitments while studying. <br/><br/>**Features and Benefits** <br/><br/><br/>- **Prepare for the SQE** – our tailored solicitor route helps you to prepare for the external examinations set by the SRA. <br/><br/><br/>- **Postgraduate qualification** – graduates from the full masters degree will hold an internationally recognised qualification that could lead to a wide variety of career opportunities. <br/><br/><br/>- **Funding available** – if you are a UK resident, you may be eligible for the Postgraduate Loan Scheme if you study the full masters degree. <br/><br/><br/>- **Flexible study** – with full-time and part-time study options, you can fit your studies around your personal commitments and plans. <br/><br/><br/>- **Build experience** – volunteer through our extensive network of pro bono partners to build up your work experience. <br/><br/><br/>- **Research skills** – develop valuable legal research skills and take the opportunity to gain detailed knowledge of a legal specialism of your choice. <br/><br/><br/>- **Dynamic legal centre** – Manchester has a thriving legal sector, with a wide range of national and international firms that specialise in diverse areas of legal practice. <br/><br/><br/>- **Moot court room** – our state-of-the-art moot courtroom supports the development of our students’ legal advocacy. Sitting in the heart of the law school building, it’s a major focal point in our law school community.<br/>