PG Cert Legal Practice (SQE1)

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PG Cert Legal Practice (SQE1)
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This Postgraduate Certificate in Legal Practice is a Level 7 course designed for law graduates who want to have the best possible preparation for Part One of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1). The course is designed to meet the diverse needs of students who wish to qualify as solicitors, providing practical legal knowledge to supplement a degree or Graduate Diploma in Law. Students can study full-time for one semester or part-time across two semesters. The institution offers a flexible timetable, allowing UK students to study on campus during the day, online in the evening, or a combination of both. International students can study online in the evenings. Classes are delivered live by experienced legal practitioners and academics through lectures, workshops, and seminars. Students also gain access to the institution's Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic, which can provide up to six months of qualifying work experience, contributing towards the requirements for qualifying as a solicitor.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £4,000 per year for full-time study and £2,000 per year for part-time study. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements

Other

This course requires you to meet the institution's standard postgraduate English language requirements.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 1

30 Credits

SQE Functioning Legal Knowledge Part 2

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is specifically aimed at students who wish to qualify as solicitors, providing the essential knowledge required to pass the SQE 1 examination. The skills gained are also highly transferable to various roles within the legal and business sectors.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/legal-practice-sqe1---pg-cert/ on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.