SQE Professional Legal Practice
Elevate your legal studies and pursue careers within the legal industry and related fields, with a postgraduate course tailored to Law graduates.
Save money on your course fees as an ARU graduate.
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Gain insights into the practical application of legal concepts in England and Wales, cultivating a deeper understanding of how law operates within a broader context.
This course incorporates online learning through BARBRI, the world’s largest legal exam prep platform, where you'll develop competence in applying the core legal principles and rules essential for mastering the Functioning Legal Knowledge required for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
You'll also have the flexibility to customise your studies to align with your personal interests and professional ambitions.
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Combine SQE studies with a Master’s degree that’s eligible for a UK Postgraduate Loan
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Deepen your understanding of the application of legal concepts and how the law operates
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Benefit from innovative online learning and mentorship from BARBRI experts
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Get hands-on experience by volunteering in our Law Clinic
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Build your network with our industry contacts and guest speakers
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Develop essential transferable skills for SQE2 and broader graduate professions
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Develop in-demand professional skills and prepare for the initial stage of the SQE assessment.
Skills you’ll develop on this course include logical reasoning, critical analysis, research, and independent judgement.
You can boost your employability while you study by volunteering at our Law Clinic, as well as taking advantage of our ARUCPD offer and law-focussed careers events.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our PhD Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Prepare for the initial stage of the SQE assessment and develop your legal specialism.
As well as three core modules relating to the SQE, you’ll study two or three optional modules, aligned to a particular ‘diet’. The diets on offer depend whether you choose to study in Cambridge or Chelmsford: see the modules and drop-downs below for diet breakdowns by campus.
You’ll top off your LLM with a major research practice on a relevant topic that interests you.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- SQE1 Preparation Functioning Legal Knowledge
- Introduction to Practical Legal Skills
- LLM SQE Major Project
- Family Law and Practice *
- Private Client *
- Employment Law and Practice *
- Issues in Transnational Commercial Law *
- Comparative Company Law *
- Corporate Governance *
- International Intellectual Property Law *
- Digital Law and Cybersecurity *
- Principles of Economics *
- SQE1 Preparation Functioning Legal Knowledge
- Introduction to Practical Legal Skills
- LLM SQE Major Project
- Family Law and Practice *
- Private Client *
- Employment Law and Practice *
- International Financial Markets and Investment *
- Finance for Decision Making (15 credits) *
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Sohinipreet AlgSQE Course director
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Dr Eglė DagilytėAssociate Professor
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Alicia VirtueDeputy Head of School
Facilities
As a Legal Professional Practice student, you’ll have access to:
- a mock courtroom to hone your legal skills
- Our Cambridge or Chelmsford Law Clinic, where you can volunteer to help members of the public
- ARU’s student-led Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.