Entry requirements

to have completed the academic stage of training as prescribed by the SRA. This is normally evidenced by the possession (actual or predicted) of a qualifying law degree or the Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law

a minimum second class honours average of at least 50% actual or predicted in the Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law

Additional Information:

IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
RPL is not accepted on this course
International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details
International students entering on a Student visa cannot study par-time

Months of entry

September

Course content

LJMU's Legal Practice Course produces highly skilled, commercially aware and effective Trainee Solicitors, prepared for the demands of a Training Contract.

This course is available to study full-time or part-time.

Long running course with an established reputation
Highly experienced team of tutors, including current practitioners
Established links with the local legal profession, leading to job opportunities for graduates
Commended pastoral support during your studies, personal tutors and subject tutors all offering an open door to deal with issues quickly and appropriately
Flexible part-time study routes
Generous funding scholarships available for home and overseas students

The School of Law is dedicated to enabling its students to become highly effective trainee solicitors through our well respected Legal Practice Course (LPC). This LPC is trusted by the legal profession as a real predictor of your ability to meet the demands of legal practice. It is a practice-based programme - students engage in analysis and application, and workplace simulation, allowing them to develop the skills and competence required for day one of legal practice.

As an LPC student, you will join an established professional legal network and continue your professional development with experts across a variety of legal fields.

The LPC has been the prescribed course for graduates wishing to qualify as a solicitor since 1992, over 1300 lawyers have graduated from the LPC at LJMU.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's introduction of the SQE now changes the route individuals must take to qualify as a solicitor. You can still take the traditional taught LPC here at LJMU, recognised by thousands in the legal profession, to enhance your personal development and your chances of securing employment within a very competitive legal profession.

Important dates:

The deadline for full-time applications (made via the central Applications Board) is Friday 16 August 2024. Part-time applications must be made through the LJMU online application form. The deadline for part-time applications is Friday 16 August 2024.

The programme starts on Monday 2 September 2024.

We provide extensive networking and work-placement opportunities, including enhanced work experience via our Solicitor Mentor Scheme. The dissertation element of the course provides the opportunity to enhance your career prospects through acquiring vocationally relevant knowledge. It will enable you to make a significant and measurable contribution to the body of legal knowledge in your chosen subject.

This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.

Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.

Information for international students

View country specific entry requirements

Further information is also available from our international web pages.

Fees and funding

Please see the course page for more information.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

LLM
part time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Course Emquiries
Email: courses@ljmu.ac.uk

Phone: 0151 231 5090

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