Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree covering the relevant law foundation areas, or a Graduate Diploma in Law/CPE.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications that cover the foundation areas will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Overview

Solicitors play a crucial role in society and the world at large by upholding the rule of law and ensuring access to justice. Their expertise in interpreting and applying legal frameworks helps individuals, organisations, and communities navigate complex legal matters.

This LLM Professional Legal Practice course is designed to equip you with specialist knowledge and skills that are essential for legal practice. Specifically tailored to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), the programme provides comprehensive, practice-focused training to help you confidently prepare for the SQE assessments and thrive in your legal career.

Renowned for our practical, professionally focused legal education, you'll learn from expert lecturers with extensive backgrounds in professional legal practice who bring real-world insights into the classroom.

You'll also get the opportunity to build your first hand legal experience by working in our legal advice clinic, building Qualifing Work Experience while completing your studies.

Course highlights

Tailored to prepare students for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)
Develop in-depth understanding of law and legal issues in a professional context
Learn from subject experts
Work in our Legal Advice Clinic as part of your studies
Focused careers support to help you prepare for, or develop, your legal career

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

This Master’s course prepares you to enter the Solicitors Qualifying Examination with confidence whilst also building Qualifying Work Experience and developing your understanding of the complexities of professional legal practice.

With a strong focus on career development, you will build commercial awareness, have opportunities to extend your professional network, and develop an enhanced understanding of the evolving legal practice landscape. You’ll be given opportunities to develop key skills for legal practice and support to navigate legal recruitment processes.

Career planning

During your course you'll have expert career support from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Business and Law Career-Ready Programme. This support will continue for 5 years after you graduate.

Career support

You'll benefit from:

Networking events
Regular emails from the Career Ready Programme sharing job opportunities, application tips and events
Applied projects with companies such as IBM, Boeing and Hampshire County Council
Workshops to enhance your employability skills
Recruitment events including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
1-to-1 appointments
CV and cover letter advice
Interview preparation and practice
Support starting your own business

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

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

Course contact details

Name: University Admissions Centre
Email: admissions@port.ac.uk

Phone: 023 9284 5566

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