LLM Conversion in Law 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Birmingham City University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course allows non-law graduates wanting to enter the legal profession the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the foundational principles of the law in England and Wales and go onto further study to become a solicitor or barrister. To achieve this, the course has been designed to align with the subjects that you will need to study further to successfully undertake the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE), while also meeting the requirements of the Bar Standards Board in the Bar Qualification Manual for Conversion Courses. Studying at Birmingham City University (BCU) offers a diverse and practise-based learning opportunity for you to develop your legal education in a modern environment within an exciting city. While we are rooted in Birmingham, as a university we aim to be reaching far beyond.

The Law is wide and varied, and our teaching reflects that. Therefore, when you study with us, you can develop your knowledge on a wide range of topics. Assessments are designed to be realistic and applicable to future careers, including a range of different assessment types to suit a range of preference of learning styles.

Creating an excellent learning experience for you is our priority, both within our department and the wider University. As part of this, we concentrate on delivering outstanding teaching from staff who are either experienced in research or practice, so that you receive a ‘hands on’ approach to become confident, creative, resilient and responsible as you progress towards your preferred career.

This is demonstrated throughout our commitment to clinical legal education, with our Law Clinic offering numerous volunteer opportunities. We are incredibly proud of our distinctive Law Clinic which offers you the ability to engage with real-world briefs and clients while you study in multiple areas of Law including Immigration Law and Welfare Clinics. Our close alliances with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Support Through Court means you have a wide range of choice to ensure that you are experiencing multiple different forms of Law and practise. The skills you gain within our Law Clinic allow you to practice your skills and techniques, before beginning to practice.

We know that even from your first day, you’ll be thinking about the next step after you graduate so employability has been embedded throughout the degree to support all career aspirations. You are also encouraged to engage in extra-curricular activities to support your learning, with student societies such as the highly successful Mooting & Debating Society. Furthermore, you will have the ability to engage with the wider Birmingham legal community through our connections with the Birmingham Law Society, the largest regional law society in the UK and engage in the various networking events organised throughout your university experience.

Upon completion of your Masters, you will be equipped with a degree that enables you to progress to the next level of legal training that has been customised to support the development of your personal employability.

Programme overview

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course allows non-law graduates wanting to enter the legal profession the opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the foundational principles of the law in England and Wales and go onto further study to become a solicitor or barrister. To achieve this, the course has been designed to align with the subjects that you will need to study further to successfully undertake the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE), while also meeting the requirements of the Bar Standards Board in the Bar Qualification Manual for Conversion Courses. Studying at Birmingham City University (BCU) offers a diverse and practise-based learning opportunity for you to develop your legal education in a modern environment within an exciting city. While we are rooted in Birmingham, as a university we aim to be reaching far beyond.

The Law is wide and varied, and our teaching reflects that. Therefore, when you study with us, you can develop your knowledge on a wide range of topics. Assessments are designed to be realistic and applicable to future careers, including a range of different assessment types to suit a range of preference of learning styles.

Creating an excellent learning experience for you is our priority, both within our department and the wider University. As part of this, we concentrate on delivering outstanding teaching from staff who are either experienced in research or practice, so that you receive a ‘hands on’ approach to become confident, creative, resilient and responsible as you progress towards your preferred career.

This is demonstrated throughout our commitment to clinical legal education, with our Law Clinic offering numerous volunteer opportunities. We are incredibly proud of our distinctive Law Clinic which offers you the ability to engage with real-world briefs and clients while you study in multiple areas of Law including Immigration Law and Welfare Clinics. Our close alliances with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Support Through Court means you have a wide range of choice to ensure that you are experiencing multiple different forms of Law and practise. The skills you gain within our Law Clinic allow you to practice your skills and techniques, before beginning to practice.

We know that even from your first day, you’ll be thinking about the next step after you graduate so employability has been embedded throughout the degree to support all career aspirations. You are also encouraged to engage in extra-curricular activities to support your learning, with student societies such as the highly successful Mooting & Debating Society. Furthermore, you will have the ability to engage with the wider Birmingham legal community through our connections with the Birmingham Law Society, the largest regional law society in the UK and engage in the various networking events organised throughout your university experience.

Upon completion of your Masters, you will be equipped with a degree that enables you to progress to the next level of legal training that has been customised to support the development of your personal employability.

Admission Requirements

2.2+
6.5+

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,880 GBP

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