Graduate Diploma in Law GDL 12 months Postgraduate Program By City St George's, University of London (formally City) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

13,590 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Designed for individuals who decide to pursue a legal career after completing their undergraduate studies in a non-law discipline, this programme will cover the fundamentals of law including case law, legal analysis and oral argument, as well as an introduction to legal ethics. This course allows progression onto professional training programmes to become either a solicitor or a barrister.


You will learn how to directly read case law and build skills in legal analysis, oral argument and writing.


We cover the seven core foundation subjects that are required as part of the academic stage of training as a barrister in England Wales and successful completion of the programme will qualify you for entry to the vocational stage of training.


The course will also provide excellent training for non-law graduates planning to qualify as a solicitor (although it is not designed on its own to prepare you for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination).


You are encouraged to consider your reasons for practising law and how you will personally experience value in practise.


Our programme is designed to be accessible and focused on your experience and a seamless transition into law. We offer significant one-to-one support, many opportunities to network and for you to gain the practical experience useful to kick-start your career in the legal profession.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Designed for individuals who decide to pursue a legal career after completing their undergraduate studies in a non-law discipline, this programme will cover the fundamentals of law including case law, legal analysis and oral argument, as well as an introduction to legal ethics. This course allows progression onto professional training programmes to become either a solicitor or a barrister.


You will learn how to directly read case law and build skills in legal analysis, oral argument and writing.


We cover the seven core foundation subjects that are required as part of the academic stage of training as a barrister in England Wales and successful completion of the programme will qualify you for entry to the vocational stage of training.


The course will also provide excellent training for non-law graduates planning to qualify as a solicitor (although it is not designed on its own to prepare you for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination).


You are encouraged to consider your reasons for practising law and how you will personally experience value in practise.


Our programme is designed to be accessible and focused on your experience and a seamless transition into law. We offer significant one-to-one support, many opportunities to network and for you to gain the practical experience useful to kick-start your career in the legal profession.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
7+
95+
65+

A degree (in any subject), of at least an upper second-class honours standard, conferred by a institution in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. Or, an approved degree conferred by a institution outside the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and a very good knowledge of the English language.

The rules governing admission to practise law vary from country to country. Before applying, applicants wishing to take the GDL as a step towards becoming a lawyer outside England and Wales are strongly advised to check that these courses are accepted with the appropriate body in the country in which they wish to qualify/practise.

In reaching our selection decisions we will take account of:

  • Academic performance
  • Evidence of intellectual ability
  • Professional and legal work experience
  • Personal statement
  • Commitment to studying law
  • References
Applicants whose first language is not English should hold the following qualification:

  • IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components.
  • TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: 95 overall with no less than 24 in Writing and Reading, 22 in Listening and 25 in Speaking
  • LanguageCert ESOL International online: C1 Expert Pass (combined written and oral test)
  • PTE Academic: 65 or better

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

13,590 GBP
-

International Students

13,590 GBP
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