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Birkbeck, University of London: Law (SQE1)
| Institution | Birkbeck, University of London |
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| Department | Birkbeck Law School |
| Web | http://www.bbk.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0203 907 0700 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The LLM Law (SQE1) at Birkbeck is a professionally focused master’s degree designed to combine essential professional preparation alongside internationally recognised, research-led teaching. As well as offering you the opportunity to follow a specialised pathway, this postgraduate degree allows you to undertake comprehensive preparation for Part 1 of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) with expert support from BARBRI, a global leader in professional legal education.
Why choose this course?
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This LLM Law (SQE1) is ideal if you already hold a qualifying law degree (LLB) or a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and wish to take the first major step toward qualification as a solicitor.
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It is particularly suited to motivated students who want to secure their Functioning Legal Knowledge for the SQE1 exam.
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It will appeal to legal professionals looking to validate their legal knowledge for the SQE1 while gaining a master’s qualification in their specific area of interest. It will also appeal to those seeking a career change and wanting a structured, academically rigorous foundation before proceeding to qualifying work experience.
What you will learn
This LLM Law teaches you the Functioning Legal Knowledge required for SQE1 alongside a specialist pathway to equip you with a rigorous grounding in black-letter law, expertise in specialist topics, and commercial and contextual awareness.
You can also specialise by taking one of the following pathways:
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Commercial and Business Contexts
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Technology and Sustainable Governance
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International Law, Justice and Human Rights.
Whichever pathway you take, you will graduate ready to pass the first stage of your solicitor qualification exams.
How you will learn
This is an intensive course, taught via lectures and seminars, in which you will balance postgraduate coursework with SQE1 preparation. You will gain access to industry-leading SQE preparation materials and mock assessments through Birkbeck’s partnership with BARBRI.
This course can be taken either full- or part-time, with classes in the evening, and some modules are available on campus or online. The SQE preparation module is delivered fully online and asynchronously.
Please note that if you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will not be able to apply for this course as the online study element may affect the conditions of your visa.
Highlights
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This course offers you the chance to undertake the SQE1 assessment while also gaining a prestigious, specialised LLM degree.
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This course is taught in partnership with BARBRI, to offer students expert professional support in their preparation for the SQE1.
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Birkbeck's Law School is internationally renowned for its pathbreaking theoretical, political and humanities-based scholarship.
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You will be able to attend our Law School Annual Lecture and specialist research seminars.
Careers and employability
On successful completion of this course you will have gained an array of transferable skills, including developing your ability to:
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demonstrate self-direction, effective time management and resilience in balancing the demands of intensive master’s-level academic study
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apply critical thinking, adaptability and professional judgement in addressing legal problems and communicate complex legal ideas clearly and persuasively.
You will find graduates pursuing careers in the following roles:
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Solicitor
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Barrister
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In-house legal counsel
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Paralegal or legal executive
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Compliance or regulatory officer
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Policy adviser or legal policy officer
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Legal researcher or academic
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Legal technology or innovation specialist
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Human rights or NGO legal officer
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Contracts or risk manager
Legal reasoning, research and analytical skills gained are highly valued, so graduates may also pursue careers in areas such as dispute resolution, corporate governance, project management or consultancy.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law. We will also consider law graduates with less than a second-class honours degree where they also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience. We will also accept a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or LLM covering the seven foundations of legal knowledge (as recognised by the Bar Standards Board). Non-law graduates may be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area, or an area directly related to their programme of study as well as a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree. We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 14880 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 14880 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 14880 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 14880 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22980 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law. We will also consider law graduates with less than a second-class honours degree where they also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience. We will also accept a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or LLM covering the seven foundations of legal knowledge (as recognised by the Bar Standards Board). Non-law graduates may be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area, or an area directly related to their programme of study as well as a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree. We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. |
| Location | Main Site Malet Street London WC1E 7HX |
Fees
| England | 7440 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 7440 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7440 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7440 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11490 GBP for Year 1 |
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