LLM Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2)

The Master's degree in Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) is designed to enhance your academic understanding of the law and to develop your practical legal skills, equipping you to undertake both components of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2) in order to move towards qualifying as a solicitor. This is a practice-based programme, building on the functioning legal knowledge required to pass the SQE 1 assessments, enabling you to engage in application and workplace simulation; as well as develop the skills and competence required for ‘day one’ of legal practice. Our primary goal is to guide your progression toward becoming a solicitor, with a strong focus on SQE exam preparation to ensure a smooth transition into your legal career. We offer comprehensive learning materials, resources, and diagnostic testing to support both SQE1 and SQE2 exams. The programme is developed with BARBRI, a trusted legal educator that specialises in innovative technology, having helped more than 1.4 million students and professionals succeed in achieving their legal qualification across the globe. Their approach to preparation for solicitor qualification combines ultimate flexibility and individualised learning through an intelligent online learning platform which schedules the learning content into your own Personal Study Plan (PSP). Upon completion, you will have earned a modern LLM, started building your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) portfolio, and be well-prepared to enter the legal profession in England and Wales. The Rice-Jones Trust Scholarship The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust was set by an individual who wanted to benefit postgraduate law students studying in the North West of England. The individual's late husband and father were both lawyers, and this inspired her to help students who show academic promise and a commitment to the legal profession, but who may not necessarily have the financial support to undertake their studies. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust is registered at the Charity Commission with registration number 1171890. Click here for full details. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship is available to applicants who have accepted a place to study on a postgraduate law course, including but not limited to the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar Professional Training Course or the Master's in Law. The amount offered and purpose for which the Scholarship award is offered is at the absolute discretion of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust and may vary per individual. A successful applicant may be in receipt of a grant of up to £20,000. Applications must be received before 29 May 2026. Apply using this form, any queries please contact the email address at the bottom of the form.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree Minimum 2:2 from an undergraduate degree in law or any undergraduate degree plus the common professional examination/Graduate Diploma in Law (or its equivalent) such as the PGCert Foundations in Law offered at LJMU. Further information Extra Requirements International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact the International Admissions Team for further information. International requirements IELTS Would require a combined score of 6.5 or above (minimum 6.0 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU LAWCABS is the official application route for this programme. Further information on the application process can be found here Your Law Career Starts Here

Central Applications Board. Please visit lawcabs.ac.uk and search for the Liverpool John Moores Legal Practice LLM SQE 1 and 2 **We are no longer accepting applications from international students for 2026 entry onto this programme**

IELTS Would require a combined score of 6.5 or above (minimum 6.0 in each component) Further information Extra Requirements International student

International students: £12,050 per year

UK students: £12,050 per year

UK/Home: £12,050 per year

International: £12,050 per year

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