Master in Legal Practice Sqe1 And 2 Pg Dip

The tuition fee is 25,252 USD per year.

At the London Metropolitan University's Guildhall School of Business and Law, students benefit from a practice-focused environment where academic rigour meets the realities of the modern legal profession. This Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a Level 7 qualification specifically engineered to provide comprehensive preparation for both Part One and Part Two of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Designed for law graduates who are navigating the transition from academic study to professional practice, this programme offers a flexible learning environment. Students can choose to study on campus during the day or access content online in the evenings, with the option to blend these modes of study. The curriculum is delivered by a team of experienced solicitors and senior academics, ensuring that the instruction remains grounded in current legal practice and the specific demands of the SRA syllabus.

Distinctive features of this programme

• Practical Experience: Students may participate in the university's Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic, which offers the opportunity to gain up to six months of qualifying work experience (QWE).
• Professional Focus: The curriculum includes specialised option modules—such as Child Law, Commercial Law, and Immigration Law—allowing students to gain early exposure to areas of practice they may encounter in their future careers.
• Flexible Pathways: Beyond the core SQE preparation, students have the option to progress to a full LLM by undertaking a dissertation, providing a pathway to further academic specialisation.
• Integrated Support: Learners receive access to 24/7 digital resources, including Westlaw and Lexis+, alongside individual personal tutoring to guide them through the rigorous examination preparation process.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.