Legal Practice | University of Sunderland

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Course summary

Experience working in a live client professional environment. Manage your own caseload. Qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.

This course will prepare you for qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. Our part-time offer means you can combine study with work and complete the course before or alongside your training contract. You will study all the modules you need to complete your Legal Practice Course (LPC) for the purposes of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Open days

University of Sunderland in London - Open Day
14 Mar 2026, 13:00
London

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold 2:2 in a Qualified Law Degree or equivalent, or a 2:2 in any discipline followed by successful completion of a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL).

We also welcome applications from Fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives (FILEX) or those with an appropriate level of relevant professional experience.

Subject Spotlights

Subject Spotlights give you the chance to try a higher education course before you apply. Delivered by the lecturers themselves you will gain insight into what it's like to study the course and give your personal statement a boost.

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Cancer, Brain Tumours & Rogue Cells: The Science Behind The Killer Disease
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Influencing Consumer Behaviour: The Power Of The Brand.
with Iraa Wimpenny from University of Sunderland
Euthanasia: Should It Be Legalised In The UK?
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Exploring Vulnerability Through A Criminological Lense
with Sarah Connelly from the University of Sunderland
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Sustainable Engineering: Saving Planet Earth
with Dave Knapton from the University of Sunderland

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England	£8500	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8500	Year 1
Scotland	£8500	Year 1
Wales	£8500	Year 1
EU	£17000	Year 1
International	£17000	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

University of Sunderland

Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

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Course contact details

Main Contact

Email:student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Phone:0191 515 3000

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