Law & Professional Legal Practice

Immerse yourself in the world of law on this integrated master's course, combining an academic law degree with preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Do you want to become a solicitor? Our integrated master's degree provides a fully packaged qualification to help you qualify. We'll take you from day one as a law student to taking the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam* (SQE1).

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Study a traditional LLB qualification, adding an additional year to prepare for the SQE1, which must be passed to qualify as a solicitor

• Develop your understanding of the law, studying essential LLB modules that vary from the English legal system to criminal law, commercial law, and international human rights law

• Discover how the rule of law applies across a range of contexts, including legal, social, economic, commercial, political, historical, ethical, and cultural

• Embed practical skills development into your learning and gain an insight into the legal sector with an optional placement year

• Tailor your study to match your career aspirations as you choose from a varied portfolio of optional modules taught by experts in these fields

• Prepare for the SQE by studying the Foundations of Legal Knowledge as determined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

• Explore concepts of professionalism and the demands of professional practice as a solicitor throughout the course

*Separate fee payable to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to sit these external examinations.

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Professional links
We have strong connections with local, regional and national law firms, so you'll have the opportunity to network with potential employers during your study. Some of the firms and organisations we work in conjunction with include:

• Addleshaw Goddard

• Leeds City Council

• Switalskis

• Ison Harrison Solicitors

• Advocates for Animals

Law in Practice guest lectures
Prominent legal figures regularly feature in our guest lecture series to share their experience of the profession with you. Previous speakers include human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, chief executive of The Law Society, Catherine Dixon, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.

Pro Bono opportunities
Leeds Law School offers numerous Pro Bono opportunities for you to take advantage of, including our Law Clinic volunteering with charity Support Through Court, and our Street Law programme.

Mentor guarantee
Our mentor guarantee is an integral part of the educational experience at Leeds Law School. You'll be paired with a professional mentor from Leeds' legal community. Your mentor will provide invaluable insight into the legal profession to support your educational development and enhance career opportunities. We offer a guarantee, so every student who'd like a mentor can have one.

Law Trove
Leeds Law School subscribes to Law Trove, an online service offered by Oxford University Press, worth over £200. This means you'll have free access to all Oxford University Press Law textbooks. You'll be able to read texts online or download chapters in PDF format to read offline or print.

Why study the MLaw Law & Professional Legal Practice course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Prepare to become a solicitor by studying this fully packaged degree, covered by your undergraduate student loan (including maintenance loan)*

• Learn from expert tutors with extensive professional experience and networks in our modern and collaborative Leeds Law School facilities

• Study in Leeds city centre, one of the UK's largest legal hubs

• Gain key legal experience by working with real clients within our Law Clinic and during placement opportunities

• Professional mentor guarantee - gain valuable insight by being paired with a mentor from Leeds' legal or business community

*Course fees covered by your undergraduate student finance provider if you're eligible for student loans.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Contract Law
• Criminal Law
• English Legal System
• Legal & Employability Skills
• Public Law

Year 2 Modules:

• Property Law (recommended option module)
• Tort Law (recommended option module)
• Advocacy
• Child Law
• Client Care Skills
• Construction Law
• Family Law
• Legal Tech
• Perspectives on Law & Society
• International Trade Law
• Commercial Law

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Equity & Trusts (recommended option module)
• European Law in Contexts (recommended option module)
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 4 Core Modules:

• Criminal Law & Practice
• Dispute Resolution
• Business Law & Practice (inc taxation)
• Introduction to SQE2
• Legal Services, Ethics & Professional Conduct
• Property Law Practice (inc taxation)
• Solicitors Accounts
• Wills & Administration of Estates (inc taxation)
  In addition, choose from a list of Year 4 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.