Graduate Diploma in Law (Taught)

Why study this course?

Our GDL/Common Professional Examination course is one of the longest running and highest rated of all such courses in London. The Joint Academic Stage Board (of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board) has given it special commendation for its exceptionally high quality, including teaching, management and careers enhancement initiatives.

More about this course

The Common Professional Exam will give you a sound knowledge of the seven areas of law considered fundamental by the professional bodies.

The course aims to:

develop an understanding of the English legal system to provide a thorough grounding in the foundations of legal knowledge
train you in the professional skills of legal research, analysis and presentation in a friendly and nurturing environment
You may choose your own title for your research dissertation, subject to approval, which gives you the early opportunity to specialise in an area of particular interest to you
What our students say

"Studying Law at London Metropolitan University has been one very interesting aspect of my life. I have been able to gain the much needed commercial awareness in today's world. The support I have received from the tutors have given me the ability to stand and discuss on topical issues within and outside the United Kingdom. I have also been motivated to obtain an advanced degree. I strongly believe that the knowledge I have received from my studies at London Metropolitan University would enable me to face the challenges ahead as well as contribute my quota to the development of society."

National Student Survey 2016