LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2)
Your Pathway to Solicitor Qualification
The LLM Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2) is designed for law and non-law graduates aiming to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. This fully online Master’s combines targeted SQE1 and SQE2 preparation with practice-ready skills in legal research, drafting, and professional ethics, so you graduate with more than exam readiness: you graduate with career-ready legal competence.
Certgates & Arden University Partnership
This program is delivered online by Arden University, a UK institution recognised for its accessible, career-focused degrees. Through Certgates, students gain direct access to Arden’s advanced online learning environment while benefiting from Certgates’ student-first guidance and application support. Choose full-time (12 months) to fast-track your qualification, or part-time (24 months) to study alongside work.
Why Choose This Program?
Accreditation
While the SQE is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and not “accredited” in the traditional sense, this LLM is profession-aligned:
- Dedicated SQE1 & SQE2 preparation embedded across diploma and master’s stages.
- Access to SQE1 learning materials for up to 12 months after completing the programme.
Portable e-portfolio of legal skills for SQE2 preparation.
What You Will Study
Modules (Total 180Credits):
The programme is structured in two stages: Diploma and Master’s to build comprehensive SQE readiness and professional capability.
Diploma Stage (120 credits)
Master’s Stage (60 credits, electives)
Career Prospects
This LLM provides you with the legal knowledge, professional legal practice skills, and SQE preparation to move confidently towards qualification as a Solicitor of England and Wales. You’ll also build competencies valued across the legal sector, including research excellence, drafting accuracy, client care, and ethical decision-making, opening opportunities in private practice, in-house legal teams, public bodies, and legal tech.
Your path to qualification typically includes:
- A degree (any subject) or Level 6 equivalent
- Passing SQE1 and SQE2
- Completing two years’ QWE
Meeting the SRA character and suitability requirements
How We Teach, How You Learn
Assessments
Assessment is designed to mirror SQE formats and build confidence progressively:
Learning Experience:
Entry Requirements
We consider applications case by case, including those with professional experience. Minimum expectations
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Frequently Asked Questions.
Do I need a law degree to apply for this programme?
No. The LLM is open to both law and non-law graduates. If you hold an undergraduate degree in any subject, you can apply. The programme is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and SQE-specific preparation you’ll need.
How does this course prepare me for the SQE exams?
You’ll complete a full Diploma stage covering core areas of English law aligned with SQE1, plus a Master’s stage that develops SQE2 competencies in advocacy, drafting, research, and client care. Dedicated consolidation blocks and access to practice questions mirror SQE formats.
Is this course accredited by the SRA?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates the SQE itself and does not accredit specific courses. However, this LLM integrates SQE1 and SQE2 preparation directly into its structure and provides extended access to SQE resources after graduation.
What career paths can I pursue after this degree?
The programme equips you to qualify as a Solicitor of England and Wales by completing SQE1, SQE2, and your QWE. It also builds transferable skills for roles in private practice, in-house legal teams, public organisations, and legal tech companies.
Get a Free Consultation
Ready to qualify as a solicitor?Apply now for your free consultation and discover how this LLM can help you prepare for SQE1 & SQE2 and confidently build your career in Legal Practice.
