Law Senior Status
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 39,133 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Law Senior Status

    About

    Start a career in law without spending another three years studying. We’ve designed this two-year programme for students who have a degree in a different area but want to change direction. It’s also a great option if you studied law outside the UK and didn’t cover core UK law modules.

    Queen Mary is home to the Legal Advice Centre, as well as being a hub for experienced practitioners, researchers and honorary King's Counsel members. We even have a podcast ReImagineLAW” that demystifies different areas of legal practice.

    You can connect with legal experts from major City firms such as Reed Smith, BCLP and Mishcon de Reya, as well as practices focusing on social justice and charities, including Z2K. We also work with in-house legal teams of major corporations such as CHANEL.

    Supporting your success

    Just like our standard LLB programme, you’ll start with the basics like Acts of Parliament and EU legislation, as well as mastering the skills you need to understand legal documents. Then you’ll pick from a range of specialist fields such as criminology, intellectual property or medical negligence.

    Worried about returning to education? As well as support from our teaching team, you’ll have access to the student-led Senior Status Society, which offers support with coursework and organises events exclusively for Senior Status students. So, make your ambition a reality and start your journey into law with us.

    Disciplines

    School of Law

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Degree

    2:1 honours degree or equivalent.

    Must include
    There is no set subject requirement, but traditional academic subjects are preferred.

    This programme is designed for non-law graduates. If you have previously studied law modules at degree level - particuarly the Foundation elements of English law - you may not be eligible for this programme. Contact [email protected] for guidance.

    Non-UK students

    International equivalent to a UK 2:1 honours degree. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

    English language

    Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

    You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

    Further information

    See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme. You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree. Further information See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

    Career

    Careers

    A degree from the School of Law opens up an enormous pool of roles for our graduates. Many apply their degree knowledge directly, entering legal roles such as barrister, solicitor, paralegal and legal adviser. Others use the broad range of skills gained during study in other sectors, such as public administration and business.

    Recent graduates from the School of Law have been hired by:

    • Arcadis LLP
    • Chambers and Partners
    • Deloitte
    • Dentons
    • House of Commons
    • Macfarlanes LLP.

    Career support

    During your time at the School of Law you will have access to a bespoke careers programme, including:

    • one-on-one appointments throughout the year with a dedicated careers adviser
    • workshops and events to help you identify your career options, train you in recruitment and selection methods and provide you with networking opportunities
    • an opportunity to apply for a six-week mentoring scheme with a leading law firm
    • over 120 employer-led events per year, from seminars to large fairs, which host major legal employers on campus including Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Macfarlanes, Linklaters, Herbert Smith Freehills, Eversheds and Blackstone Chambers.

    Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    39,133 / year(s)

    Law Senior Status

    Queen Mary University of London

    Queen Mary University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London