LLM Law (Solicitors' Practice)

University of Kent

United Kingdom, Canterbury

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University of Kent

United Kingdom , Canterbury

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Canterbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

LLM Law (Solicitors' Practice)

About

Overview

Unlock your legal career and take the next step on your path to becoming a solicitor with our LLM in Solicitors' Practice, meticulously crafted to prepare you for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE). This course combines hands-on training with real courtroom experience, guiding you through the essentials of Functioning Legal Knowledge, including ethics, to build on the Foundations of Legal Knowledge gained in your undergraduate studies.

Through a balanced approach of lectures, interactive workshops, and independent study, you’ll enhance your problem-solving abilities and engage in reflective discussions to prepare for a career in legal practice. Our curriculum emphasises the practical procedures of law, alongside key areas of Functioning Legal Knowledge, promoting a reflective, nuanced understanding of both substantive legal rights and broader themes.

Benefit from Kent Law School’s strong connections with local employers, providing valuable opportunities for paid Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) placements. As one of the UK’s leading law schools and ranked 2nd in research in the Complete University Guide, Kent offers the advantage of learning from award-winning academics with practitioner experience. Our distinctive critical approach situates the law within wider social, political, and economic contexts, encouraging you to think critically about the diverse challenges and impacts of the legal field.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have achieved at least 2:2 in your law degree with an overall average of above 57% or above on their classification. Alterntatively, you must have achieved at least a 2:2 with an overall average of 57% or above on their classification in any non-law degree and achieved a pass in a Graduate Diploma in Law (or equivalent).

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

International students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

This course requires a Very Good level of English language, equivalent to a high B2 on CEFR.

Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English Language requirements webpage.

Examples:

IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE Academic 67 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test

A degree from the UK

A degree from a Majority English Speaking Country

Career

Your future

The taught modules of this course focus on employability skills to help you thrive as a solicitor. You will tackle practical exercises based on real-life scenarios, similar to those in the SQE2 exams. We encourage use of the latest legal software and online practitioner texts. We collaborate with local lawyers to ensure our teaching methods and content are informed by current practice. Our 'Practical Approach' Series features talking heads videos with practitioners that bring law to life and align your learning with what future employers want.

Outside the classroom, you can build an employability portfolio through various activities like the law clinic, the lawyering skills programme and the student outdoor clerk scheme. These experiences will enrich your learning and also align with values like sustainability and ethical practice.

Our MLaw Paralegal (QWE) Scheme lets you work up to three days a week at partner firms, fitting perfectly with our block timetable where you attend university for two days. Applicants for the standalone MLaw LLM (Solicitors’ Practice) must apply to the course in good time and pay a non-refundable deposit to be considered for the QWE Scheme.

Our approach comprehensively integrates employability skills into your studies and offers diverse co-curricular activities. We align with the university's Careers and Employability Strategy, equipping you with the skills and experiences to succeed in the legal field, locally, or further afield.

Career support

Whether you want to get ahead in your current career, change lanes, or kickstart a new one – we are here to help you realise your ambition.