MLaw Law with Professional Practice

Course overview

This course aims to prepare you for the dynamic legal landscape by developing proficiency in various professional contexts.

The MLaw Law with Professional Practice course is designed to prepare you for the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) professional stage. You'll have the opportunity to develop the necessary legal skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your respective law qualification.

• Suitable if you have legal practice as a clear career goal in mind.
• Blends both academic study and simulated professional practice throughout to provide you with the foundation upon which to build your legal career.
• You should develop a thorough understanding of the professional ethics and codes of conduct necessary to thrive in legal practice.

The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.

Why you should study this course

• Dual award course
  Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded both the MLaw Law with Professional Practice and LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons) awards.
• Simulated law firm
  Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment and gain hands-on experience, honing your legal skills in a realistic setting that mirrors the challenges and intricacies of actual legal practice⁴.
• Get hands on
  Apply to volunteer in one of our three pro-bono clinics with the Central England Law Centre where selected students can gain practical legal experience under the supervision of trained solicitors and lawyers.
• Professional preparation
  Use our dedicated Moot Room for courtroom practice, providing you with practical experiences you can use in your future career⁴.
• Grow your legal networks
  You will have access to Coventry Law School’s ‘Raising the Bar’ scheme, that offers you the opportunity to network with members of and gain an honest insight into the legal profession².

If you choose to start this course in January you will study exactly the same course but over a slightly shorter timescale in Year 1. This is ideal if you missed the September start, want to transfer from a different university or course or just need a bit more time to prepare for life at university.

Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of the LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons), you should be able to:

• critically evaluate contemporary issues and developments within the law of England and Wales and international law and practice, being cognisant of diverse cultural and global perspectives,
• identify and synthesise relevant information from primary and secondary sources, using both digital and non-digital resources, whilst adhering to principles of academic integrity,
• draw reasoned conclusions through the application of legal principles and/or knowledge of legal procedure to complex authentic legal problems, whilst tolerating ambiguity and recognising alternative legal and practical outcomes,
• demonstrate effective self-management through reflective practice, make effective use of feedback and work independently or collaboratively as appropriate,
• demonstrate intellectual independence through the acquisition of specialist legal knowledge and understanding of current legal thinking and/or emerging research,
• critically analyse the theories, concepts, values, principles and laws across a range of substantive legal areas,
• understand principles of sustainability, social responsibility and professional ethics and recognise their application to the law,
• communicate effectively and professionally, by conveying and explaining legal information, ideas and arguments in appropriate contexts to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences,
• demonstrate a range of practical legal skills, evidencing an appreciation of principles of professional ethics.

On successful completion of the MLaw Law with Professional Practice, you should also be able to:

• critically analyse and apply law and procedure across range of legal areas, in the context of professional practice,
• apply principles of sustainability, social responsibility and professional ethics to decision making related to professional legal practice,
• demonstrate a range of professional legal skills required for professional legal practice, evidencing adherence to professional codes of conduct and ethical decision making as relevant to practice as a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.

Coventry Law School’s strong reputation, industry links and rounded approach to employability means you should be well-prepared and confident in moving into your chosen career. Many students will opt to pursue a career as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or barrister. Even if you ultimately decide not to pursue a career within the legal profession, the course develops readily transferrable skills and graduate attributes that will enable you to be successful in alternative career destinations. The ability to communicate effectively, act with integrity, think critically and creatively, and adapt to change should set you on the path to success in the global graduate job market.