Professional Legal Practice Postgraduate Diploma

University of Westminster

United Kingdom, London

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University of Westminster

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Central London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,000 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Professional Legal Practice Postgraduate Diploma

About

Course summary

The Professional Legal Practice Postgraduate Diploma is designed as a conversion course for non-law graduates who are seeking to transition to a career in law. You’ll learn both the law and its practical application to realistic client-based and ethical problems and situations. The course will provide you with a solid foundation to qualify either as a solicitor or a barrister, whichever profession you decide upon.

The knowledge gained on this course will allow you to progress to further study for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (SQE) or for a Bar Standards Board authorised barristers’ training course. You will learn the essential foundation areas of legal knowledge needed for a career in law.

You’ll be able to develop key, relevant skills in your tutorials, looking at writing, drafting, interviewing and advising, research, case and matter analysis and advocacy. You’ll be assessed by a variety of authentic assessments which include advocacy, a case study report and analysis of a legal case. These will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate that you have acquired competence in a range of essential professional legal skills in addition to understanding the substantive law.

Top reasons to study with us

Small, interactive group sessions allow you to benefit from individual guidance and help. These sessions mimic a live legal workplace, providing you with an opportunity to put your knowledge of theory into practice
The opportunity to undertake real client legal work under the supervision of tutors working in the Student Law Centre. The focus is on experiential learning through reflection, analysis and planning
Highly experienced and approachable lecturers, many of whom are qualified solicitors or barristers
The course is taught at Westminster Law School in the heart of London's West End, with many law firms nearby

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline including Law, Social Science. Applicants without the standard qualifications who have significant professional experience in the relevant field or related professional qualifications may be considered.

If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Recognition of prior learning and experience

If you have previously studied at university level, or have equivalent work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your course at Westminster. For more information, visit our Recognition of Prior Learning page.

Application process

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Career

The University's Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

This course will prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including: