Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) LLM

What you will study

Our one-year LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) programme will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to pass SQE1, together with the practical skills which are desired by law firms. During the year, you will be supported by legal experts with a wealth of experience in practice, who will ensure that you are fully prepared to complete the SQE1 exams.

The professional focus of this programme will provide a strong foundation upon which to prepare you for future practice as a newly qualified solicitor including:

• Client interviewing
• Negotiation
• Advocacy
• Professional conduct
• Research and drafting.

Surrey has partnered with Oxford University Press (OUP) to embed SQE1 preparation materials within our Virtual Learning Environment, SurreyLearn. This enables us to provide exam-focused workshops and also gives students access to directed learning, online tests and mock exams through OUP’s online portal, SQE Prep & Practise.  

Each module will also include practical live skills assessments which will enhance your understanding of the SQE subjects in a professional environment and prepare you for life as a solicitor.  

In addition to full access to the University’s physical and online library resources, LLM students will also have access to the Practical Law database which is used by multiple law firms.  

In the Legal Professional Environment and Regulation module, you will also get real life experience of law in practice, including:   

• Advising clients about legal queries through the Free Legal Answers Platform hosted by the charity LawWorks
• Accessing the Practical Law database used by many law firms
• Assisting with pro bono legal justice projects and clinics
• Observing court hearings and applications
• Participating in workshops and mentoring opportunities facilitated by Non-Russell Group (NRG) Lawyers and Surrey Law School alumni.

This is a demanding but exciting programme with a leading university. Our close relationship with the legal sector will provide students with the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and guidance throughout the year and potential work experience upon completion of the programme.

The SQE and SOLICITORS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION trade marks are the property of and are used under licence from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.