Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma at City, University of London

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#310

International students can study the Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma at City, University of London on the Law School Building [T] campus in London, United Kingdom. This Graduate Diploma degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year(s) and is offered at the Law School Building [T] campus. Tuition fees are USD 16,524 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

About Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma

Benefits of this course

The Solicitors’ Practice Programme is designed for those preparing for the new route to qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales.

Training to be a solicitor is an exciting, yet challenging undertaking. The Law School has been training solicitors for decades, many of whom have gone on to achieve prized positions in the legal world, so you can be assured that we have the ideal programme to help you excel in the SQE and prepare you for a career as a solicitor.

Over two 10-week terms, you will study the requisite material to prepare for the SQE 1 and SQE 2 respectively, equivalent to a Postgraduate Diploma.

If you select the Master of Laws (LLM) pathway, this will be followed by an additional 5-week elective term and submission of a legal practice research project to deepen your understanding of an area of legal practice that is of particular interest to you.

Awards

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Who is this course for?

This course is for holders of undergraduate UK law degrees (or non-Law graduates with a GDL) who wish to qualify as Solicitors in England and Wales and who wish to achieve an academic qualification as part of their preparation for the SQE assessments.

You will build on your existing legal knowledge and will acquire the knowledge and skills required both for the SQE assessments and for practising as a Solicitor.

Prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) 1 and 2 and for practice as a Solicitor. This programme has been designed in consultation with leading law firms to offer a relevant and modern course focussed on employability.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma at City, University of London

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabia

Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

Pre-master’s programmes

If you don't meet the entry requirements, please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at City, University of London. You can explore your options by visiting City's Foundation Programmes page.

Visa requirements

International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

Students on courses of more than six months
Students on courses of less than six months

For more information see our main Visa page.

English Program Requirements

You must have good English language skills. You must have an effective command of the language and be able to use it appropriately, accurately and fluently so as to handle complex and detailed arguments.

To satisfy this admission requirement, you must be able to demonstrate English language ability that is at least equivalent to a minimum score of 7.5 overall (and no less than 7 in each section) in the IELTS academic test or equivalent (see our website for details of alternative acceptable tests).

English language programmes

Don't meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Career Opportunities after Completing Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma

The City Law School has a long history of training solicitors, many of whom have gone onto obtain prized job roles in the legal world. This programme has been designed with the benefit of advice from a range of solicitors’ firms and is tailored to equip you with the knowledge and skills that firms seek, especially commercial acumen.

As much of the legal knowledge and many of the skills developed on the programme are transferable, students could find work in other professional environments such as:

Employed lawyers
Government Legal Service
Crown Prosecution Service
Local Government lawyers
Regulators
Academic lawyers
Legal publishing
Finance industry and banking
Commerce and business
Banking
Accountancy
Tax
Corporate governance
Ombudsman departments
As a student on the SPP, you will be able to benefit from the Future Solicitors Advisory Service (FSAS), led by a tutor with experience of recruitment in practice.

Internship/placement

Although formal work experience is not provided as part of the programme, there will be opportunities to take part in pro bono activities via our award winning LawIRL (in real life) programme, in some instances, these opportunities may count towards the requirement to complete 2 years full-time equivalent Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) as prescribed by the SRA.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

16,524 / year

Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) -Postgraduate Diploma at City, University of London

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London