PG Cert Foundations in Law

    PG Cert Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University

    PG Cert Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University

    International students can study the PG Cert Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University at its main campus in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 6 month(s) and is offered at the university's main campus. Tuition fees are USD 9,815 / year, and students can apply for the next intake starting on September 1, 2026.

    About PG Cert Foundations in Law

    Why study Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University?

    • Gain a solid foundation in legal knowledge and skills
    • Part Time Study Option

    Provides legal knowledge with linked practical skills in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge:

    • Contract Law
    • Crime
    • Equity & Trusts
    • Land Law
    • Public & EU Law
    • Law of Tort

    About this course

    Designed specifically for non-law graduates, this Foundations in Law PG Cert, will provide the legal knowledge and competencies that will allow you to proceed onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination preparatory courses.

    You have already acquired numerous transferable skills from your undergrad degree. Opting for law later on demonstrates your drive and commitment to embark on a fresh career path.

    Delivered by academics and qualified professional practitioners, this postgraduate programme will provide the legal knowledge and competencies needed in the Six Foundations of Legal Knowledge; Contract Law; Crime; Equity & Trusts; Land Law; Public & EU Law; and the Law of Tort.

    It aims to provide both legal knowledge and linked practical skills in order to put you in a strong position to commence any SQE prep course with confidence, so you can go on to complete the vocational phase of qualifying as a solicitor.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PG Cert Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University

    Entry Requirements

    Qualification requirements

    Undergraduate degree

    2:1 or above from any non-law degree. Applicants without a 2:1 will be considered on an individual basis.

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS

      Minimum 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

    Career Opportunities after Completing PG Cert Foundations in Law

    Employability

    Further your career prospects

    LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

    As this is designed for those wishing to become solicitors, the programme gives the students both practical and legal knowledge needed in a competitive legal sector.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    9,815 / year
    PG Cert Foundations in Law at Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool John Moores University
    Liverpool John Moores University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool

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