This innovative course is tailored for aspiring legal professionals and individuals seeking entry into professional roles. This integrated master's degree combines the LLB (Hons) degree with a master's level qualification to encompass the essential knowledge and professional competencies vital for success as a solicitor.
With a strong emphasis on practical application, the course will immerse you in real-world legal practice within our renowned Student Law Office. Collaborating with seasoned legal practitioners, you'll have the opportunity to engage with real clients and real legal issues, enhancing your comprehension of law within its practical context.
The final year of the MLaw programme is strategically crafted to prepare you for Stage 1 of the SQE assessment (SQE1). Furthermore, it lays a solid foundation to support your career aspirations, positioning you to pursue subsequent stages of the SQE assessment (SQE2) following practical experience and/or further academic study. Find out more about the SQE.
Level 6 (Year 4/5) Modules
Please note, these modules may be subject to change.
Students have lots of freedom to choose according to their interests and career aspirations. There are many ways to achieve all the required credits throughout level 6 – you must acquire 120 credits.
Experiential/research modules (40 credits):
Dissertation LW6005
Student Law Office: Advice and Representation LW6060
Policy and Law Reform Clinic LW6061
Street Law: Empowering Communities LW6062
Compulsory Module:
Equity and Trusts LW6000 (20 Credits)
Optional Modules (all 20 credits):
Student Law Office: Advice Clinic (20 credits) LW6054
Intellectual Property Law LW6007
Commercial Contracts LW6010
Law of Outer Space LW6036
Legal History LW6026
Introduction to Comparative and International Criminal Law LW6014
Medical Law LW6011
International Law LW6022
Maritime Law LW6042
Family Law LW6012
Environment and Sustainability LW6055
Optional Modules (all 20 credits):
Law of the European Union LW6006
Student Law Office: Advice Clinic (20 credits) LW6054
Company Law LW6020
Fashion Law LW6050
Aviation Law LW6056
Employment Law LW6017
Sentencing and Punishment LW6009
International Family Law LW6028
Disability Law LW6057
Consumer Law LW6008
Law in the Community LW6058
Sports Law LW6025
Students may opt to exit at end of level 6 with LLB (Hons).
Level 7 (Year 5/6) Modules
Students must acquire 120 credits.
Compulsory Modules
Business Law & Practice LW7134 (SQE1)
Dispute Resolution LW7135 (SQE1)
Wills & Administration of Estates LW7137 (SQE1)
Compulsory Modules:
Property Law and Practice LW7133 (SQE1)
Criminal Law & Practice LW7136 (SQE1)
Optional Modules (students may choose 1 optional module to study throughout Semester 2)
International Dispute Resolution LW7092
Corporate Finance LW7093
Sales and Acquisitions LW7094
International Commercial Law LW7095
Cyber Law LW7098
Terrorism Law LW7106
Artificial Intelligence and the Law LW7149
Law of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) LW7096
Law of Data Management LW7100
Child Protection Law LW7151
Housing Law LW7108
Clinical Negligence LW7116
Space Governance: Themes and Concepts LW7147
Theories of Punishment LW7130
Comparative Law of Evidence LW7128
Police and Policing LW7152
Independent Research Project LW7153
Modules may be subject to change due to demand and subscription. Speak to our department staff at Open Days and Events for further information.
