Our MProf in Legal Practice is the next step in becoming a qualified Solicitor if you've already completed a law degree or a graduate diploma in law.
Why study with us
- Our course is focused on developing your career, with opportunities to maximise your personal development and solicitor competencies.
- 88% of our students passed the SQE 1 exam, which is well above the national average pass rate of 56%.
- You’ll study in a practical environment, designed to develop your ability to deal with real-life legal situations.
What you'll do
- You’ll develop a full range of legal skills including: research, interviewing and advising, advocacy, negotiation, drafting, as well as written and oral communication.
- You’ll learn how to act ethically as a Solicitor. You'll establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with clients, managing yourself and your work effectively.
- You'll have the opportunity to plan and implement a research project, applying critical perspectives on law, policy and behaviour.
Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?
With a Degree Apprenticeship you get a great qualification and a career boost. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning, as you earn.
You’ll grow and nurture your talent through the forward-thinking businesses we collaborate with to offer a Degree Apprenticeship.
Who is this course for?
This programme is for those aiming to become a Solicitor. You'll develop the ability to provide legal advice to clients by applying your legal knowledge, skills and commercial judgement to find a solution to problems and operate within the requirements of the SRA’s Statement of Solicitor Competence.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Professional qualifications
The apprenticeship standard prepares you to undertake the Solicitors Regulation Authority central Solicitor Qualification Exams (SQE 1 & SQE2).
Future careers and jobs roles
By successfully completing the Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship you'll become a fully qualified Solicitor.
We have superb links with the law profession, police and probation services, and our students enjoy regular visits and talks from leading practitioners, academics, barristers, solicitors and judges.
Entry requirements
Tuition Fees are paid by an Apprenticeship Levy, so it’s free to you, although you won’t qualify for any funding from Student Finance.
We accept learners from a wide range of backgrounds with a key requirement being you must have a willing employer who wishes to put you on the Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship and support you on the course.
You'll also need to have completed a LLB law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law to be admitted to the accelerated master’s programme.
Please note that your previous legal education on an undergraduate law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law may not have fully covered the SQE1 syllabus and you may be required to undertake some self-study from your previous education on some areas of the functioning legal knowledge.
Minimum qualifications:
- Applicants must be employed (or about to take up paid employment) as solicitor apprentices with public or private organisations
- Individual employers will identify any relevant entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, role expectations, an evaluation of baseline criteria relative to the apprenticeship standard, and any other relevant fact when making decisions to employ a solicitor apprentice. As training provider for the ‘on-programme’ learning activities, the Lancashire Law School will consult with the employer, and interview potential candidates put forward by the employer, to ensure they meet the School’s minimum entry requirements for degree-level higher apprenticeship study, which are
- 5 GCSEs, including Mathematics and English at Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above (or equivalent)
- 3 A2 Levels (or equivalent) whose minimum aggregate total must be 112 points (BBC) or more
- Relevant employer- led work-based experience which may exempt an apprentice from some training (e.g., Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in a relevant occupation; Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in a relevant occupation)
- Higher legal qualifications which may exempt an apprentice from some training (e.g., a ‘qualifying’ Law Degree; Graduate Diploma in Law; post-graduate diploma or Masters Degree in Legal Practice)
- In addition, where applicants do not possess a grade C or above in GCSE English they will need to present an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, or their equivalent, before they can start their degree
- In accordance with Access to Higher Education principles applications will also be considered from applicants who do not meet the minimum academic criteria listed above. Applicants who can demonstrate an aptitude for, and demonstrable reasons to benefit from, degree level study based on life experience, motivation, and commitment will be considered.
Information for employers
An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week at one of our campuses or training centres.
This course meets Apprenticeship Standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to either succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.
Benefits for employers
- The programme is a great way to address skills and knowledge gaps in your workforce. As well as retain and attract staff who want opportunities for professional development through a high-quality degree.
- If your payroll is under £3m, you don’t need to pay the Apprenticeship Levy but you can still get funding towards the cost of training and assessment of apprentices. You only pay 5% - the government will co-fund the other 95% (up to the funding band maximum).
- If your payroll is over £3m, and you pay the Apprenticeship Levy utilise your funding contribution most effectively by signing up members of your own workforce to undertake a solicitor apprenticeship.
This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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