Course summary
Benefit from unrivalled connections to law firms with our SQE training Whether you’re from a non-law background or you’re new to studying law, our LLM Law Conversion with SQE1 course will prepare you for a career in practice. Law training to prepare you for SQE1 Develop a deep understanding of fundamental legal principles while building your expertise in the legal practice areas that are assessed in SQE1.
- Benefit from maximum support including monthly skills and knowledge drop-in sessions, revision forums and 1-2-1s with your dedicated personal tutor.
- Access Bridge to the SQE as soon as you accept your place, with 40 hours of additional study covering Navigating the SQE, Legal Technology and Virtual Vacation Schemes to enhance your employability before the start of your SQE course.
- Don’t let finances stand in your way. Our LLM Law Conversion with SQE1 is eligible for postgraduate loan funding of £12,167 from Student Finance England.
- Career Guarantee: If you don’t secure a relevant legal role within six months of passing SQE2, study our Career Boost package including a range of valuable employability courses for free.
- Virtual Practice Environment: Experience realistic briefs and case handling in a way that mirrors legal practice.
- Adapt: Our unique platform embeds your course learning in AI that tracks your progress, measures your strengths, and develops your target areas for improvement.
Modules
Law Conversion Course (PGDL) The Law Conversion Course develops your legal knowledge, professional capabilities and problem-solving skills and is closely aligned to the foundational law elements of the SQE1 assessment. • Company Law • Contract Law • Criminal Law • Land Law • Public Law I • Public Law II • Tort Law • Trusts Law • Foundational Legal Skills SQE1 Preparation SQE1 Preparation focuses on the legal practice areas collectively known as Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK). This is assessed in SQE1 and comprises two exams: FLK1 and FLK2. SQE1 Preparation includes materials and revision opportunities for the core areas of law from your previous studies. These include: • Business Law and Practice (FLK1) • Dispute Resolution (FLK1) • Criminal Law and Practice (FLK2) • Property Law and Practice (FLK2) • Wills and the Administration of Estates (FLK2) Our approach not only provides you with the key legal knowledge you’ll need to pass the exam, but also introduces you to the legal skills necessary to pass SQE2 – giving you the best chance for overall success.
Assessment method
Our LLM Law Conversion with SQE1 is made up of two courses: Law Conversion Course (PGDL) and SQE1 Preparation. Our Law Conversion Course (PGDL) features are variety of assessments, including: • Written exams • Multiple-choice questions • Oral assessments • Written coursework Some exams will be part-seen, involving advanced release of assessment material. The pass mark for all assessments is 50%. Coursework is in the form of essays, reports or case studies, while group or individual presentations may be required to assess other competencies. For SQE1 Preparation, you’ll sit multiple-choice assessments, which are written in the same style as the SQE1 papers and reflect the knowledge you’ll need to pass the external assessment. You’ll also be required to submit a portfolio of skills and a reflective statement to demonstrate the development of your core legal skills.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Entry requirements
The entry requirements to study the Law Conversion with SQE1 are: • Minimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject from a recognised UK institution (or overseas equivalent) If you do not think you meet the entry requirements, but have other qualifications, strong references, or relevant work experience, please contact us and we would be happy to review your options.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14200 | Whole course |
| England | £14200 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £14200 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £14200 | Whole course |
| Wales | £14200 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £14200 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £14200 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Our LLM Law Conversion Course (PGDL) is eligible for postgraduate funding of up to £12,167. To widen access to the legal profession, we offer an extensive range of funding options to ensure finance isn’t a barrier to a promising legal career.
Provider information
BPP University
BPP House
Aldine Place
142-144 Uxbridge Road
London
W12 8AA