Course summary
The number one choice for your legal career, with over 30 years’ experience in shaping the careers of aspiring lawyers. If you’re looking to step into a law career, our Law Conversion Course (PGDL) will provide you with the knowledge and skills to bring you up to the level of a law graduate. Step into your legal career Learn through interactive small group teaching sessions led by experienced solicitors and barristers. Apply your legal knowledge and develop the core skills you need for practice.
- One of few providers that teach Company Law, a highly paid and popular law practice area
- Practice focused teaching to contextualise your learning. Gain a deep understanding of law and the demands of a legal career.
- Modular structure so that assessments are evenly spread throughout the course.
- Gain real world experience by advising clients through our award-winning Pro Bono Centre.
- Extensive support with qualifying work experience and pupillage applications, mock interviews and CV advice from our expert Careers Service
- Progress onto solicitor or barrister training
- 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
You will complete a variety of modules covering the essential knowledge and skills you need for practice. These key areas include: • Company Law (15 credits) • Contract Law (15 credits) • Criminal Law (15 credits) • Foundational Legal Skills (non-credit bearing) • Land Law (15 credits) • Public Law I (15 credits) • Public Law II (15 credits) • Tort Law (15 credits) • Trusts Law (15 credits)
Assessment method
Our Law Conversion Course (PGDL) is assessed by a variety of methods. These include: • Written exams • Multiple-choice questions, • Oral assessments • Written coursework Some examinations will be part-seen, with an advanced release of assessment material. Coursework is in the form of essays, reports or case studies, while group or individual presentations may be required to assess other competencies. The pass mark for all assessments is 50%. BPP University offers flexibility in how these assessments are undertaken, and the programmes will utilise online tools where available to deliver assessments. Online students will take invigilated assessments in London. You may request to sit assessments overseas or at a regional study centre, though this is not guaranteed, and you will need to meet certain requirements. For more information, please speak to our admissions team.
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 Course (PGDL) are: • Minimum 2:2 honours degree Students without a 2:2 honours degree from the UK or Republic of Ireland are required to evidence that they meet the academic entrance requirements of the relevant professional body. This includes applicants with overseas degrees or mature students without an undergraduate degree. 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.
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting. If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability – for reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
View details of accepted English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13400 | Whole course |
| International | £13400 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £13400 | Whole course |
| England | £13400 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £13400 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £13400 | Whole course |
| Wales | £13400 | 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
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