University of Law at Chester

Thanks to our partnership, students can study for The University of Law’s Legal Practice Course (LPC), Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion), Master of Arts in Law - SQE1 (MA Law SQE1), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) courses at our Queen’s Park site.

Adding to the already strong offer here at the University of Chester; students seeking a career in law have the convenience of both the academic stage of their training and now the ULaw LPC or SQE courses available on site.

Graduates looking to convert to law after completing an undergraduate degree in another discipline can study for ULaw’s PGDL, MA Law (Conversion) or MA Law (SQE1).

The University of Law will be responsible for providing the educational content, teaching and support of both programmes.

Find out more about the University of Law.

Courses

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

As a law graduate aiming to become a solicitor, the LPC represents the final stage of training after gaining either a qualifying law degree, or an acceptable law conversion course, and bridges the gap between academic study and training in a law firm. There are set eligibility criteria for those who can continue with the LPC route to practice, so please visit ULaw’s website for more information.

Find out more about the University of Law’s LPC.

LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2)

The LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) course is designed for graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor using the new SQE route to practice and also gain a Master’s award.

Find out more about the University of Law’s LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2).

Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

The PGDL is the first step for graduates wanting to convert to law after completing a non-law undergraduate degree. This course allows you to keep your options open to progress on to train as a solicitor or barrister.

Find out more about the University of Law’s PGDL.

Master of Arts in Law (MA Law Conversion)

The MA Law (Conversion) is a specially designed postgraduate degree for non-law graduates seeking a career in the legal professions. This course allows you to keep your options open to progress on to train as a solicitor or barrister.

As an internationally recognised qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to your portfolio.

Find out more about the University of Law’s MA Law (Conversion).

Master of Arts in Law SQE1 (MA Law SQE1)

The MA Law (SQE1) is a law conversion course and includes the SQE1 Preparation Course, which prepares you for the SQE1 assessments.

As an internationally recognised qualification, a Law Master’s is a great addition to your portfolio.

Find out more about the University of Law’s MA Law (SQE1).

Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Preparation Courses

The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is being phased in to become the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. It will eventually replace the current route to practice – the Legal Practice Course (LPC). ULaw has developed a range of new SQE Preparation Courses that will prepare you for a career as a solicitor, as well as SQE success.

Find out more about the University of Law’s SQE Preparation Courses.