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Law Graduate Diploma GDL/CPE Graduate Diploma (full-time)

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Law Graduate Diploma GDL/CPE Graduate Diploma at De Montfort University is a comprehensive course designed for students who wish to pursue a career in law. The course is taught by experienced legal professionals and covers a wide range of legal topics, including contract law, tort law, property law, and criminal law. Students will also gain practical experience through mooting and negotiating exercises, as well as opportunities to participate in pro bono work. This course is ideal for those who have completed their undergraduate degree and are seeking to further their legal knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including a dedicated law library and computer suites with legal software. The university also has strong links with the legal profession, providing students with opportunities for work experience and networking. The course is designed to be flexible, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University: A Leading Institution for Law Studies

De Montfort University is a leading institution for law studies in the UK, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and knowledgeable legal professionals. The university's location in Leicester provides easy access to a variety of legal institutions and organizations, providing students with valuable opportunities for networking and work experience. The university's commitment to innovative teaching methods and practical learning experiences ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

This is the conversion course for graduates in subjects other than law or who have a non-qualifying law degree, who intend to become solicitors or barristers. Attendance Only two days of compulsory attendance per week Careers and Pro Bono Access to a mentor, individual careers advice and guidance as well as opportunities for involvement in our pro bono activities. Teaching Leicester De Montfort Law School boasts an excellent reputation for teaching quality. Facilities Students are taught in the state-of-the-art £35 million Hugh Aston Building, complete with its own mock courtroom, client interviewing room, and integrated law library

General Eligibility

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject other than law or a non qualifying law degree with a minimum pass of 2:2.

You need to prove to us that you meet the SRA’s requirements for admission to the GDL, and provide evidence for any exemptions that you may request from individual subjects. You need to do that before you start the GDL by providing any documentation we require.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Module

The GDL begins by introducing the principal features of the English legal system and developing legal research skills. You then study the seven prescribed foundation subjects:

  • Criminal Law

  • Equity and the Law of Trusts

  • European Community Law

  • Property Law

  • Public Law

  • Law of Contract (Obligations I)

  • Law of Tort (Obligations II)

  • Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS7.0
  • TOEFL109
  • PTE79
  • Duolingo100

IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent is normally required.

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