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LPC/LLM Legal Practice Course/LLM in Legal Practice (LPC/LLM)

De Montfort University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The LPC/LLM Legal Practice Course/LLM in Legal Practice at De Montfort University is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice law successfully. The course covers a wide range of legal topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law, and evidence law, among others. Students will also learn about the legal system in England and Wales, as well as the ethical principles that govern legal practice. The course is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate degree in law or a related field and wish to pursue a career in law. With a strong focus on practical skills and real-world application, this course will prepare students for a successful career in the legal profession.

Additional Information

The LPC/LLM Legal Practice Course/LLM in Legal Practice at De Montfort University is taught by experienced legal professionals who are experts in their fields. The course also provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience through clinics, moots, and other legal projects. Graduates of this course have gone on to successful careers in law firms, government agencies, and other legal organizations.

Why Choose De Montfort University for Your Legal Studies?

De Montfort University is a leading institution for legal education, with a strong reputation for producing well-rounded and highly skilled legal professionals. The university's location in Leicester provides students with access to a diverse range of legal practices, including criminal law, family law, and commercial law. The university's commitment to academic excellence and practical training makes it an ideal choice for students seeking to pursue a career in the legal profession.

Why You Should Study This Course

Approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, our LPC/LLM is based on work-related skills training to enable you to progress in your legal career. Throughout the course, you will strengthen your legal skills with the addition of negotiation and mediation sessions, all key skills for future lawyers. If you would like to study for an LLM in Legal Practice,€¯you will undertake an additional€¯dissertation module during your third term. You will also need to apply using program code M25099. Successful completion of all elements of the LLM in Legal Practice will result in the award of a masters degree €“ an internationally recognized qualification.

General Eligibility

Generally, you should have completed the academic stage of your training by obtaining either a qualifying law degree with a minimum pass of 2:2 or the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL/CPE).

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires you to prove to us that you have a qualifying law degree or have met the CPE/GDL requirements. You need to do that before you start the LPC by providing us with a copy of your degree transcript or proof that you have successfully completed the GDL.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Stage 1
  • Foundation Course: An intensive, short introduction to the Additional Areas.

  • Core Areas: Business Law and Practice, Litigation (Criminal and Civil) and Property Law and Practice

  • Additional Areas: Professional Conduct and Regulation, Taxation, Wills and Administration of Estates, Solicitors’ Accounts

  • Course Skills: Advocacy, Interviewing, Writing, Drafting, Practical Legal Research

2 Stage 2

Work-based electives: You choose three subjects from a range of commercial and private client electives, which include:

  • Child Law

  • Commercial Law

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Commercial Property

  • Employment Law

  • Family Law and Practice

  • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence

  • Private Client

  • Sport and Media Law

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

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