The LLM Legal Practice Development (SQE Preparation) course offers a dynamic blend of academic learning and real-world legal experience, supporting your journey towards qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales. Our practice-focused modules are designed to reflect the expectations of legal employers and the structure of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Throughout the course, you'll integrate legal theory with practical application, developing the skills required for effective legal practice. Our tutors are experienced legal professionals and academics who bring real-world insight into the classroom.
You’ll then be able to work under supervision in legal clinics or complete a dissertation in a specialist area. You’ll develop the core legal skills you need to thrive in legal practice, while tailoring your learning to your professional goals.
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You’ll attend on-campus sessions one day per week and join live online lectures via Microsoft Teams on another day. Lecture recordings will be available to support flexibility around your working commitments or day release from law firms.
Your learning will be assessed in ways designed to mirror professional legal tasks. These include written assignments, practical exercises and exams – all aligned to build and demonstrate your competence in legal research, drafting, advocacy, client interviewing and ethical decision-making.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom
A 2.2 or above in a UK undergraduate degree in law or a degree in any subject plus a Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination. We will also consider applicants with a degree in any subject plus a minimum of three years relevant professional legal experience, who may be accepted following interview.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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Sheffield Hallam has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 for outstanding support for student success and progression.
