Universities United Kingdom University of Brighton Courses Law Conversion LLM

Law Conversion LLM
at University of Brighton

Brighton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,270
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Our postgraduate qualifying law courses expand the knowledge of those working in the justice, social and consumer sectors, as well as supporting a move to a career as a barrister or solicitor.

Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the bar Standards Board, this course enables graduates in non-law related studies to convert to a career in law.

Experienced lecturers will support you through this practice-led, skills-based course, integrating guest talks from local practitioners and judges.

Extracurricular activities, such as mooting, client interviewing and pro bono work, allow you to develop practical skills in legal research, problem-solving, critical analysis and communication.

The SRA have introduced the new Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE), which replaced the existing Legal Practice Course from 1 September 2021. There's more information on this change in the Solicitors Qualification Exam section below.

Course Content
Course structure

This course is taught full-time (two days a week) or part-time (one day a week).

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and workshops. You will be assessed through coursework and exams.

Students applying for this course should be aware that teaching starts second week in September with the module the Legal System, Method and Skills which will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on the remainder of your legal studies.

Syllabus

You will compete the following core modules on your course:

Contract Law
The rules relating to the formation, operation and termination of contracts, including the remedies available to the parties and the doctrine of privity of contract; an outline of the law of restitution.

Criminal Law
The general foundations of criminal liability and defences; the major criminal offences (eg homicide, non-fatal offences against the person, theft) and their constituent elements.

Equity and Trusts
The relationship between equity and the common law; types of trust, the role of trustees and consequences of a breach of trust; nature and scope of equitable rights and equitable remedies.

Land Law
The foundation concepts of land law; the relationship between the common law and equitable rights; the scope, nature and effect of estates and interests in land; registered and unregistered conveyancing; co-ownership; the essentials of landlord and tenant.

Law of Torts
The foundations of tortious liability, including vicarious and joint liability and remedies in respect of torts; the principal torts (eg negligence, trespass, nuisance, defamation) and their constituent elements.

Legal System, Method and Skills
Sources, personnel and structure of the English legal system; civil and criminal process; access to justice; the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the English legal system.

Public Law
Constitutional legal principles; the basic features and characteristics of the UK's constitution; civil liberties; administrative law, including judicial review.
Entry Requirement
Degree and experience

Students applying for this course must fall into one of the following two categories:
- You must have obtained a good honours degree awarded by a recognised UK or Republic of Ireland institution (at least 2:2 standard if you want to qualify as a barrister).
- Applicants with non-standard UK degrees or qualifications obtained overseas may need to obtain a Certificate of Academic Standing. Prospective barristers should obtain the certificate from the Bar Standards Board.
English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Fees & Scholarships
International (full-time) - 14,270 GBP
Career Prospect
You will be in a good position to embark on a legal career upon graduating, but good communication, problem-solving, analytical and research skills developed during your law degree are also relevant to many careers such as banking, insurance and Civil Service.

The good communication, problem-solving, analytical and research skills developed during your law degree are needed not only by the legal profession but also are relevant to many alternative careers. Graduates may seek careers in areas such as banking, insurance and Civil Service.

This course is recognised as a qualifying law course, you will be able to progress directly to the vocational stage of training to become a barrister. If you want to become a solicitor, this course also offer you many opportunities to contribute to the necessary Qualifying Work Experience requirements needed to qualify as a solicitor on the new SQE route, as well as preparation for the SQE1 exam.

The School of Business and Law has strong links with the local legal profession and encourages you to complete vacation placements with solicitors’ firms, mini pupillages with barristers’ chambers and internships with other institutions.

Recent Law graduates have joined companies in roles such as:
- Alpha Shindara Legal, Legal Secretary
- Aston Bond, Solicitor
- Bennett Griffin, Trainee Solicitor
- Bernard Chill & Axtell Solicitors, Trainee Solicitor
- Blake Morgan LLP, Litigation Paralegal
- BlueBay Asset Management, Compliance Intern
- Carmelite Chambers, Barrister
- Financial Ombudsman Service, Adjudicator
- Fox William, Trainee Solicitor
- G2 Legal, Junior Consultant
- Howlett Clarke, Legal Assistant
- Mayo Wynne Baxter, Paralegal
- Nationwide, Fraud Analyst
- Turpin Miller, Solicitor
Other successful graduates can also pursue careers in occupations within the justice sector, the prosecution service, the police and social services.

Cost Of Studying At University of Brighton

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Law Conversion LLM at University of Brighton