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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
2 Year
The Brunel Master of Laws (LLM) with Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE) preparation, in partnership with BARBRI, offers you a clear pathway to becoming a UK solicitor. With BARBRI's world-leading SQE prep courses integrated into your studies, alongside exclusive access to BARBRI staff support, you'll be well-prepared for the SQE 1 exam.
Our programme is open to both law and non-law graduates, making it the perfect course choice if you're looking to switch to a legal career. Plus, if you're new to law, thanks to our special partnership with BARBRI, you’ll benefit from a 15% discount on BARBRI’s Foundations in Law course.
You'll also have the opportunity to gain practical experience through optional work placements in city law firms, boutique firms, local councils, and more, which can count towards the required two years of Qualifying Work Experience for becoming a solicitor under the current Solicitors Regulation Authority framework.
You can start your course in January or September, depending on your needs. By choosing Brunel, you'll be studying near major law firms and corporate headquarters, providing you with networking opportunities and exposure to the legal industry.
With this degree, you'll be equipped with the qualifications and expertise to excel in your legal career, making you a strong candidate for top positions in the field.
Upon finishing the programme, you’ll be equipped with a solid foundation in professionalism and be well-prepared for the SQE 1 exam. Through your chosen modules and the rigor of your dissertation, you'll develop specialised knowledge within the legal sector. If you're a practicing lawyer outside the UK, this degree with SQE 1 preparation is your first step towards qualifying as a UK solicitor.
This module equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal practice world. You'll gain a critical and reflective perspective on the various roles, relationships, challenges, and professional opportunities within a legal environment. Additionally, you'll develop essential academic, practical, and personal skills. Topics covered include client care, legal research, the legal profession and environment, the role of witnesses, third parties and courts, and commercial awareness.
This online module is offered by BARBRI, with exclusive access to support from BARBRI staff. You'll cover essential topics such as business law and practice, dispute resolution, tort, contract, the legal systems in England and Wales, administrative and constitutional law, EU law, and legal services.
This module is delivered online by BARBRI, with access to BARBRI staff support. Students will explore key areas such as property practice, wills and estate administration, solicitor accounts, land law, trusts, and criminal law and practice.
A 15,000 word assignment to enable you to acquire a well-developed knowledge and understanding of an area of law within the scope of your programme and to improve skills in legal research and writing.
The module examines and critically analyses corporate responsibility, and the requirements of Sustainability and ESG in modern business and the international dimensions of these concepts.
This module will introduce you to the foundations of compliance in a financial institution and financial department of a corporation, while also providing a comprehensive inspection of governance and regulatory risk approaches.
The module will address issues born from the interaction of intellectual property and the new technologies: Information Technologies (IT), the digital environment and the Internet, biotechnology. It will cover copyright protection for works belonging to Information Technology, Digital Copyright, Patent protection, Artificial Intelligence, Data Protection and Blockchain.
This module aims to introduce students to the general framework of international commercial law. You'll learn the law of international sale contracts and related matters, including cross-border dispute resolution, transport, and broader social concerns such as labour and corruption.
This module focuses on the complexities of private international law in the context of commercial disputes with international elements. Students will receive advanced instruction on key aspects of private international law relevant to international commercial litigation. The module critically examines jurisdictional rules applied by courts, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and the laws governing the substance of international commercial disputes. Through this module, students will gain a deep understanding of the legal challenges and solutions in international commercial litigation.
To provide an understanding of the law governing international investment arbitration.
This module explores the global regulation of digital markets and online platforms, such as search engines and social networks. It examines the limitations of traditional legal frameworks in addressing the challenges posed by digital technologies and discusses initial regulatory attempts and controversies. Students will study key regulatory initiatives, including the EU's Digital Markets Act, the US's Anti-Discrimination Act, and the UK's Digital Markets Unit. The module prepares students for the growing demand for digital regulation expertise through interactive lectures, guest speakers from various career paths, and practical assessments, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in an international and digitised workforce.
