LLM Law Conversion

University of Wolverhampton

Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non law graduates wanting a fast track pathway to a law qualification. It replaces our LLM Common Professional Examination (also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)).Why choose this course?Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non law graduates wanting a fast-track pathway to a law qualification. It replaces our LLM Common Professional Examination (also known as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)). The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1) preparatory course to qualify as a solicitor or the Bar Practice Course (BPC) to qualify as a barrister. On our LLM Law Conversion course you will be supported by experienced and professional tutors who take pride in providing high levels of support and guidance. Our course is designed to enable you to develop key skills and competences as well as gain legal knowledge relevant to a career in law.This course may be completed in one year of full-time, or two years of part-time, study. Access to computing and internet facilities are essential for this course.What's unique about this course?Our LLM Law Conversion is designed for non law graduates wanting a fast track pathway to a law qualification.The LLM Law Conversion also provides a foundation in law for non law graduates who want to progress onto the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Stage 1 (SQE 1).Our course is designed to enable you to develop key skills and competences as well as gain legal knowledge relevant to a career in law.What happens on the course?The course consists of seven ‘foundation of legal knowledge’ (‘foundation’) modules that are core and the dissertation module. The seven foundation modules are: - Constitutional and Administrative Law; Criminal Law; Equity and Trusts; European Union Law; Land Law; Law of Contract and the Law of Torts. You will also undertake a 10,000 words research dissertation in an area of law (for the eighth module) that is of interest to you, so that you will be able to deepen and broaden your legal knowledge in your chosen specific area. In addition, at the start of the course you will undertake an introductory module on the English Legal System and legal skills.You may also apply to study one or more modules instead of the whole course. Where you pass modules undertaken by this route then you will be eligible for a University Statement of Credits or certificate commensurate to the credits completed. Accredited Prior Learning applications will also be considered provided your prior learning is compatible with the course learning outcomes and level of study.