Why study LLM Legal Practice at BU?
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Gain an understanding of the functioning legal knowledge required for the SQE Part 1 or a career at the Bar. Students wanting to progress to a career at the Bar who don't have a UK or ROI degree must apply to the Bar Standards Board for a Certificate of Academic Standing before studying this course
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Undertake a range of in-class activities and assessments to develop practical legal skills appropriate for legal practice
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Develop a critical appreciation for the role law plays within society and your ethical commitments as legal practitioner
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Enjoy an academically stimulating and dynamic learning environment
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Network with a range of legal professionals, share experiences and work together
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Benefit from a condensed timetable that aims to allow you to fit your study around legal practice experience or other commitments.
See what it's like to study on this course
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2024, September 2025
Location:
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Duration:
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Entry requirements:
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
Please note students wanting to progress to a career at the Bar who do not have a UK or ROI degree must apply to the Bar Standards Board for a Certificate of Academic Standing before studying this course.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components of speaking, listening and reading. For more information check out our full entry requirements.