Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

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Course overview

MMU's Graduate Diploma in Law is a conversion course designed to give non-law graduates a route into the legal profession. As such, in just one year, you can achieve an academic legal qualification that will lay down the foundations for a career in law.

Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on both the fundamental knowledge and the practical legal skills you’ll need to pursue a future in the sector. Above all, the course offers a well-rounded introduction to law and a great stepping-stone to further qualifications. From here, you can look ahead to the Bar Training Course to become a barrister, if that’s the career path you want to follow. 

Find out more about this course here

Applications for the full-time GDL are through the GDL application form on LawCAB.  

Course length

One year, full-time

Eligibility requirements

You should have an honours degree from the UK or the ROI.  Due to the popularity of the GDL, preference is usually given to higher classifications. We may also consider your application if you do not have a degree, but have appropriate professional experience.

Graduate Visa eligibility

(check with MMU)

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

120 credits

Find out here what the different qualification levels mean

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL application form from your dashboard.

You will be able to select the GDL at MMU when you reach the course choice section of your form.

Full details of the application process are available here.