Law Conversion Course (Master's)

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Course information

This course is for non-law graduates or career changes and will develop your knowledge and understanding of core legal principles, while building foundational professional skills.  

Modules:

Company Law (15 credits)
Contract Law (15 credits)
Criminal Law (15 credits)
Land Law (15 credits)
Public Law I (15 credits)
Public Law II (15 credits)
Tort Law (15 credits)
Trusts Law (15 credits)
Foundational Legal Skills (non-credit bearing) 
Professional project (60 credits)

The Master’s element of this programme is a professional project, which allows you to conduct independent research in a specific area of law or practice which you are passionate about. It can be a great selling point in job applications, especially if the subject matter is aligned to a major practice area of a prospective employer. You will receive expert guidance and support throughout the project from structured meetings with a tutor supervisor and additional online resources.

Once complete, you’ll be able to continue your route to qualification either as a solicitor or a barrister.

Find out more about this course

Apply through LawCAB for full-time course using the GDL/law conversion application form.

Applications for the part-time course should be made directly to BPP.

Course length

12 months, full-time

24 months, part-time

Eligibility requirements

Min. 2:2 degree

Graduate Visa eligibility

Yes

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

Those studying the Law Conversion Course (Master’s) will receive a Master of Laws in Law and Legal Practice (awarded by BPP University).

Find out what the different qualification levels mean

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL application form from your dashboard.

Select BPP from the list of institutions in the course choice section of your form and then select the course, location and start date you want to apply for.

Full details of the application process are available here.