Law Conversion Course (PGDL)

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Course information

BPP's Law Conversion Course (PGDL) provides a pathway for individuals without law degrees to become solicitors or barristers and was introduced as a replacement or alternative to the GDL. The postgraduate Law Conversion Course develops your legal knowledge, professional capabilities and problem-solving skills and is closely aligned to the foundational law elements of the SQE1 assessment.

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) 

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

8 months, full-time

20 months, part-time

Eligibility requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours degree or 2:2 at BPP's discretion

Graduate Visa eligibility

Yes

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

Those studying the Law Conversion Course (PGDL) will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) (awarded by BPP University).

Find out what the different qualification levels mean

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create an 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, start date and location you want to apply for.

Full details of the application process are available here.