LLM Legal Practice Development (SQE Preparation)
Course information
Prepare for success in the SQE 1 exams (July 2026) and build a strong foundation for SQE 2 with Sheffield Hallam School of Law’s innovative LLM Legal Practice Development (SQE Preparation) course.
Designed for aspiring solicitors, this course blends academic excellence with real-world legal training to give you a competitive edge in today’s legal profession.
What You’ll Gain:
- Targeted SQE Preparation: Master the core knowledge for SQE 1 and develop essential legal practice skills aligned with the five SQE 2 practice areas.
- Practical, Skills-Based Modules: In your first two trimesters, you’ll study: Advocacy, Drafting and Legal Reasoning; Interviewing, Legal Writing and Research
These modules are thoughtfully designed to reflect the demands of SQE 2, giving you a valuable head start in your exam preparation. We’ll equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in legal practice.
Real Legal Experience or In-Depth Research: In your final trimester, choose the path that suits your career goals:
- Legal Work Experience Module: Work on live client cases in areas such as Civil, Commercial, Criminal and Family Law through our Hallam Legal Advice Centre. This hands-on experience, guided by seasoned legal professionals, may count towards your Qualifying Work Experience (QWE).
- Dissertation Module: Already have a training contract or QWE lined up? Deepen your expertise with a research project in a legal area of your choice, supported by expert academic supervision.
Why Choose Sheffield Hallam?
- Learn from experienced legal practitioners and academics
- Gain practical experience that enhances your employability
- Make a real impact on access to justice in your community
Course webpage coming soon - please email the course leader, [email protected] with enquiries in the meantime
Apply through LawCAB using the SQE application form.
Course length
One year, full-time
Eligibility requirements
A 2.2 or above in a UK undergraduate degree in law or a degree in any subject plus a Graduate Diploma in Law/Common Professional Examination. We will also consider applicants with a degree in any subject plus a minimum of three years relevant professional legal experience, who may be accepted following interview. If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in both reading and writing and 5.5 in all other skills, or equivalent.
Graduate Visa eligibility
Full-time - yes
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Qualification Level
Level 7
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How to apply
Create an SQE application form from your dashboard.
Select Sheffield Hallam University 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.
Email Caldun Harris for further information about this course
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £12,120 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time. Sheffield Hallam Alumni may be eligible for a postgraduate study discount - details can be found here
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,725 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.