PGCert Foundations in Law

Liverpool John Moores University
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Course information

Designed for non-law graduates, LJMU's Foundations in Law PG Cert will provide the legal knowledge and competencies needed to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. (This course is not suitable for those wishing to qualify as a barrister.)

It aims to provide both legal knowledge and linked practical skills in order to put the non-law graduate in a position to commence onto a SQE prep course in order to complete the vocational phase of qualification as a solicitor. 

Find out more about this course 

Apply for this course using the GDL/law conversion application form on LawCAB.

Course length

6 months, full-time

12 months, part-time

Eligibility requirements

2:1 or above from any non-law degree. Applicants without a 2:1 will be considered on an individual basis.

Overseas graduates with IELTS at least 6.5.

Graduate Visa eligibility

No

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

Level 7

Find out what the different qualification levels mean.

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL application form from your dashboard.

Select Liverpool John Moores 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.

Contact

General enquiries: 0151 231 5090
Email: [email protected]
International admissions: [email protected]

Course fees

Home fee - £3,970
International fee - £7,300

For details about course fees, please see the LJMU website

Location
Liverpool
Institution
Liverpool John Moores University
Qualification Route
Solicitor
Course category
Law conversion
SQE course for non-law graduates
Student loans
No
Study mode
Full-Time
Part-Time
Course start month
January
Course start year
2026