SQE Law Essentials
Kickstart your journey to becoming a qualified solicitor with ULaw. Prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) through flexible, remote study.
Cost
£4,100
SQE Law Essentials
Progress your career as a qualified solicitor by preparing for the SQE
Do you aspire to tackle complex legal challenges and advance your career in the legal industry? This online bootcamp from The University of Law offers the perfect entry point to elevate your skills and position yourself for success without needing a law background.
Take your first steps to becoming a qualified solicitor and gain essential legal skills through ULaw’s flexible, online study options.
Build a strong foundation for your law career with essential legal studies
This online bootcamp is a great first step into the legal profession, providing a solid foundation in fundamental legal principles and practical applications to advance your career. You'll deepen your understanding of legal frameworks and acquire valuable skills throughout the course.
Upon completing the SQE Law Essentials conversion course, you’ll be able to take The University of Law’s LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2), SQE1, and SQE2 courses, preparing you to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales.
Explore fundamental legal frameworks, from contract law to criminal law
Structured to provide you with a solid foundation in essential legal topics, you’ll explore a variety of engaging modules to better prepare you for the SQE1 examination.
English Legal System and Constitutional Law (including Retained EU Law): Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and functioning of the English legal system, including the impact of EU law post-Brexit.
Contract Law: Learn the principles of contract formation, performance, and breach, essential for any legal practitioner.
Tort Law: Study the law of civil wrongs, including negligence, liability, and compensation, which is crucial for advising clients and handling litigation.
Constitutional and Administrative Law: Explore the workings of the government, judicial review, and administrative processes, fundamental for public law practitioners.
Criminal Law: Understand the key principles of criminal liability, including offences against persons and property, to effectively navigate the criminal justice system.
Land Law: Delve into property rights, land transactions, and landlord-tenant relationships, providing a solid basis for real estate law practice.
Trusts: Examine the creation and administration of trusts, fiduciary duties, and equitable principles, which are vital for wealth management and estate planning.
Learn with the legal experts at ULaw
The University of Law stands as one of the oldest specialists in legal education in the UK, training more practising lawyers in the country than any other law school. In joining this programme, you’ll have access to a leading team of legal experts and lecturers.
You’ll also benefit from ULaw's extensive connections in the legal industry and be able to network with a cohort of like-minded, ambitious professionals.
How will the skills I learn advance my career?
The SQE Law Essentials course equips you with an introductory foundation in legal knowledge and practical skills that are crucial for advancing your career in the legal profession.
By completing SQE Law Essentials, you’ll be able to progress onto the SQE1 preparation course, which will better prepared you for future examinations. You’ll walk away equipped with a versatile skill set that is highly valued in the legal profession, advancing your career prospects.
How will I be assessed?
The SQE Law Essentials bootcamp does not have any formal exams. To prepare you for the SQE, mock SQE1 assessments are arranged in the last week of each semester.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to world-class learning materials and receive support from ULaw’s team of legal experts.
What will I receive?
Upon completing this online bootcamp, you'll earn a completion certificate, allowing you to move on to The University of Law’s legal practice bootcamp, SQE1 and SQE2.
What you will achieve
By the end of the Bootcamp, you’ll be able to...
- Expand your legal knowledge to better understand key legal frameworks
- Develop analytical and critical thinking skills to provide sound advice and make informed decisions on complex legal issues.
- Enhance your communication skills, honing your ability to communicate legal arguments clearly and persuasively.
- Acquire advanced research skills to locate, interpret, and apply legal sources.
- Understand the importance of professional conduct and ethical standards in the legal profession.
- Prepare for career advancement and position yourself as a strong candidate for entry-level roles in the legal field, including paralegal, clerk, analyst, and more.
Are you eligible for this bootcamp?
The SQE Law Essentials programme is tailored to learners of non-law backgrounds. Thus, there are no academic entry requirements to enrol in this programme. However, it’s important to remember that to be eligible to take the SQE, you’ll need to hold a valid undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
While there are no academic requirements to join this bootcamp, you’ll need to hold an English language qualification if English is not your first language.
The University of Law accepts overall IELTS scores of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. You may also present scores that are within two years of expiry from the course start date for:
- University of Law English Test (ULET): 6.5 overall
- Pearson PTE Academic: 59 overall
- TOEFL iBT: 79 overall
- Cambridge First/Advanced/Proficiency: 179 overall
Is this bootcamp right for you?
This bootcamp is designed for anyone interested in beginning their journey towards a career as a solicitor, particularly non-law graduates.
Whether you're looking to transition into the legal profession, enhance your legal knowledge, or prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Level 1, this programme offers the essentials of law in a flexible, online format.
Syllabus
What happens before, during, and after your Bootcamp
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FAQ
We can accept payments made by card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express) or PayPal via our online system.
You will have 14 days from the day the course starts to apply for a refund. If this Bootcamp has any non-refundable costs they will be stated in the ‘Overview’ section above. You can find more information in our cancellation and refund policy.
Bootcamps are designed to fit around your life and timezone.
There may be live events as part of your studies, but these will be recorded and can be watched afterwards if you aren’t online for the live broadcast.
No, bootcamps are designed to be taken anywhere in the world. You won’t need the right to study in the country where the university offering thebootcamp is based.
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