Legal Practice Course (Diploma)
School of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences
We are a forward-thinking and innovative law school with a tradition of excellence stretching back over a hundred years. Our teaching is rated as excellent. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise places us in the top twenty research departments in our field.
About the course1 year full-time/2 years part-time This Legal Practice Course is England's only LPC set within a prestigious research-led university. Our LPC students benefit from the internationally acclaimed academic legal research being carried out here. Successful completion of the Legal Practice Course is compulsory if you plan to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales. It combines the study of law with practical training in legal research, interviewing and advising, writing, drafting and advocacy. This is a hands-on course, using case studies and files based on those used in practice and incorporating performance-based assessments to hone your legal reasoning and develop skills in advocacy and client interviewing. The course has a high pass rate and a dedicated careers service to help you get the job you want. Entry requirementsA good second class honours or above in a qualifying law degree, or equivalent undergraduate degree plus Sheffield's MA Law or any law conversion course (Common Professional Examination or Graduate Diploma in Law). We'll also consider the appropriate level of ILEX qualification. English language requirements for overseas studentsOverall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students Stage 1Core practice areas:
Skills:
Stage 2Three of the following electives:
Fees and fundingDetails of any bursaries or studentship grants for certain postgraduate programmes are advertised on our website during the winter months. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: E: pgradlaw@sheffield.ac.uk |
Why your masters mattersIf you want to become a solicitor in England or Wales, our Legal Practice Course is highly regarded and will give you the skills and knowledge you need to enter the legal profession. How we teachIn the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, we were ranked in the top 20. Among our academic staff are experts known internationally for their research in many areas of legal and criminological study. Their ground-breaking research will inform your studies here. We have research groups in a diverse range of areas including: biotechnological law and ethics, criminology, commercial law, law in its international context and law in society. You'll be able to benefit from all the knowledge and professional contacts they can offer you. Deepen your knowledge of law or criminology or train to become a solicitor.Prepare to succeedDemand for our postgraduates is high. You'll have the opportunity to meet and engage with professional organisations and our excellent careers service will be available from the moment you start your course. The home of the School of LawWe're based in Bartolomé House on the main University campus. We have our own courtroom, a dedicated postgraduate computer room and quiet study areas with wi-fi where you can access the library's online collections. Once you’re a student with us, you'll be able to access our e-resources from anywhere in the world. Apply nowYou should apply for this course through the Law Central Applications Board. Visit their website for information on applying, guidance notes and application form. |
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