Advanced Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) Middlesex University

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
LLM	On-Campus	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 years	September	find out	find out

Course fee notes

Fees vary for UK, EU and International students. Please check your chosen course page on the Middlesex University website for up to date fees and available funding options.

Course overview

This course is designed for graduates and legal professionals who want to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales through the Solicitors' Qualifying Examination (SQE) route. It is suitable for recent UK LLB graduates, law graduates from other jurisdictions, paralegals and those working in legal roles, as well as internationally qualified lawyers seeking to requalify in England and Wales.

The LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) prepares you for the mandatory SQE assessments while developing your ability to analyse complex legal issues systematically and creatively.

This course is delivered in collaboration with The College of Legal Practice, a fully accredited higher education provider and a wholly owned UK subsidiary of The College of Law in Australia.

Why Study Advanced Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) at Middlesex?

• Qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales - Prepare for the Solicitors' Qualifying Examination (SQE) while gaining the knowledge and skills required for professional legal practice

• Earn a master's qualification alongside SQE preparation - Study for the SQE while completing an LLM, allowing you to progress academically and professionally at the same time

• Learn from a world-leading law faculty - Benefit from teaching by experienced academics with strong links to legal practice and a global reputation for legal education

• Take inspiring industry trips - Join visits to prestigious law firms, Inns of Court, attend the UK Association for European Law's annual EU law lecture and visit the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

• Highly ranked - We are ranked 3rd in London for student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide 2026) 

What Will You Learn?

On this course, you will develop advanced legal knowledge and practical skills aligned with both postgraduate study and the requirements of legal practice.

You will gain a strong foundation in the core areas of law assessed in the Solicitors' Qualifying Examinations (SQE), including dispute resolution, business law, property law, criminal law, and wills and the administration of estates. The course is designed to prepare you effectively for the SQE, supported by specialist teaching developed in partnership with The College of Legal Practice.

You will also strengthen your legal research and analytical skills, learning how to apply academic knowledge in a professional legal environment. By the end of the course, you will be confident in tackling complex legal problems and prepared for the demands of legal practice in England and Wales.