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Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London
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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
LLM On-Campus Full-time 1 September £23340 per year £37800 per year
LLM On-Campus Part-time 2 September £11670 per year £18900 per year

About LLM with SQE Preparation, LLM - at Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London

Kickstart your legal career with our unique combined LLM with SQE preparation course, specifically designed for future solicitors in England and Wales.

In just one year, you’ll acquire the vital knowledge and skills needed to prepare you for the SQE exam to qualify as a solicitor whilst completing your specialist LLM. This course seamlessly integrates expert legal teaching with comprehensive SQE preparation, offering you a world-class education in a time-efficient and cost-effective format.

Programme structure

With our extensive selection of LLM specialist programmes listed below, you’ll have the flexibility to choose 120 credits from a wide variety of modules tailored to your chosen pathway. These modules will feature interactive, in-person teaching throughout the year on our London campus from our expert academic team. 

Your 60 credits of SQE preparation will be integrated throughout the year, delivered through BARBRI’s online digital platform, supported by their dedicated learning team. 

Additionally, you’ll have optional access to a series of insightful lectures on Critical Thinking and Writing in Law, designed to enhance your writing and research skills in the legal field.

LLM programmes with SQE preparation

Choose to embed your SQE preparation in one of the following LLM specialist pathways at Queen Mary.

Who can apply to these courses?

The LLM with SQE preparation is available for any student who is eligible for our LLM programmes, the entry requirements are the same.

However we cannot currently accept applications from students requiring Student Visa sponsorship for this course.

How will the SQE be delivered?

The SQE preparation part of your programme will be delivered online by our partner BARBRI and will be integrated into your timetable alongside your other on-campus modules throughout the year.

Of the 180 credits you are required to take for your LLM, the SQE will take up 60 credits of those.

About BARBRI

BARBRI is a market-leader in providing SQE preparation for those seeking to qualify as solicitors in England and Wales. For many decades, BARBRI have helped prepare lawyers for professional practice, with over 1.3 million alumni to date. Using industry-leading course materials and specialised multiple-choice testing software, students will study with a learning system used by many of the UK’s largest legal sector employers.


Entry requirements

Contact Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London to find course entry requirements.


Why study at Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London

  • Over 20 specialist LLM programmes to choose from
  • Over 150 modules to choose from
  • Opportunity to study in London, Paris, Singapore or Online