Program Overview
The Legal Practice at De Montfort University is a Master programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundation Course: An intensive, short introduction to the Additional Areas.
- Core Areas: Business Law and Practice, Litigation (Criminal and Civil) and Property Law and Practice
- Additional Areas: Professional Conduct and Regulation, Taxation, Wills and Administration of Estates, Solicitors\x92 Accounts
- Course Skills: Advocacy, Interviewing, Writing, Drafting, Practical Legal Research
- Child Law
- Commercial Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Property
- Employment Law
- Family Law and Practice
- Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
- Private Client
- Sport and Media Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry criteria
Generally, you should have completed the academic stage of your training by obtaining either a qualifying law degree (a good honours degree) or the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL/CPE).
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requires you to prove to us that you have a qualifying law degree or have met the CPE/GDL requirements. You need to do that before you start the LPC by providing us with a copy of your degree transcript or proof that you have successfully completed the GDL.
Character and suitability:
You will only be eligible to be admitted as a solicitor if you meet the SRA\xc2\x92s requirements relating to character and suitability. If you are worried that a matter may prevent you from qualifying as a solicitor, we strongly recommend that you ask them to assess any character and suitability issues before you start the LPC. If you have any concerns about this please refer to the SRA website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months