Advanced Professional Legal Practice: SQE Preparation - LLM
Program Overview
This program prepares students for the SQE1 assessment, the first stage of becoming a solicitor in England and Wales. It combines face-to-face teaching with online learning, and offers opportunities for practical legal skills development through a Law Clinic, mock courtroom, and student-led Law Society. The program develops in-demand skills such as logical reasoning, critical analysis, and research, and enhances employability through volunteering and law-focused careers events.
Program Outline
Assessment:
- Multiple-Choice Assessment (Simulating SQE1): Assesses the application of Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) in a format similar to the formal SQE1 Assessment.
- Portfolio of Legal Skills Development: Records practical legal skills development.
- Optional Module Assessments: Written coursework based on real-world tasks and scenarios, challenging students to identify issues, analyze rules and principles, and propose solutions.
Teaching:
- Face-to-face campus teaching supported by online learning systems.
- Expert staff guiding research interests and career development.
- Access to a mock courtroom, Law Clinic, and student-led Law Society.
Careers:
- Prepares students for the initial stage of the SQE assessment and supports continuing professional development.
- Develops in-demand professional skills such as logical reasoning, critical analysis, research, and independent judgment.
- Enhances employability through volunteering at the Law Clinic, ARUCPD, and law-focused careers events.
Other:
- Students have access to a computer and reliable internet for successful engagement.
- Alumni receive a 20% fee discount through the Alumni Scholarship.
- Additional costs include SQE exam fees and preparation for SQE2 assessment.
- Students are encouraged to gain qualifying work experience after passing SQE1 as an essential step towards qualification.
- Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25): £12,000
- Tuition fees for international students (2024/25): £17,700
- Fees are payable upfront, in full or in installments
- SQE1 Fee: £1,622
- SQE2 Fee: £2,493
- **All fees are VAT exempt.
- Preparation for SQE2 Assessment:
- SQE2 is not included in the course, to encourage students to gain qualifying work experience after passing SQE1, an essential step in the route to qualification.
- Alumni will receive a discount on the BARBRI SQE2 preparation course.
- **You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two installments.
- We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements:
- A UK first degree with honours in Law at a minimum final classification of Upper Second (2:1).
- If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification
