START
September
DURATION
1 Year Full time
2 Years Part time
2 Years Part time
ATTENDANCE
Full Time, Part Time
COURSE LEADER
Dr Daphne Demetriou
FEES TOTAL
AED 95,481
All postgraduate students are eligible for a minimum 10% Postgraduate Study Grant. To find out what grant you are eligible connect with Admission today admissions@mdx.ac.ae
LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE Pathway)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROGRAMME
The LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) programme aims to provide students who wish to qualify as solicitors of England and Wales the opportunity to prepare for the mandatory Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Students will obtain a Master’s degree while simultaneously preparing for the SQE and equipping themselves with those Postgraduate attributes needed to address complex issues both systematically and creatively, showing originality in tackling and solving legal problems.
The programme is delivered in collaboration with The College of Legal Practice, a fully accredited higher education provider, and wholly owned UK subsidiary of The College of Law in Australia. The College of Legal Practice specialises in the delivery of vocational courses that prepare lawyers for practice, particularly in the delivery of the SQE 1 and SQE 2 modules aimed at supporting students who wish to qualify and practice as England and Wales solicitors by passing the mandatory SQE examinations.
Combining global academic practice and online learning, students on this programme will benefit from studying at a leading Law School in the UAE, one of the world’s most exciting jurisdictions, whilst preparing to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. This unique programme will provide them with a truly international perspective on the field of law.
Who is this programme for?
The programme is suited to a range of fresh graduates and legal professionals who wish to become qualified solicitors in the jurisdiction of England and Wales, including:
- UK LLB graduates
- Law graduates from other jurisdictions
- Current paralegals and others working in the legal industry
- Foreign qualified lawyers looking to qualify as solicitors of England and Wales
BENEFITS
ADVANTAGE OF STUDYING LLM ADVANCED LEGAL PRACTICE (SQE PATHWAY)
01
Prepare to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales
02
Earn a Master’s and study for the SQE simultaneously
03
Gain a unique UAE and global perspective on legal practice
04
Boost your legal research skills ready for the workplace
PROGRAMME CONTENT
What you will study on your LLM Advanced Legal Practice (SQE Pathway)
SQE preparation with an internationally recognised study partner
The LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) has been specifically designed in a way to ensure that you are equipped with outstanding knowledge and skills both in line with a Postgraduate degree in law, as well as what is required in legal practice.
Advanced academic expertise and research skills development in law
Learners will study a blend of compulsory academic modules covering essential legal expertise and skills, such as dispute resolution; business, property and criminal law; and wills and administration of estates.
PROGRAMME MODULES
The module aims to ensure that students are equipped with essential skills for participating successfully in their LLM degree programme by offering instruction at an appropriately advanced level in legal research skills coupled with practical tasks in analysing legal sources. The module adopts a learner-centred instructional style, combining exposition with exercises, discussion and self-directed learning in a series of workshops supported by online resources.
This module aims to develop students’ Functioning Legal Knowledge within the meaning given to the term in the context of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1). The module specifically aims to develop students’ competency in the law and rules of ethics across the areas of Business Law & Practice, Dispute Resolution (with contract and tort), Public & EU Law, Legal Services & Legal Systems, Property Practice (with land law), Criminal Law & Practice, and Wills and Administration of Estates (with trusts and solicitors accounts).
This module aims to develop students’ competency in the skills required for the second Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE2). The module focuses specifically on the skills of advocacy, interviewing, attendance note taking, case and matter analysis, drafting, research and writing, in the specific areas of criminal litigation, dispute resolution, property practice, wills and intestacy, probate administration and practice, business law and practice. The module focuses on developing technical and practical proficiency in the skills, in the context of specified practice areas, through innovative learning methods.
Please Note:
*These modules are delivered by our partner, the College of Legal Practice, and aim to prepare students for the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s SQE 1 and 2 examinations.
Optional modules are constantly updated and reviewed. A module may change or may not be offered a particular academic year, for reasons such as too few students choose that particular module or the module requires academic review. Middlesex University reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module at any time.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WE ACCEPT APPLICANTS FROM A WIDE RANGE OF DIFFERENT CURRICULUMS
English Language Requirements (Postgraduate)
| English Language Test | Entry Requirement |
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components) |
| TOEFL Internet-based | 72 (Reading min 18, Writing min 21, Listening min 17, Speaking min 20) |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 59 (with 59 in all components) |
| Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test | 6.0 (with 6 in Reading & Writing, min 5.5 in other components) |
| English Language | Entry Requirement |
| GCSE/1GCSE/0-Level English (as a first or second language) | Grade C / Grade 4 or Higher |
| CBSE/ISC Boards/NI0S/Most State Boards | 65% Business & Law taught PG Not accepted from the Punjab or Haryana boards |
| International Baccalaureate | Minimum Grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB or a minimum of Grade 5 in English B (Higher Level) |
| WAEC/WASSCE/SSSCE/NECO | C6 |
TEACHING
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY WITH A WEALTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.
Classes are held at our Dubai Knowledge Park campus on weekdays (Monday to Friday) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.
Occasional weekend or holiday sessions may also be scheduled with prior notice. Most modules include one session per week, with exceptions noted in the timetable. For the Dissertation, you'll work independently.
The programme involves a mix of l...
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Evening classes are designed to fit around a busy lifestyle, making it possible to work during the day while pursuing your studies. This flexible schedule allows you to gain valuable professional experience or manage personal commitments alongside your academic goals.It’s an ideal situation for those looking to advance their education without putting their career or daily routine on hold.
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FUTURE CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT
Where your UK LLM will take your career
The LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) has been specifically developed to support students in employability and career progression. The specific SQE focused modules are tailored to support students to be ready to undertake the SQE exams, required for anyone to be employed in law firms and work as a solicitor of England and Wales. Both the knowledge and skills developed through these two modules prepare students for practice and make them more attractive to employers. This LLM also supports career progression for those already in legal practice, as there is great demand by international law firms for England and Wales qualified solicitors and great interest from such lawyers to shift to such
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