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University of Wolverhampton: Professional Practice (Top-up)
| Institution | University of Wolverhampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Wolverhampton Law School |
| Web | www.wlv.ac.uk/ |
| enquiries@wlv.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 953 3222 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The course will provide you with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of an area of chosen legal interest. It will encourage you to challenge current intellectual thinking whilst developing an advanced knowledge and ability to analyse your selected specialist area of law directly. The degree is suitable for qualified solicitors and barristers who are looking to enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable for students who have completed the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course (formerly the Bar Vocational Course) but have not yet secured a training contract or pupillage.
The topic of legal research may be one arising from academic interest or a legal issue pertinent to your current expertise in legal practice. On this masters course you will be given the opportunity to design a bespoke qualification where you will critically analyse and understand complexities that can arise as well as challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives. The course is underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research in addition to emerging research and advanced scholarship. It will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in the further specialist study of law.
The Masters in Law degree is awarded after the successful completion of the dissertation module incorporating advanced research methods. You will be supported by a supervisor and personal tutor during your studies on the course.
It may be possible to complete your Master of Laws top-up in 9 months.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. IELTS 6.5, or equivalent for non-UK students. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have completed the Legal Practice Course, Bar Professional Training Course or the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws in Hong Kong (PCLL) or equivalent Professional Legal Qualification. Alternatively, legal professionals who undertook the former Law Society Final Examinations or Bar Vocational Course are also eligible for the course. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Whether you are looking to retrain, increase your employability, enrich your CPD or progress to the next step in your career, a postgraduate qualification with the University of Wolverhampton can help you to lead the pack!
Why study at the University of Wolverhampton:
- World-leading research (REF 2021)
- Commended by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
- State of the art facilities including new Built Environment campus ‘Springfield’
- Outstanding student support
- Flexible learning – part-time/full-time and 100% online courses
- Dedicated international team
- Variety of industry and employer links
- University of Wolverhampton has been awarded four stars in the latest QS Stars …
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