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.
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.
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.
Want to find out more?
Catch up on our webinar with Dr Nigel Spencer, Professor of Professional Practice and Chris Howard from BARBRI.
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FirstLondon Russell Group University
to embed SQE preparation in an LLM
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20%Alumni Discount
for Undergraduate LLB Students from Queen Mary
Ready to apply?
Choose to embed your SQE preparation in one of the following LLM specialist pathways at Queen Mary. Make your application through the programme pages below.
- Art, Business and Law LLM
- Banking and Finance Law LLM
- Commercial and Corporate Law LLM
- Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM
- Competition Law LLM
- Criminal Justice LLM
- Energy and Climate Change Law LLM
- Human Rights Law LLM
- Intellectual Property Law LLM
- International Business Law LLM
- International Trade and Economic Law LLM
- International Tax Law LLM
- Laws LLM
- Public International Law LLM
- Tax Law LLM
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law LLM
Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply?
You can apply directly through our coursefinder pages as you would for our standard LLM but choose the SQE option at the top of the page.
Who can apply?
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.
Does it cover SQE 1 and 2?
Yes the programme covers both SQE 1 and 2.
You can do both in the LLM, or if you are exempt from SQE 2, then you don't need to complete that module and can choose to do a different 15 credit module of your choice.
Is the cost of the exam included in my fees?
No, the SQE part of your programme is SQE preparation which includes mock exams, however it is up to you to independently book and take your exam.
Is it available for September and January start?
Yes, however there are a restricted number of January programmes that are available compared to September entry. See the individual programme pages for the entry options available.
Which campuses can I study this on?
This is only currently available for students studying on a London based LLM programme.