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Experience a versatile legal education, tailored for a potential legal career as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or other related paths.
Year of entry
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Sandwich
Online/Blended
Duration
4 years full-time
5 years sandwich
Course code
M199
Start date
September 2025
January 2026 - condensed
This course aims to prepare you for the dynamic legal landscape by developing proficiency in various professional contexts.
The MLaw Law with Professional Practice course is designed to prepare you for the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) professional stage. You'll have the opportunity to develop the necessary legal skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your respective law qualification.
The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.
If you choose to start this course in January you will study exactly the same course but over a slightly shorter timescale in Year 1. This is ideal if you missed the September start, want to transfer from a different university or course or just need a bit more time to prepare for life at university.
The MLaw Law with Professional Practice is designed to allow you to develop sufficient knowledge and professional skills to undertake the SQE parts one and two, and the CILEX Professional Qualification - Professional Stage. However, you will need to sit exams independently with the SRA/CILEX respectively as the assessments are not and cannot be embedded within the course (additional fees and criteria may apply).
The LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons) degree is part of this dual award course and is capable of satisfying the academic component of legal education as required by the Bar Standards Board. For further details of the requirements of the academic component of Bar training, please visit the Bar Standards Board website.
Coventry Law School is currently a member of the International Association of Law Schools, an association of around 250 law schools from over 60 countries, representing around 12,000 law faculty members. Having this status allows you to access a variety of international experiences, including with our partner institutions across the world.
Coventry Law School is also currently a member of the European Law Faculties Association with over 150 members from Europe and beyond.
Memberships are renewed annually, and there is currently no intention for any of the memberships or partnership to lapse, however if our memberships or partnership are not renewed we would notify applicants and students as soon as possible.
Coventry Law School collaborates with the Central England Law Centre in order to offer a professional element to your learning, law employment clinic, welfare and benefits advocacy clinic and health justice partnership clinics. Students selected to participate in the clinics get involved with many aspects of what the solicitors do at the Law Centre, with supervisors who are currently working in practice and experts in specific areas of law. They get hands-on experience doing reserved legal activities, providing supervised advice and assistance to members of the public.
Coventry Law School also collaborates with Law QWE, a careers portal that connects individuals in search of qualifying work experience with top employers to support their route to qualification.
Coventry University will always hold a very special place in my heart because it was the year in I finally found my way in life. I loved studying law, I loved everything about the uni, I had the best of lecturers and met some of my closest friends. My years at Cov uni were literally the foundation to my entire career and all that I have achieved since.
Sana Saddique, Law Alumna, Award winning Solicitor and Managing Director at Collective Law, 2024
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
This course can be studied over four years full-time, or five years with an optional study/work placement2.
Modules on the degree are normally delivered through a combination of workshops, seminars and lectures. The course aims to provide you with a well-rounded and immersive educational experience to support your transition into a successful legal career. It does this by combining theoretical knowledge with practical legal skills throughout, culminating in a law firm simulation in your final semester.
If you choose to start this course in January it will be run as a condensed programme. You’ll start your course in January and finish your first year in August. Upon successful completion of Year 1, you will progress onto Year 2 in September and then continue to start subsequent years of your course in September, completing your degree at the same time as the September starters unless you opt to do a placement year.
As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.
Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.
Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.
As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Throughout the degree you will be exposed to a wide variety of potential international opportunities2. From undertaking an international field trip to working with students from international universities in a collaborative international online learning project, we aim to offer an international opportunity for everyone. The Law School has particularly strong links with the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in Chongqing, China and established links with the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa and the University of Nebrija in Madrid.
Throughout the course, you will explore aspects of international law and develop cognisance of diverse cultural and global perspectives, particularly as it influences your legal practice. The Law School is a typically diverse community of legal academics and students, which brings depth and vibrancy to your student experience.
Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements are therefore not guaranteed2.
Embark on an exhilarating legal journey with our course, a catalyst for launching your legal career. Upon completion, you'll proudly hold both an LLB (Hons) and MLaw award from Coventry University, equipped with the confidence to navigate and excel in the legal profession.
Rebecca Gladwin-Geoghegan, Associate Head of School, 2024
Typical entry requirements:
Student | Full-time | Part-time |
---|---|---|
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | TBC per year | Not available |
EU | TBC per year with EU Support Bursary** TBC per year without EU Support Bursary** |
Not available |
International | TBC per year | Not available |
If you choose to study this course with a professional placement2 or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee3 of £1,250 to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see the university’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.
The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
Find out what's included in your tuition costs.
If you choose to start this course in January please make sure you check the Fees and Finance page for more information. Although starting this course in January does not prohibit you from being eligible for student finance, the way it is paid in your first year differs from those who start their course in September.
If you start the course in January, your tuition fees will be paid in accordance with the university’s Tuition Fees, Refund and Withdrawal Terms and Conditions for January starters and for any further years of study, your fees will be paid in accordance with the terms for September starters.
The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.
Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.
The MLaw Law with Professional Practice course is delivered at Coventry University main campus.
Our Moot Room gives you the opportunity to develop those vital and practical legal skills. You can practise your legal skills in a realistic setting, as well as having the chance to take part in mooting competitions.
Use the Legal Clinic to develop your practical legal skills and help you stand out in your future career. You will have access to 'real' clients and work alongside trained solicitors and lawyers.
Find out more about how Coventry University can kick start your legal career through our preparation courses.
On successful completion of the LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons), you should be able to:
On successful completion of the MLaw Law with Professional Practice, you should also be able to:
Coventry Law School’s strong reputation, industry links and rounded approach to employability means you should be well-prepared and confident in moving into your chosen career. Many students will opt to pursue a career as a solicitor, CILEX lawyer or barrister. Even if you ultimately decide not to pursue a career within the legal profession, the course develops readily transferrable skills and graduate attributes that will enable you to be successful in alternative career destinations. The ability to communicate effectively, act with integrity, think critically and creatively, and adapt to change should set you on the path to success in the global graduate job market.
Previous law graduates from Coventry Law School have gone on to work at a wide variety of organisations and firms including:
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