MLaw Law with Professional Practice

Study level: Undergraduate
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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


Course overview

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.

  • Suitable if you have legal practice as a clear career goal in mind.
  • Blends both academic study and simulated professional practice throughout to provide you with the foundation upon which to build your legal career.
  • You should develop a thorough understanding of the professional ethics and codes of conduct necessary to thrive in legal practice.

The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.

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Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

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5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

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Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

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Why you should study this course

  • Dual award course
    Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded both the MLaw Law with Professional Practice and LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons) awards.
  • Simulated law firm
    Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment and gain hands-on experience, honing your legal skills in a realistic setting that mirrors the challenges and intricacies of actual legal practice4.
  • Get hands on
    Apply to volunteer in one of our three pro-bono clinics with the Central England Law Centre where selected students can gain practical legal experience under the supervision of trained solicitors and lawyers.
  • Professional preparation
    Use our dedicated Moot Room for courtroom practice, providing you with practical experiences you can use in your future career4.
  • Grow your legal networks
    You will have access to Coventry Law School’s ‘Raising the Bar’ scheme, that offers you the opportunity to network with members of and gain an honest insight into the legal profession2.

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.

Accreditation and professional recognition

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.

Memberships

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.

Collaborations with other organisations

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.

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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
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What you'll study

This course has a common first year.

During your first year at the degree level, you may study alongside students on other law courses. This common first year provides a solid understanding of some of the foundation subjects and an opportunity to develop key legal skills which aim to prepare you for the remainder of your degree. Should your interests or career aspirations change as you learn more about the law and the legal profession, you have the flexibility to switch to another degree in year two. (Subject to meeting progression requirements.)

Common first year courses:

  • Law LLB (Hons)
  • Commercial Law LLB (Hons)
  • Criminal Law and Justice LLB (Hons)
  • International Law LLB (Hons)

Modules

In the second year, you should continue to build your understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge. You should also begin to develop your practical legal skills, which will lay the groundwork for the final years of your degree.

Modules

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or participating institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depends on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year.

Modules

During this year you will put your understanding of the law into practice. You will further explore legal procedure alongside an emphasis on professional ethics and the skills that a lawyer needs to be successful.

Modules

As you move through your final year, you will continue to put your understanding of the law into practice. This culminates in participation in a simulated law firm exercise in the final semester during which you will be required to apply your knowledge and skills to simulated client and courtroom experiences.

Modules

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.


How you'll learn

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.


Teaching contact hours

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:

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.

Guided and Independent study:

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.

Online learning:

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.


Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include:

  • phase tests
  • multiple choice quizzes
  • essays
  • presentations
  • reports
  • portfolios
  • coursework
  • exams
  • practical assessments.

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.


International experience opportunities

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
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Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement What we're looking for
UCAS points 120
A level BBB
GCSE Minimum 5 GCSEs graded 4 /C or above including English and Mathematics.
IB Diploma 24 points
BTEC DMM
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

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Contextual offers and Fair Access Scheme

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme, you could automatically receive a contextual offer that may be up to 24 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:


You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international foundation year. Upon successful completion our International Foundation Year - Law will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this undergraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area)

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

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Fees and funding

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:

  • any optional overseas field trips or visits: £400+ per trip
  • any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

Condensed course – January start date

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.

*Irish student fees

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.

**EU Support Bursary

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.


Facilities

The MLaw Law with Professional Practice course is delivered at Coventry University main campus.

Moot Room

Moot Room

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.

Legal clinic

Legal Clinic

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.

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Careers and opportunities

On successful completion of the LLB Law with Professional Practice (Hons), you should be able to:

  • critically evaluate contemporary issues and developments within the law of England and Wales and international law and practice, being cognisant of diverse cultural and global perspectives,
  • identify and synthesise relevant information from primary and secondary sources, using both digital and non-digital resources, whilst adhering to principles of academic integrity,
  • draw reasoned conclusions through the application of legal principles and/or knowledge of legal procedure to complex authentic legal problems, whilst tolerating ambiguity and recognising alternative legal and practical outcomes,
  • demonstrate effective self-management through reflective practice, make effective use of feedback and work independently or collaboratively as appropriate,
  • demonstrate intellectual independence through the acquisition of specialist legal knowledge and understanding of current legal thinking and/or emerging research,
  • critically analyse the theories, concepts, values, principles and laws across a range of substantive legal areas,
  • understand principles of sustainability, social responsibility and professional ethics and recognise their application to the law,
  • communicate effectively and professionally, by conveying and explaining legal information, ideas and arguments in appropriate contexts to a range of specialist and non-specialist audiences,
  • demonstrate a range of practical legal skills, evidencing an appreciation of principles of professional ethics.

On successful completion of the MLaw Law with Professional Practice, you should also be able to:

  • critically analyse and apply law and procedure across range of legal areas, in the context of professional practice,
  • apply principles of sustainability, social responsibility and professional ethics to decision making related to professional legal practice,
  • demonstrate a range of professional legal skills required for professional legal practice, evidencing adherence to professional codes of conduct and ethical decision making as relevant to practice as a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer.

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.

Where our graduates work

Previous law graduates from Coventry Law School have gone on to work at a wide variety of organisations and firms including:

  • DAC Beachcroft
  • NFU Mutual
  • PwC
  • Deloitte
  • Linklaters
  • Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation
  • Oracle
  • Squire Patton Boggs
  • Stobbs
  • Co-op Legal Services
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