Postgraduate courses

Our new LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) will support you as you transfer your academic learning to the professional environment through our extensive network of local and national legal contacts. This exciting course is for graduates who want to qualify as a solicitor using the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route whilst gaining an internationally recognised masters.

Guildford is a well-established legal centre and offers convenient access to London’s legal sector.

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Surrey is ranked 9th out of 101 institutions for overall satisfaction of student experience*

*Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2023.

With our extensive legal network and knowledge of the sector, coupled with our insight into each of our students, we’ll map out postgraduate employment opportunities that take advantage of your skills, interests and strengths. Professor Bebhinn Donnelly-Lazarov, Head of School of Law

Reasons to study law with us

Develop your skills

Develop practical skills in legal research, advocacy, drafting, legal writing and interviewing required for SQE 2.

Gain real-world experience

Gain real-world experience with our national network of legal employers, through our exemplary placement programme. Our bespoke careers service will support you with advice and coaching, tailored to you.

Enjoy the full university experience

Access our campus facilities (including a specialist library), a community of peers to help you feel supported, and enjoy hundreds of extra-curricular activities, from societies and events, to our £36-million sports venue, Surrey Sports Park.

Our course

The key benefits of studying on this course:

Enhance your career prospects with a masters in law.
You‘ll be taught by a team of practising lawyers and highly experienced research academics, who are committed to your personal and professional development.
We’ll prepare you with the knowledge required for the challenging Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 (SQE 1), the first assessment for all aspiring solicitors in England and Wales.

Find out more about applying to Surrey.