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Program Overview
SQE2 Preparation Course
Overview
The SQE2 Preparation Course is designed for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway. This course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE2 skills assessments, which will test the practical legal skills of client interviewing, advocacy, legal writing, drafting and research, and case and matter analysis.
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor.
Locations
Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Egham (Royal Holloway), Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton and Online
Study Mode Options
Full-time, Part-time Day, Part-time Evening or Part-time Weekend
Next Start Date
June 2025
Course Details
SQE2 Preparation Course
You will develop the legal skills of interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing and drafting in order to sit SQE2 and be ready for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) and practice.
This course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE2 assessments.
Why Choose the SQE2 Preparation Course?
- Adaptive and personalised learner journey, using our dynamic learning model: Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC), covering all skills assessed by the SRA in SQE2.
- Confidence for the assessments, with plenty of practise in the exact type of oral and written skills assessments you’ll face.
- Benefit from our extensive experience in helping students develop the skills that will be assessed in SQE2.
- In-depth lecturer guidance and support from our experienced lecturers, who are all practitioners.
- Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
- Brand new resources, developed specifically for SQE2 by our expert lecturers.
- Experience of working in practice. You’ll learn in the context of our virtual law firm, ULaw LLP.
Course Structure
Modules
You will develop the six SQE2 practical legal skills of interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing and drafting in order to sit SQE2 and be ready for practice.
- Interviewing. Planning for and conducting an interview with a client, producing an attendance note recording a client interview and initial legal analysis.
- Advocacy/Persuasive Oral Communication. Planning for and conducting a piece of advocacy before a judge.
- Case and matter analysis. Producing a written report to a partner giving a legal analysis of a case and providing client-focused advice.
- Practical Legal Research. Conducting legal research from a variety of resources, and producing a written report.
- Legal Writing. Producing a letter or email as the solicitor acting in a matter, which clearly and correctly applies the law and is appropriate to the recipient.
- Legal Drafting. Producing a piece of drafting using a precedent, or amending a document.
Course Start Dates
June 2025
- SQE2 Preparation Course
- Part-time Day: Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate and Manchester
July 2025
- SQE2 Preparation Course
- Full-time: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Reading, Sheffield and Southampton
- Part-time Day: Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Reading, Sheffield and Southampton
- Part-time Evening: London Bloomsbury and Manchester
- Part-time Weekend: Birmingham, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield
Fees and Booking
How to Book
Book this course
Fees
- 2024/25 Course Fees (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024)
- London: £5,950
- Outside London: £4,650
- 2025/26 Course Fees (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025)
- London: £6,200
- Outside London: £4,850
Offers and Discounts
- There is an additional £250 SQE Prep Alumni Discount for ULaw graduates.
- Free SQE2 Exam Preparation Course*. Saving you £1,100.
- Study manuals: eBooks are included in the course fee, and you’ll receive a 50% discount if you’d like to purchase print versions.
- You can pay with one upfront payment or with monthly instalments.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course is designed for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway. This course will prepare you for the SRA’s centralised SQE2 skills assessments, which will test the practical legal skills of client interviewing, advocacy, legal writing, drafting and research, and case and matter analysis. It is part of our suite of SQE courses. This course is designed for those who’ve completed SQE1 training, such as our SQE1 Preparation Course.
Outline:
Modules:
You will develop the six SQE2 practical legal skills of interviewing, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing and drafting in order to sit SQE2 and be ready for practice.
- Advocacy/Persuasive Oral Communication: Planning for and conducting a piece of advocacy before a judge.
- Case and matter analysis: Producing a written report to a partner giving a legal analysis of a case and providing client-focused advice.
- Practical Legal Research: Conducting legal research from a variety of resources, and producing a written report.
- Legal Writing: Producing a letter or email as the solicitor acting in a matter, which clearly and correctly applies the law and is appropriate to the recipient.
- Legal Drafting: Producing a piece of drafting using a precedent, or amending a document.
Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK):
FLK is a significant part of the SQE2 exam and this course is designed for those who have already studied FLK by completing SQE1 training, such as on our SQE1 Preparation Course or as a result of studying on the LPC, and will not be taught on this course.
Course Structure:
There are six units per week throughout the course (two units per week in the part-time courses). Each unit follows our unique dynamic learning model: Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC).
- Prepare: You will spend approximately six hours per unit preparing using the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE) where all the resources will be accessible. The Prepare stage includes a rich mixture of learning activities including manual reading, demonstrations, multi-media, preparatory tasks and test your knowledge quizzes.
- Engage: The Engage stage involves six, 90-minute classroom based and tutor facilitated face to face workshops where you will be asked to practice and apply the skills you have started to acquire in the Prepare stage. You will have nine contact hours per week with tutors (three hours per week on the part-time course).
- Consolidate: You will complete the Consolidate stage using our VLE.
Course Schedule:
- Intake: May 2024, June 2024, July 2024, August 2024, October 2024, November 2024, January 2025, February 2025, May 2025, June 2025, August 2025, August 2025, October 2025
- Study Mode: Full-time, Part-time
- SQE2 Exam: July 2024, October 2024, January 2025, April 2025, July 2025, October 2025, January 2026
Locations:
- On Campus: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Egham (Royal Holloway), Exeter, Hong Kong, Leeds, Liverpool, London Bloomsbury, London Moorgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton However, students who successfully pass the SQE2 assessments will accumulate 30 credits, which can be applied towards an award under the University’s Recognition of External Assessments Policy.
- You will sit your SQE assessments at Pearson VUE test centres in the UK and internationally.
- SQE2 involves approximately 14 hours of skills assessments over five half days. There are 16 written and oral tasks covering the six legal skills:
- client interviewing including a linked attendance note/legal analysis
- advocacy
- case and matter analysis, including negotiation planning
- legal research
- legal writing
- legal drafting
- The assessments are set in the practice areas of:
- criminal practice (including advising clients at the police station)
- dispute resolution
- property practice
- wills and intestacy, probate administration and practice
- business organisations, rules and procedures (including money laundering and financial services)
Teaching:
- Adaptive and personalised learner journey, using our dynamic learning model: Prepare, Engage, Consolidate (PEC), covering all skills assessed by the SRA in SQE2.
- Confidence for the assessments, with plenty of practise in the exact type of oral and written skills assessments you’ll face.
- Benefit from our extensive experience in helping students develop the skills that will be assessed in SQE2. Your lecturer will monitor your progress and give you weekly individual feedback, so you’ll know where to focus.
- Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different.
- Experience of working in practice.
- We have a vast network in the legal industry and deliver training to 91 of the top 100 law firms, with exclusive relationships with 61 of the top UK law firms and many of the most prestigious US firms.
Other:
- The course will also help you prepare for Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) as a trainee solicitor, by helping you to develop the practical legal skills required for practice. The app is designed to help prepare and embed your Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK), ready to take on the SQE1 assessments.
- The course fee does not include the SQE2 assessment fee of £2,493 (increasing to £2,766 from September 2023).
- Introductory offer: free SQE2 Exam Preparation Course . Saving you £1,000.
- You can pay with one upfront payment or with monthly instalments.
The University of Law
Overview:
The University of Law is a specialist provider of legal education in the UK. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as professional legal training and apprenticeships. The university is known for its high-quality teaching, strong employability record, and commitment to student support.
Services Offered:
The University of Law offers a variety of services to its students, including:
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses:
A wide range of programs in law, business, criminology, policing, psychology, and computer science.SQE Courses:
Courses specifically designed for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).Online Courses:
Flexible learning options for students who prefer to study remotely.Scholarships and Bursaries:
Financial assistance to help students fund their studies.Student Support:
A range of services to help students succeed academically and personally, including career guidance, disability support, and mental health services.Professional Legal Training:
Courses for aspiring lawyers, including the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC).Apprenticeships:
Work-based learning opportunities for students who want to gain practical experience while studying.Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Law has campuses in major cities across the UK, including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Nottingham. Students can expect a vibrant and supportive campus environment with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, meet new people, and develop their skills.
Key Reasons to Study There:
High-Quality Teaching:
The university is ranked 10th in the UK for quality of teaching in the National Student Survey 2024.Strong Employability Record:
94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data).Higher than Average SQE Pass Rates:
78% of students passed the January 2024 SQE1 assessments first time, compared to the industry average first attempt pass rate of 59%.Experienced Lecturers:
Over 90% of lecturers are qualified lawyers and business professionals, bringing extensive practical experience to the classroom.Excellent Student Support:
The university provides a range of services to help students succeed, including career guidance, disability support, and mental health services.Academic Programs:
The University of Law offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate Courses:
LLB (Hons) Law, BSc (Hons) Business, BSc (Hons) Criminology, BSc (Hons) Policing, BSc (Hons) Psychology, and BSc (Hons) Computer Science.Postgraduate Courses:
LLM (Master of Laws), MBA (Master of Business Administration), MSc (Master of Science), and other postgraduate qualifications.Professional Legal Training:
BPTC, LPC, and other professional legal training courses.Other:
The University of Law has a strong alumni network, with over 100,000 graduates working in various legal and business sectors. The university also has a 5-star rating from QS World University Rankings, recognizing its excellence in teaching, employability, online learning, academic development, and inclusiveness.
Entry Requirements:
None required. However, the SRA requires a degree (or equivalent) to qualify as a solicitor.
