Sheffield Hallam University
Legal Professional Practice LLM
Sheffield Hallam University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Course Description

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Course Summary

Study law and work in our on-campus law firm on a fast-track conversion course for non-law graduates.

  • Combine the study of law with experience in legal practice.
  • Work alongside practising lawyers in our on-campus law firm.
  • Study the core foundations of legal knowledge by blending legal theory with practice.
  • Develop transferable professional and legal skills – such as interviewing, legal writing and drafting, teamwork and commercial awareness.

For non-law graduates, this course is a stepping stone to go on to qualify for a career in law and will give you a practical edge in the employment market. You’ll study the core foundations of legal knowledge while gaining legal work experience on campus. As a result, you’ll gain the skills, experience, contacts and credentials you need to kick-start your legal career.

How You Learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

We have highly motivated, knowledgeable and creative staff across the department. They bring a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills from legal practice. This enables high-quality learning of the core aspects of the discipline – as well as a range of specialist topics and areas of study.

You learn through:

  • online lectures
  • two-hour workshops
  • group work and presentations
  • practically-based case studies
  • professional work-based learning

Applied learning

Live projects:

You will spend 12 weeks working for two days a week in our on-campus law firm – SHU Law Ltd. Here you’ll gain vital practical experience under the supervision of practising lawyers. You’ll advise and assist on cases in areas such as litigation, private client, personal injury and employment law.

Through this experience, you’ll gain practical, transferable skills and experience – such as teamwork, oral and written communication, legal writing and drafting, advocacy and commercial awareness. These will enhance your graduate skills and impress future employers.

You’ll also have the opportunity to engage in mooting and debating – representing fictitious clients in appeals before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, in our on-campus moot court.

Networking opportunities:

You’ll create and develop your professional network by working under the supervision of qualified solicitors and paralegals – as well as liaising with lawyers and other professionals. Our excellent links with the local, regional and national legal profession mean you can gain valuable work experience opportunities and benefit from guest lectures from legal experts.

Competitions:

Our Mooting and Debating Society members take part in internal and national competitions – where we’ve enjoyed considerable success.

**Exams** **Coursework**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Legal Professional Practice, LLM, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in any subject. Students without a 2:2 honours degree from the UK or Republic of Ireland are required to evidence that they meet the academic entrance requirements of the relevant professional body. This includes applicants with overseas degrees or mature students without an undergraduate degree. Students are required to complete 180 credits to achieve the award. ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About Sheffield Hallam University

Founded in 1969, Sheffield Hallam University is located in the city of Sheffield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. Sheffield is the UK's fifth largest urban centre, 60% of which consists of vibrant green spaces such as city parks, gardens and countryside. SHU prides itself on the important position it occupies in Sheffield as a pillar of the local economy, workforce, and infrastructure. This is reflected in the fact that almost half of this university’s enrolled students are from low-income backgrounds.

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