MLaw with Professional Practice

UCAS code: M199

Here's what Coventry University says about its MLaw with Professional Practice course.

Experience a versatile legal education, tailored for a potential legal career as a barrister, solicitor, CILEX lawyer or other related paths.

Develop the necessary legal skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your respective law qualification. The Law with Professional Practice MLaw course is designed to prepare you for the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examinations (SQE) and CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ) professional stage.

• Acquire the skills and knowledge needed if you have legal practice as a clear career goal in mind.

• The course blends both academic study and simulated professional practice throughout to provide you with the foundation upon which to build a successful legal career.

• Develop a thorough understanding of the professional ethics and codes of conduct necessary to thrive in legal practice.

Why study this course

• On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded both the Law with Professional Practice MLaw and Law with Professional Practice LLB (Hons) awards.

• Immerse yourself in criminal law by following a criminal case, from the commission of an offence through preparation for trial and finally sentencing, through an authentic case simulation.

• Hone your criminal advocacy skills in our mock courtroom, known as the ‘moot room’. 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.

• Grow your network by getting to know members of the legal industry through our ‘Raising the Bar’ scheme. This is designed to help you gain insights into the legal field, access events where you can connect with other professionals and build your legal networks.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

First Year The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Commercial Law LLB (Hons) Criminal Law and Justice LLB (Hons) International Law LLB (Hons) Modules include English Legal System, Public Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Applied Law Study Contemporary Issues in the Law.

Modules: English and EU Legal Systems - 30 Credits Criminal Law and Justice - 30 Credits Contract Law - 30 Credits Public Law - 30 Credits

Year Two: Tort Law - 30 Credits Land Law - 30 Credits Legal Practice and Professional Ethics - 30 Credits Clinical Legal Experience - 30 Credits

Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* 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 fee* 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 partner 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.

Year three Equity and Trusts - 30 Credits Family Law and Practice - 30 Credits Property Law and Practice - 30 Credits Dispute Resolution - 30 Credits

Final Year Criminal and Civil Litigation - 30 Credits Wills, Administration of Estates and Trusts - 30 Credits Business Law and Practice - 30 Credits Solicitors Accounts and Tax - 30 Credits

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. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include: Formal examinations Phase tests Essays Group work Presentations Reports Projects Coursework Exams Individual Assignments 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.