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Professional law courses at UWE Bristol

Real world legal training

Law at UWE Bristol is designed to get you into work fast. It offers courses that are practical, professional and provides opportunities to work on real cases. Our strong links with law practices and the Bar ensure our graduates leave with a wealth of professional experience and have an excellent chance at securing employment.

"The support I have received and the quality of the teaching at UWE Bristol were key factors in helping me to secure a vacation placement, and a subsequent training contract at a top city law firm.” Victoria Keenan Legal Practice Course.

Bar Professional Training With many ways to enhance your career prospects, excellent tuition and outstanding support, our BPTC (offered as a PG Diploma or LLM) is a firm foundation for success as a barrister.

LLM in Advanced Legal Practice Our LLM in Advance Legal Practice equips you with a Masters qualification which includes the Legal Practice Course required for qualification as a Solicitor.

Graduate Diploma in LawOur Graduate Diploma in Law is an academically rigorous course which helps prepare students for legal practice in a supported, active and engaged environment.

Professional Skills Course (PSC)

UWE Bristol offer the Professional Skills Course (PSC), a Solicitors Regulation Authority prerequisite to qualifying as a solicitor. There are 12 days of training in total.

Our PSC is delivered via face-to-face tuition. We also offer tailor-made in-house courses.

LLM courses

We also offer a range of academic Law masters courses which focus on specific areas of Law, enabling you to develop a specialism.

Mock courtrooms Innovative methods of preparing students for legal practice.

Meet the leaders of industryNetwork with industry leaders at the Bristol Distinguished Address series events.

Pro Bono UnitFind out about the opportunities available through our award-winning Pro Bono Unit.

Enhancing your employability

We are dedicated to supporting your career aspirations. Our course director and tutors work with our Careers Service, regional legal employers and recruitment experts to put you in the best position when applying for legal employment and preparing you for entry into the legal profession.

Postgraduate Open Events

Find out about our Professional Law Open Events at UWE Bristol. Meet course tutors from the Department of Law and see the law specific facilities including the mock court rooms, law library and teaching rooms.