LLM SQE 1 and 2
Our LLM SQE 1 and 2 course provides rigorous solicitor training under the SQE route. It combines the Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) and core legal skills you need to pass the SQE exams, and an additional module with the practice-ready skills employers look for. This is a masters award, eligible for postgraduate loan funding.
Take on the challenge, backed by the SQExperts.
79%
SQE1 pass rate+
Leading SQE training provider with pass rates 20% above the national average+
99%
SQE2 pass rate+
About the LLM SQE 1 and 2
BPP prepared for the SQE, with master’s level training that gives you the competitive edge.
Get the Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK) and legal skills training you need to pass, supported by SQExpert tutors, multidisciplinary wraparound support teams, structured revision sessions and innovative learning platforms. With our LLM SQE1&2 course, you'll earn a master’s degree to enable your applications to stand out, with specialist training designed in collaboration with leading legal employers.
What you'll study
Our SQE courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market.
Benefit from maximum support, with drop-in sessions, forums, and 1-2-1s
Both online and hard copy resources to suit your style
On-the-go access to SQE MCQ practice questions
Instant access to Bridge to the SQE with 40 hours of additional study
Peace of mind with our Career Guarantee*
6-month paid QWE placements exclusively available for five of our students
Includes our Essentials for Practice module, providing enhanced knowledge and skills
Eligible for postgraduate loan funding
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for LLM SQE1&2 are as follows:
2:2 honours law degree that covers the following seven foundational areas of legal knowledge (Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of the European Union, Contract, Tort, Property/Land Law and Public Law) OR
2:2 honours degree in a non-law subject (or overseas equivalent in any subject) and a minimum of a pass in a GDL/PGDL or CPE that covers the foundational areas of legal knowledge; OR
2:2 honours degree in a non-law subject (or overseas equivalent in any subject) and have obtained a mark of 50% or more in our admissions test on the foundational areas of legal knowledge set by BPP University Law School; OR
Equivalent qualifications (such as ILEx/CILEx) - if your qualification does cover all of the foundational areas of legal knowledge, you will normally be required to study the missing topics on a GDL, CPE or equivalent.
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.
Course details
From £13,400
What can I do after the LLM SQE?
Course structure
Dive into the legal practice areas known as Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK).
You’ll be introduced to new legal subject areas, while receiving structured revision support for the core areas of law covered in your undergraduate or law conversion course.
What you'll revise:
Contract (FLK1)
Public Law (FLK1)
Tort (FLK1)
Criminal Law (FLK2)
Land Law (FLK2)
Trusts (FLK2)
What you'll learn:
Business Law and Practice (FLK1)
Dispute Resolution (FLK1)
Criminal Law and Practice (FLK2)
Property Practice (FLK2)
Wills and the Administration of Estates (FLK2)
Legal Services (FLK1), Professional Conduct (FLK1&2), Taxation (FLK1&2), Solicitors Accounts (FLK2) will also be covered together with helpful revision materials for the Legal System of England and Wales.
Building on the foundations laid in SQE1 Preparation, SQE2 Training develops your understanding of the key assessment criteria in the SQE2 exam.
You’ll maximise your exam success through:
22 x 2-hour live workshops delivered by expert practitioners
Access to multiple SQE2 style and standard practice papers
Regular opportunities to test your written and oral skills in order to monitor your progress and areas of improvement
Independent study
A mixture of group and 1-2-1 feedback
You’ll also develop skills that align to the areas of practice assessed in SQE2:
Case and matter analysis
Client interviewing and attendance note writing
Advocacy
Legal research
Legal writing
Legal drafting
Negotiation skills
Informed by research and collaboration with top legal employers (including some of the UK’s leading law firms) this module offers three distinct pathways to develop the specialist additional knowledge and skills you need to thrive in practice.
You can choose the pathway that best aligns with your career aspirations.
Pathway 1: Advising Companies and Commercial Organisations
You will develop a wide range of in-depth legal knowledge that is critical for commercial practice. You’ll understand and advise on the types of legal and commercial issues that impact on businesses, including:
How commercial disputes are resolved
The types of issues that arise when entering complex commercial contracts
Core principles of commercial property practice, including negotiation of commercial leases and property management
Pathway 2: Advising Corporates
You will develop knowledge in the core areas of law and practice that are important for anyone joining a City/corporate practice, advising national and international companies and financial institutions on a range of legal issues that affect their businesses. This will include:
How companies raise capital through debt financing
How companies are bought, sold and restructured
The full range of legal and commercial issues (including IP, employment, property and planning) on which you might need to advise in a company commercial context
Pathway 3: General practice
You will develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills which will fully prepare you for a broad range of practices. You’ll develop an understanding of:
Litigation in relation to personal injury and medical negligence, considering both claimant and defendant perspectives;
Employment law – contracts, procedures and disputes
Legal issues that arise following the breakdown of marriage and relationships
Whichever pathway you select, you will also study an additional Business of Law module, which develops your wider knowledge and skills and builds your understanding of the role of technology in the delivery of legal services.
During this module you will also be introduced to the O Shaped 5 Os and 12 Attributes and will consider how these are relevant in practical real-world legal case studies. Using a reflective portfolio, you will develop your skills in becoming client and people-centric, developing a growth mindset needed to thrive in today’s legal services market.
Developed in collaboration with The O Shaped Lawyer™
How you'll study
Face-to-face or Online Classroom Live
Study at one of our law centres or opt for online study via Online Classroom Live. Our LLM SQE1&2 is taught exactly the same, no matter which mode you choose
Practical learning optimised for success
Apply your knowledge via simulated client scenarios within our Virtual Practice Environment, which mirrors legal practice in a firm to give you a real insight into life as a legal professional.
Performance boosted by AI
You’ll use our AI-driven adaptive learning platform, BPP Adapt. Adapt identifies your strengths and areas for improvement, adapting to your performance and flexing as you develop.
Never miss an opportunity to improve
Whether you’re in-class, at home, or on the go, our learning resources are available in both hard copy and online format, so you don’t have to compromise on your learning style.
24/7 access to everything you need
Get instant access to interactive learning materials, course notes, and recorded lectures through The Hub, your online learning environment. Our course materials are tailored to how you learn best, with the flexibility to ensure you can maximise your independent learning.
Types of assessment
Internal assessments
Internal assessments count towards your master’s award.
SQE1 Preparation
SQE1 style multiple-choice assessments.
SQE2 Training
Personal development plan
Personal reflective statement (4,500 words)
Portfolio of evidence
Essentials for Practice
Long form answer and multiple-choice question assessments
Activities mirroring legal practice scenarios
Reflective statement on a portfolio of work
Full details of BPP University’s feedback policy on examinations and assessments can be found in the Manual of Policies and Procedures.
External assessments
The SQE comprises two stages: SQE1 and SQE2. The cost of the SQE assessment is not included in your course fee, and it is your responsibility to book and pay for the assessments directly with the SRA’s authorised assessment provider, Kaplan SQE Ltd.
For more information on the SQE assessments, visit the SRA website.
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs.
Dates and locations
- July 2025 for SQE1
- October 2025 for SQE2
- January 2026 for SQE1
- April 2026 for SQE2
- January 2026 for SQE1
- July 2026 for SQE2
- July 2026 for SQE1
- January 2027 for SQE2
Please note, our Cambridge study centre does not qualify for a student visa.
Full-time: taught over 12 months, you’ll be required to allocate 40 hours per week to your module studies (including all workshops and independent learning).
Part-time: taught over 24 months, you’ll be required to allocate 15-20 hours per week to your module studies (including all workshops and independent learning).
Fees and funding
2024-2025 academic year
A deposit of £350 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer on all our courses, to secure your place.
Please note that the SQE is an external assessment, the cost of which is not included in your LLM SQE1&2 course fee.
In addition to your fees, there may be additional charges associated with your studies if you need to resit a BPP assessment. View resit information
Funding options
We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies:
This course is eligible for postgraduate loan funding which can be used to contribute towards your course fees and living costs
Interest-free payment plans enabling you to spread the cost of your course through instalments
A dedicated £1.4m+ Scholarship fund awarded to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law programmes
Need to discuss finance?
If you have any questions or require help, contact us on 03300 603100.
Why choose BPP University Law School?
30+ years
of training the brightest legal talent
600+
legal employers trust us to deliver their legal training
100,000+ alumni
across the globe
Studying as an international student
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance options and even somewhere to live.
We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.
I’ve enjoyed having tutors who are practice specialists. It’s been so nice having open conversations with them about their own experiences in law
Thalia Sheriff-Horner LLM SQE1&2