Ma law conversion

Jan 04, 2024

Written By Natasha Jones

Jan 04, 2024

Written By Natasha Jones

Non-law graduates who want to pursue a career in law can do so with a law conversion course.

Here, we explore the courses on offer and how long they take to complete.

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Tell me more about law conversions

Law conversion courses are for people with an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject. They give aspiring lawyers the chance to study the seven foundations of legal knowledge:

Public Law (including Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights)

Criminal Law

Law of the European Union

Contract Law

Tort

Land Law

Equity and Trusts

You’ve probably heard of the GDL, or Graduate Diploma in Law, which is one example of a law conversion course.

However, it should be noted that the GDL has been phased out by some providers, in favour of the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL).

This was devised with the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) specifically in mind and also covers elements of Company Law and Legal Skills in addition to the seven fou

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