Postgraduate courses at BPP University Law School focus on developing candidates’ employability and preparing lawyers for practice from day one. Find out more here.
Dear future lawyer… your journey starts here.
Postgraduate law programmes
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If you’re looking to become a solicitor, barrister, or convert to law, we’ve got you covered. Study your way: online or in-centre, full-time or part-time. Join us in the UK’s major legal hubs, from London to Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Leeds, and Manchester. With over 30 years’ experience, there’s a reason we’re one of the UK’s leading law schools, working with top firms, chambers, and regulators to design law courses that set you up for success. The number one choice for your legal career.
Trusted by the best.
Training aspiring lawyers from 17 of the top 20 global law firms
Educating professionals in all five of the Magic Circle law firms
Trusted by 600+ legal employers to deliver the highest quality legal training
Chosen by over 100,000 aspiring lawyers
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Everything we do is focused on preparing you for practice. Why BPP?
Whenever I met a barrister or solicitor, they had trained with BPP.
Backed by a whole support team We’re with you every step of the way. Unlike many other providers, we offer instant support in the classroom, which is backed up by email access to our subject tutors, separate monthly skills and knowledge drop-in sessions, online revision forums and 1-2-1s with your personal tutor. Unique personalised learning Our learning platforms use data and AI to understand your strengths and areas for improvement, leaving no room for weakness. Scholarships and funding A dedicated pot of £1.4m+ available exclusively for BPP University Law School postgraduate students.
From courses shaped with employers, to personalised support and innovative learning technology, we give you the skills, confidence and opportunities to stand out in a competitive legal market. Courses that get you real-world ready Gain career-ready skills through realistic legal scenarios, tasks and cases that simulate life in practice, together with world-class teaching from qualified legal professionals. Training that delivers exactly what employers look for We know what employers want. How? Our courses have been developed in collaboration with legal organisations, firms and chambers.
Ladi Olukoyede BTC with Professional Legal Studies
You can also access a variety of funding options including postgraduate loan funding.
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Becoming a solicitor. A solicitor is the first call when people need legal advice. From individuals to private and public organisations, solicitors’ legal insights can make all the difference.
We’re a leading SQE training provider. Why?
Our pass rates speak for themselves. *
SQE1 83%
Courses available Comprehensive
Learn from the experts What makes a great solicitor? Being taught by one. Their skills become your skills. Their expertise becomes your expertise. SQE courses to suit everybody. Training tailored to you. BPP Prepared for better pass rates, better support, better learning, and better chances of success in the exam and your career. Our comprehensive SQE preparation gets you exam and practice ready. Backed by SQExperts, you’ll develop your functioning legal knowledge and legal skills to pass with confidence. Or choose our flexible SQE exam preparation, enabling you to study at your own pace. No frills, no fuss.
SQE1&2 preparation SQE1 preparation SQE2 preparation Dedicated SQE conversion courses for non-law graduates
60%
National average
SQE2
94%
What to expect • Practise on the go with access to over 3,400+ MCQs • Access coaching, mentoring, vacation schemes and placement opportunities with leading employers through our exclusive partnership with Aspiring Solicitors • Instant access to our Bridge to the SQE module with 40 hours of additional study • Support from a whole team
77%
National average
I chose BPP as my SQE provider because I knew it was trusted. It had a strong reputation in terms of pass rates. Grace Burney SQE1&2 Diploma
behind you. From careers and wellbeing support to 1-2-1 coaching
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Complete half of your QWE with a one-year paid placement , exclusively available for three students.
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Converting to law. Our law conversion courses are the first step for non-law graduates looking to bring their unique perspectives to the legal profession.
I expected the online resources to be excellent – they have been. I expected the teaching to be of a high quality – it is. But I didn’t expect to make so many friends so quickly, nor to look forward to attending workshops after a hectic day at work. It’s a testament to the environment created by staff and students alike. Matthew Hodge Law Conversion Course (PGDL)
What to expect • One of the few providers to teach Company Law, which better prepares you for your professional exams and legal practice • Get tailored support through drop- ins, revision forums and 1-2-1s with your personal tutor • Learn through realistic legal scenarios that reflect the demands of practice • Instant access to our Bridge to the SQE or Bridge to the Bar module with 40 hours of additional study
No law degree? No problem. Get the fundamental legal knowledge and professional skills you need to progress onto further training as either a solicitor or barrister.
Courses available
Law Conversion Course (PGDL) Law Conversion Course (Master’s) LLM Law Conversion with SQE1
For those wanting to qualify as a solicitor, we offer a dedicated programme that incorporates our Law Conversion Course (PGDL) and SQE1 Preparation course , which is eligible for postgraduate loan funding.
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Becoming a barrister. Barristers are highly qualified specialist legal professionals providing expert legal advice and representing clients in courts and tribunals. The path to the Bar demands commitment, rigorous training, and strategic career planning.
The largest provider of Bar training.
Our flagship Barrister Training Course
Courses available
Close connections with the Bar We work closely with chambers and legal employers to understand what they need from Bar graduates. The result? Our alumni are now working at many of the most prestigious chambers in England and Wales.
Barrister Training Course (BTC) Barrister Training Course (Master’s)
Our barrister training courses are highly practical and designed to simulate your future working life in chambers. From day one of your journey with BPP, you’ll learn to think and act like a barrister.
What to expect • Advocacy taught in groups of max. five students, allowing you to refine your skills and get real-time feedback • Sit the centralised BSB assessments in separate terms so you can focus on one set of assessments at a time • Hard copies of the White Book and Blackstone’s Criminal Practice (worth over £1,200) included in your course fee • Instant access to our Bridge to the Bar module with 40 hours of additional study
Our flagship BTC BSB pass rates *
Get ahead of the curve.
76% Criminal Litigation
87% Civil Litigation
I really enjoyed the amount of advocacy we got to do, and that’s something that’s really spurred me on and put me in good stead for pupillage.
Our BTC with Professional Legal Studies provides you with an alternative way to study for the Bar, starting with a foundation term focusing on the fundamental skills of litigation, giving you longer to prepare for the high stakes BSB assessments.
Ayesha Smart BTC graduate and Crown Court Judge
Courses available Barrister Training Course with Professional Legal Studies Barrister Training Course with Professional Legal Studies (Master’s)
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*Aggregated for all September 2024 BTC cohorts with a minimum 2:1 entry criteria across all BPP centres, assessed at the first sit, first opportunity. Based on Dec 2024 Civil Litigation and Apr 2025 Criminal Litigation exams.
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Master of Laws (LLM).
Don’t let funding stand in your way.
Develop your legal expertise with our LLMs.
We offer a range of funding and payment options for you to pay for your course in a way that suits you best.
Ideal for legal professionals looking to enhance their CV, our Master of Laws (LLM) enables you to home in on one specialist area of law and boost your employability. What to expect • Taught by leading legal experts with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience • Study in our London Central (Holborn) centre – right in the heart of legal London • Network and connect with leading academics, judges, officials and practitioners from various legal systems • Enhance your employability to legal recruiters through our Practice Ready modules Looking to combine a qualification in business and law? Our dedicated LLM International Business and Commercial Law is designed to provide an understanding of the legal issues that businesses face operating internationally.
I was fortunate enough to receive support from the BPP scholarships fund which, alongside my Inns scholarship, allowed me to complete Bar training without worrying about tuition fees. As a candidate from
Third-party loans Private or personal loans are
Postgraduate loan funding You can access government-funded postgraduate loans for eligible full and part-time master’s courses to provide support towards your course and living costs. £1.4m+ of dedicated scholarship funds Awarded solely to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law courses. We’re committed to supporting the brightest future talent from all backgrounds. Our range of scholarships include full fee, half fee and £800 to £3,000 awards to help make your career ambitions a reality. Payment plans Once you have accepted a place onto a BPP University course, you can spread the cost of your fees across a number of instalments to make the payments more manageable.
different to more familiar routes of student finance. While there are dedicated lenders who offer products specifically for education, other mainstream funding options could be available depending on your circumstances. Learn more at bpp.com/study/ funding/university or scan the QR code.
a low-income background,
these scholarships were fundamental to my career.
Niamh Ingham Pupil Barrister Deans Court Chambers
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Tailored to how you learn best.
Powered by innovative learning platforms.
Whichever way you prefer to study – in-centre or online, full or part-time, our law courses provide you with the choice and flexibility to progress in a way that suits you.
Virtual Practice Environment (VPE) Built to mirror a typical law firm or barristers’ chambers intranet, you’ll complete real-world tasks in our VPE. You’ll experience realistic cases, scenarios and issues that
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. Access on all your devices for learning on the go, with an app for Android and iOS to maximise your independent learning. BPP Adapt Our learning platform uses machine learning technology to gather insights based on how you learn, allowing you to track and analyse your progression. It continually assesses your unique capabilities and areas for development, creating an entirely personalised learning path so that you can feel confident going into the assessments.
contextualise your learning while reflecting a modern day legal environment.
Online Classroom Live Premium online study mode
Face-to-face Delivered in-centre, our face-to- face classes include a wide range of different learning and teaching techniques which combine both individual and teamwork exercises. • Teaching delivered in modern classrooms, blending traditional teaching with digital platforms • Extensive support from tutors inside and outside the classroom • Full range of online resources, including study materials, online communities, and forums • Learn collaboratively in group exercises Online Access pre-recorded online content, anytime, anywhere, delivered by our SQExperts. Enjoy the flexibility to study at your own pace, fitting learning around your lifestyle and schedule.
comprising a virtual classroom with interactive features to replicate a real-life classroom. • Interactive, live online sessions • Daytime, evening, and weekend course times to suit you • Uses market-leading Adobe Connect – premium virtual classroom software • Small class sizes for maximum engagement • Professionally qualified, experienced tutors bring course materials to life • Unparalleled levels of support from your tutors and Performance Support team
Please note: Online study is available for SQE prep only. Online Classroom Live is not offered for Bar courses.
Please note: Not all courses use all learning platforms. See individual course pages for full details.
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Our five-step approach to legal training. When you study at BPP University Law School, you will experience an innovative and personalised learning methodology that is specifically designed to best prepare you for your assessments and a successful career in legal practice.
Assessment You’ll pass through the previous stages until you’re optimally prepared and ready for your assessments.
Through our tried and tested learning cycle, we ensure you have the enhanced knowledge and skills you need to pass. It progresses learners through their studies in five consistent steps.
Prepare Build knowledge through regular lectures and seminars, delivered face-to-face or by Online Classroom Live.
Consolidate Embed your knowledge in long- term memory, and practise through revision tasks and tests.
I found the learning framework really
helpful. I do the prepare work, then I apply. In the collaborate session I talk with my workshop leader or classmates and go over the tasks. Afterwards we consolidate what we’ve learnt, making sure we’ve understood everything.
Apply Apply the knowledge you’ve learned to real-world tasks,
Collaborate Shape and refine your understanding through discussing,
replicating processes and systems used in practice and assessments.
testing, and more advanced practical and realistic tasks.
Archie James LLM SQE1&2
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Your career. Our priority. At BPP, we go above and beyond. We don’t just prepare you for assessments. We prepare you to succeed and thrive in practice too.
Apply with confidence Sharpen every element of your application. From polishing your CV and perfecting cover letters to tailoring job applications, we’ll help you present yourself to employers with clarity and confidence. Access BPP Careers TV We offer a range of bite-sized videos for all things career-related, with content refreshed monthly.
BPP Futures Skills Builder Our Skills Builder allows you to develop and create a skills plan
1-2-1 support with a Careers Consultant
Law Careers Service Available from the moment you accept your place with us to up to 18 months after you complete your studies, you’ll build career-ready skills and boost your CV to help you secure that all-important legal role. BPP Futures Our dedicated online careers platform allows you to explore a range of employability opportunities, including leading firms and chambers – all exclusive to BPP students and alumni. Get support with and access a bank of resources: • CV template guidance • Cover letters • Application forms • Interview practice • Psychometric tests and ability to practise online • Assessment centres • Free commercial awareness learning modules
Book a session with a dedicated Careers Consultant to identify the area of law you’d like to get into, get valuable careers advice and get a plan of action into place. Vacancies at your fingertips Get support with job searches, internships, work experience and placement opportunities. Our hub is filled with hundreds of live vacancies from leading employers, firms and chambers across the UK – exclusive to BPP. Connect through our events Expand your network and benefit from an array of opportunities to interact with employers and alumni through regular networking events, careers fairs, skills sessions and talks from industry experts.
that will help you keep track of your progress. From project management to application masterclasses, business etiquette to communication – get the skills to succeed at the next stage of your career. Interviews and assessment centres Practise makes perfect – which is why our team is available to provide detailed feedback on your interview performance, as well as practical advice on how to improve your interview technique. Career workshops Career workshops spotlighting a wide range of important topics, from planning your career, creating a strategy, managing successful applications and securing work experience, to how to use social media to expand your professional network and tap into that network.
I’ve had an opportunity to use the BPP Careers Service when applying for training contracts and applying for vocation schemes. I used the virtual CV simulator to see what could improve my CV and how to prepare for interviews.
Brian Okwaisie LLM SQE1&2
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Pro bono at BPP.
Access pro bono opportunities through our award-winning Social Impact team.
Exclusive partnership with Aspiring Solicitors.
Complete half of your QWE at BPP If you’re an aspiring solicitor, you can build vital qualifying work experience with the exclusive opportunity for three BPP students to gain a one-year paid QWE placement with our award-winning Social Impact team.
Delivering student-led initiatives and pro bono services across the country – you can gain invaluable practical experience while supporting your community and enhancing your knowledge and skills. Delivered over 12,000 of pro bono hours since 2020 Flagship Streetlaw project has supported over 10,250 members of the public Delivers more than 20 projects each year, across all schools and centre locations
As part of BPP and Aspiring Solicitors’ partnership, you can access a range of career-enhancing opportunities ringfenced exclusively for BPP students, ** including:
That’s six months more than any other provider.
15 work experience placements – all year round Gain invaluable practical experience whilst you study. Offered with a huge range of employers including global and national law firms and corporates including Barclays, Meta and Formula 1. 15 unique places on mentoring schemes – all year round Providing you with invaluable insight and guidance on life as a legal professional.
45 unique places on the AS Aspire programme for our September intakes Experience career strategy sessions Receive in-depth training application support
Attend specific firm open days Access opportunities with partner law firms and legal teams
I was really interested in pro bono as the [Social Impact team] is award-winning and has given me so many opportunities to fill gaps in my CV and make sure that I’m taking advantage of all the opportunities to offer as a law student.
NEW: Preparation for and direct access to a leading law firm’s Vacation Scheme.
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Jess Foster PGDL and BTC graduate
**Please note: You’ll need to be a member of Aspiring Solicitors (registration is free of charge). You’ll also need to meet the eligibility criteria for Aspiring Solicitors’ services.
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Bridge programme.
As soon as you accept your place, you’ll gain instant access to either our Bridge to the SQE *** or Bridge to the Bar programmes, providing access to 40 additional hours of study designed to help you transition from your degree to the next stage of your legal training.
Attend an event.
Career Guarantee. Even after you’ve finished your studies, we’re here for you. If you don’t secure a training contract, pupillage or a relevant legal role which is capable of being QWE within six months of successfully passing your studies or assessments, you’ll get access to our Career Boost package which includes a range of employability courses free of charge:
Our events are the perfect opportunity for you to see what we’re all about.
The best part? All of our events are completely free to attend. Visit bpp.com/events to view events and book your spot. If you’re an aspiring solicitor, check out our events with All About Law at allaboutlaw.co.uk/events/ digital-campus .
Connect with industry professionals
Discover current legal trends Join workshops to build legal knowledge and skills Hear from our students and expert tutors Attend a Centre Tour and Q&A Join a Virtual Open Evening
Negotiating Skills Influencing Skills Practical Networking
Handling Difficult Conversations with Ease and Confidence
What’s next? Our dedicated admissions team are on hand to answer questions you may have, help you with your application and everything in between. Call us on 03300 603 100, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm and one our officers will be happy to help!
***Not available on SQE prep courses.
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Get in touch Speak to our Admissions team
+44 (0)3300 603 100 admissions@bpp.com bpp.com
Disclaimer: This information is accurate as at the date of publication, September 2025. It is subject to change. This document is for guidance only and does not form part of any contract. For more information, visit bpp.com. ©BPP University Limited 2025. 03551.
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