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Law School professional courses

Get the specialist skills and knowledge you need to work as a barrister or solicitor.

Professional law study at Manchester Met

We offer two professional study routes for aspiring barristers and solicitors in England and Wales.

How to qualify as a barrister

First, you have to complete a bar training course. You’ll need to do this before starting your pupillage.

Our professionally-focused bar training course will prepare you for life as a barrister.

How to qualify as a solicitor

All trainee solicitors must pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Although no further professional qualifications are required, our Master of Laws (LLM) courses will help you prepare for the content and structure of the SQE.

Discover our professional courses

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    Bar training courses

    Discover how to start your journey towards becoming a barrister and the benefits of studying with us.

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    Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

    Find out how you can prepare to qualify as a solicitor at Manchester Met.

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