Legal Practice (Master of Law and Practice) - MLP

Our integrated Legal Practice (Masters of Law and Practice) route is a unique programme that incorporates a full LLB(Hons) Law degree through to a Legal Practice qualification (MLP). This rigorous but highly rewarding degree prepares you for an exciting career in law and advocacy, with special emphasis on supporting you to develop competencies for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). This course aims to develop your skills in interviewing, advocacy, drafting legal documents, legal ethics, conduct and procedures. You'll also gain valuable transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail and teamwork. Throughout the course, you'll have opportunities to put your learning into practice through activities such as volunteering in the Legal Advice Centre, participating in the Moot Scheme, and attending our Law Careers Fair and Mentoring Scheme. These experiences help you develop professional networks and gain insight into the legal profession. • This integrated Master’s combines an LLB and a Master’s in Law, helping you develop competences for SQE1 and SQE2 examinations. • Learn from practising solicitors and legal academics who bring real industry expertise into the classroom. • Gain practical experience through mooting, mock trials and volunteering in our Legal Advice Centre. Why Study Legal Practice (Masters of Law and Practice) at University of Huddersfield You’ll be taught my both practitioners and legal academics who bring their industry and research expertise into classroom teaching. In the National Student Survey 2025, Law is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities. You'll have access to specialist legal resources, including Westlaw, Lexis Library, HeinOnline, JSTOR and more than 200 law textbooks through Law Trove. Alongside core law subjects such as Criminal Law, Contract Law, Land Law, Tort Law and EU Law, you'll study practice-focused Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK1 and FLK2) content, including: • Dispute Resolution • Criminal Litigation • Business Law and Practice • Property Law and Practice You'll have access to the Functioning Legal Knowledge 1 (FLK1) and Functioning Legal Knowledge 2 (FLK2) practice question database, further supporting your learning and preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE). You'll also have access to resources that support the development of SQE2 skills, including interviewing, drafting, advocacy and legal research. A range of optional academic and practice-focused modules allows you to explore areas that match your interests, including: • Commercial Law and Practice • Immigration and Asylum Law and Practice • Family Law and Practice • Employment Law and Practice Outside the classroom, you can develop your skills further in our purpose-built mock courtroom, compete in mooting and mock trial competitions, or support real clients through our Legal Advice Centre under supervision. While the course is designed to support those considering a career as a solicitor, the legal knowledge and transferable skills you develop can also prepare you for opportunities across the wider legal sector and beyond. Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees. Why Huddersfield Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.