About

The LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) programme aims to provide students who wish to qualify as solicitors of England and Wales the opportunity to prepare for the mandatory Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Students will obtain a Master’s degree while simultaneously preparing for the SQE and equipping themselves with those Postgraduate attributes needed to address complex issues both systematically and creatively, showing originality in tackling and solving legal problems.  The programme is delivered in collaboration with The College of Legal Practice, a fully accredited higher education provider, and wholly owned UK subsidiary of The College of Law in Australia. The College of Legal Practice specialises in the delivery of vocational courses that prepare lawyers for practice, particularly in the delivery of the SQE 1 and SQE 2 modules a

Career Option

his LLM also supports career progression for those already in legal practice, as there is great demand by international law firms for England and Wales qualified solicitors and great interest from such lawyers to shift to such firms. The ‘dual’ degree in terms of SQE preparation and a Postgraduate level degree will make students more employable, considering the established benefits of an LLM degree

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to the Middlesex University Dubai below;

1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate

English Language Requirement

Middlesex University Dubai will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


January, 2026

From July, 2025 to December, 2025

September, 2026

From November, 2025 to August, 2026

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