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Graduate Diploma in Law


Degrees Available



Graduate Diploma in Law Full-Time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
Graduate Diploma in Law

2012/13:

  • Home/EU: £5,800
  • International: £11,000

 

 

 Full-Time 12 months
September - September

Course Introduction

Our well-regarded ‘conversion’ course allows non-law graduates who wish to become solicitors or barristers gain the skills and knowledge they need to progress. The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is suitable both for recent graduates as well as more experienced graduates.

The GDL is the route to professional legal qualification for you if you already have an honours degree in another discipline. It is taught full time over one academic year, September to June (or part time over two) and provides you with the legal Foundations required by the professional bodies for entry onto their vocational stage of training. The diploma is also highly regarded in other law-related career fields.

Course Syllabus

The content of the course is largely laid down by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors' Regulation Authority, and is the same for full-time and part-time students.

We will send you a list of the books we would like you to read before you begin the course.

You will begin your formal study with Legal Sources and Institutions, which you will take during your induction programme.

You will then study the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects, together with Legal Research Methods and one additional legal subject from among the options offered to our final-year LLB students.

For full course details please visit the School of Management website.

GDL Part-time Part-time

Suitable for International Students?

Not suitable for International Students

Award Tuition Fees Attendance Mode Length of Course
GDL Part-time

2012/13: £2,900 p.a.

 Part-time 2 years
September - June
Study mode Part-time

Course Introduction

Our well-regarded ‘conversion’ course allows non-law graduates who wish to become solicitors or barristers gain the skills and knowledge they need to progress. The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is suitable both for recent graduates as well as more experienced graduates.

The GDL is the route to professional legal qualification for you if you already have an honours degree in another discipline. It is taught full time over one academic year, September to June (or part time over two) and provides you with the legal Foundations required by the professional bodies for entry onto their vocational stage of training. The diploma is also highly regarded in other law-related career fields.

Course Syllabus

The content of the course is largely laid down by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors' Regulation Authority, and is the same for full-time and part-time students.

We will send you a list of the books we would like you to read before you begin the course.

You will begin your formal study with Legal Sources and Institutions, which you will take during your induction programme.

You will then study the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects, together with Legal Research Methods and one additional legal subject from among the options offered to our final-year LLB students.

For full course details please visit the School of Management website.

European Quality Imrovement System Accredited

Special Features

  • We have established a law network with the regional legal profession to give you an invaluable insight into, and preparation for, legal practice. As one of our GDL students you will receive mentoring from a practising solicitor or barrister and you will be offered the opportunity to take up a legal work placement, either during or immediately after your time on the course
  • The School of Management is accredited by The European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a good first degree (minimum 2:2) or have been granted a Certificate of Academic Standing by either the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) or the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

If you have studied law before and think that you may be eligible for exemption from part of the GDL you should contact the SRA or BSB to discuss this. Any exemptions must be confirmed by either the SRA or BSB before you start the GDL. There is no requirement for previous work experience.

Contact Details

Law Programmes team, Bradford University School of Management, Emm Lane, Bradford BD9 4JL, UK

Download Prospectus

Please visit the School of Management website to download a prospectus.

How to Apply

You may apply online at www.bradford.ac.uk/management/programmes/masters/apply