Passing SQE's without a law degree

hello1485

How difficult would this be for someone who has an undergrad in another subject? Is a conversion course necessary?

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UniofLawstudent3

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by hello1485

How difficult would this be for someone who has an undergrad in another subject? Is a conversion course necessary?

Hello,

I did a non-law degree and conversion course, and am now studying for the SQE. I would definitely recommend doing a conversion course. It is not impossible to pass the SQE without one, but if you do an SQE prep course they will not cover any of the academic legal knowledge, expecting you to have already learned it, and it makes up about half of the exam. The full-time prep courses are highly intensive as is. It would be very hard to understand the content without having learned the academic law beforehand - you could do this yourself, but it would be far easier within an academic institution where your questions can be answered and you can be tested on your knowledge.

I hope this is helpful!
Layla
SQE LLM student

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UniofLaw Student

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by hello1485

How difficult would this be for someone who has an undergrad in another subject? Is a conversion course necessary?

Hi @hello1485

You don’t need a law degree to sit the SQE, but most people from another subject find it tough to do a law course without first doing it.

Many choose to take something like the PGDL (Post Graduate Diploma in Law) or another law course like a law conversion before starting SQE prep, as it gives them the grounding they need.

At The University of Law, for example, we offer the PDGL and SQE preparation courses, so you can build your knowledge and then move smoothly into SQE preparation. We also have various funding options, including scholarships, bursaries, and flexible payment plans, to help make the courses more accessible.

Something to keep in mind is how you plan to fund the SQE examinations themselves, as Student Finance England doesn’t typically cover these. To cover these costs, people usually get support through scholarships, employer sponsorship, or self-funding.

I recommend you come to one of our open days, as this will allow you to ask plenty of questions and experience what one of our campuses is like!

I hope you find this helpful!

– Jess 😊
The University of Law
Student Ambassador
First Class Law Graduate & MSc Legal Technology Student