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Free Level 6 Solicitor Training in Preston

CostFREE
Duration5 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Solicitor Training Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus. The course is a five-year degree apprenticeship in legal practice.

It suits those who have not studied law before, or who have only studied to A-Level. You spend four days a week in a law practice. One day a week is spent on campus or online. You cover all the areas of law required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You also build the practical skills and behaviours that solicitors need in legal practice.

You'll finish with an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice.

Who this course is for

This programme is for those who have not studied law before or only to the A-Level standard. The LLB course covers all areas of law required by the SRA in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. It provides you with an opportunity to develop your work-based skills and behaviours the solicitor competencies required of a solicitor in legal practice.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
  • You'll develop the solicitor competencies needed in legal practice.
  • You'll build work-based skills through four days a week in a law firm.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and problem-solving in legal contexts.
  • You'll develop communication and presentation skills used in legal work.
  • You'll prepare to sit the SRA's central Qualification Exams.

How you will learn

The course combines workplace learning with campus or online study. You spend four days a week in a law practice and one day in class or online. Learning is practical and focused on real legal situations. Assessment includes the Solicitors Regulation Authority's central Qualification Exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Solicitor, qualified to practise law after completing the SRA Qualification Exams.
  • Paralegal, supporting solicitors with legal research and casework.
  • Legal adviser, providing guidance on specific areas of law.
  • Conveyancing executive, handling property transactions for clients.
  • Legal compliance officer, ensuring organisations meet legal requirements.

What you could study next

  • Solicitor Qualification Exam (SQE), the SRA assessment you'll work toward during the course.
  • LLM (Master of Laws), a postgraduate qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Barrister training (Bar Practice Course), for those considering a move to the Bar after qualifying.
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