Dubai: Middlesex University launches new law degree

Dubai: Middlesex University launches new law degree

Dubai: Middlesex University Dubai is launching a new British postgraduate law degree programme for its September 2023 intake. In response to legal industry and employer demands, the degree - LLM Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) - is specifically designed for UAE and international students who wish to qualify as solicitors in the England and Wales jurisdiction. Along with gaining an advanced Master’s degree in Law, the one-year course enables students to simultaneously prepare for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE1 and SQE2). These qualifications help students wishing to qualify as England and Wales solicitors. The programme has been specifically structured to align with the SQE examination dates, allowing those who wish to sit these during their LLM programme to do so. This provides students with the opportunity to both obtain a Master’s degree and qualify as solicitors of England and Wales in just one year. Those who qualify in this jurisdiction are highly sought after by employers of law professionals around the world, including in the UAE. Delivered in collaboration with The College of Legal Practice, the University’s new LLM instills a deep understanding of legal practice, both in the UAE and across the globe to its students. All SQE-related modules will