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PGDL Law Conversion Course

Enhance your unique perspectives and experience as a non-law graduate with expert legal training. Whatever your level of experience, our PGDL will ensure you have the knowledge and practical skills you need to surpass your career ambitions. 

Taught through a practice-focused lens to allow you to contextualise learning and understand how it’s applied
One of the only providers to teach Company Law, a highly paid and popular area of law practice
Assessments spread evenly throughout the course so you can focus on set modules at a time

About the PGDL Law Conversion Course

Want to become a lawyer but don't have a law degree? No problem. 

With our PGDL law conversion course, you can get what it takes to compete with law graduates, with expert training from experienced legal professionals. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the high-level legal skills and knowledge you need to progress into your legal career, while setting yourself up for further training as either a solicitor or barrister. 

What you'll study

Our courses are designed to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to stand out in a competitive market. 

  • Benefit from maximum support, with drop-in sessions, forums, and 1-2-1s 

  • Instant access to Bridge to the SQE/Bridge to the BTC 

  • Get legal experience through our Social Impact team 

  • Benefit from our connections with legal practitioners 

  • Access coaching, mentoring and placement opportunities through Aspiring Solicitors* 

  • Upgrade to our Law Conversion Course (Master’s) to access postgraduate loan funding 

*Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria for Aspiring Solicitors’ services

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the Law Conversion Course (PGDL) are as follows: 

  • Minimum 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject from a recognised UK institution (or overseas equivalent) 

If you do not think you meet the entry requirements, but have other qualifications, strong references or relevant work experience, please contact us and we can review your options. 

English language requirements 

To study at BPP, it is important that you are able to communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting. 

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability – for reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. 

View details of accepted English language qualifications

Course details
Course length
8 months (FT) or 20 months (PT)
Start dates
September, January and May
Study methods
Online (live) or face-to-face
Fees and funding

From £11,400

Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)
Accreditation
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB)
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What can I after the PGDL?

Choose your pathDecide whether you want to be a solicitor or barrister.
Solicitor routeMove onto an SQE prep course to qualify as a solicitor.
Barrister routeMove onto a Bar course to qualify as a barrister.

Course structure

Go from non-law graduate to confident legal practitioner, with the knowledge, professional capabilities, and problem-solving skills you need.

Integrating skills throughout with teaching delivered in the context of realistic legal scenarios, you’ll cover a range of essential legal areas. 

  • Company law (15 credits) 

  • Contract law (15 credits) 

  • Criminal law (15 credits) 

  • Land law (15 credits) 

  • Public law I (15 credits) 

  • Public law II (15 credits) 

  • Tort law (15 credits) 

  • Trusts law (15 credits) 

  • Foundational Legal Skills (non-credit bearing)

How you'll study

Face-to-face or Online Classroom Live

Study at one of our law centres or opt for online study via Online Classroom Live. Our PGDL Law Conversion Course is taught exactly the same, no matter which mode you choose 

Practical learning optimised for success

Apply your knowledge via simulated client scenarios within our Virtual Practice Environment, which mirrors legal practice in a firm to give you a real insight into life as a legal professional 

Performance boosted by AI

You’ll use our AI-driven adaptive learning platform, BPP Adapt. The platform identifies your strengths and areas for improvement, adapting to your performance and flexing as you develop 

Never miss an opportunity to improve

Whether you’re in-class, at home, or on the go, our learning resources are available in both hard copy and online format, so you don’t have to compromise on your learning style 

24/7 access to everything you need

Get instant access to interactive learning materials, course notes, and recorded lectures through The Hub. Our course materials are tailored to how you learn best, with the flexibility to ensure you can maximise your independent learning 


Types of assessment

  • Exams with written elements and multiple-choice questions (some of which are part-seen, involving advanced release of assessment material). Pass mark is 50% 

  • Coursework including essays, reports, or case studies 

  • Group or individual presentations 

  • Reflective statement 

Full details of BPP University’s feedback policy on examinations and assessments can be found in the Manual of Policies and Procedures. 


Learning support

Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs.

Dates and locations

Explore BPP study locations

Full-time: Our full-time programme is taught over eight months and you will typically receive between eight to 10 contact hours per week in small group workshops. In addition to this contact time, students will be required to complete approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. 

Part-time: Our part-time programme is taught over 20 months. We offer a variety of part-time options including evening, weekend and online study. You will typically receive four contact hours per week. In addition to this contact time, you will be required to complete approximately 10-12 hours of independent learning per week. 

Fees and funding

2024-2025 academic year

London Central (Holborn)£14,300
Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Cambridge, Online£11,400

A deposit of £350 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer on all our courses, to secure your place. 

In addition to your fees, there may be additional charges associated with your studies if you need to resit a BPP assessment.  

Funding options

We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies:

Need to discuss finance?
If you have any questions or require help, contact us on 03300 603100

Why choose BPP University Law School?

30+ years

of training the brightest legal talent

600+

legal employers trust us to deliver their legal training

100,000+ alumni

across the globe

The tutors have been doing this for years and they’ve had thousands of students. So they’re really good at teaching you. It’s really fulfilling to see how those skills develop over the course of the PGDL and to see where you started and then where you end up.


Siobhan Ali Law Conversion Course (PGDL)

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