Entry Requirements For This Course
Entry requirements
All applications for the part-time course can be made direct to the University of West London online via our website.
Applicants should have one of the following:
- A qualifying law degree, usually 2:2 or above
- A Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law pass, usually with an average of at least 50%.
Character and Suitability Requirements
The route to qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales also requires successfully meeting the requirements expressed in the SRA's Suitability Test.
This test is to ensure that any individual admitted as a solicitor has the honesty, integrity and professionalism expected of a solicitor and does not pose a risk to the public or the profession. You are assessed before you can start a period of recognised training and when you apply for admission as a solicitor.
If you believe that you have a character and suitability issue, for example a finding of plagiarism made against you while at university, you are advised to be assessed and to disclose this before you embark on a Legal Practice Course as it could affect your chances of qualifying later on. Every case is considered on its merits. The SRA will ask for written confirmation of the relevant issues, and you may be asked to appear before a Solicitors Regulation Authority adjudicator to explain your situation.
To have your character and suitability assessed early you need to complete the application for Eligibility to commence a period of recognised training. There is a fee payable to the SRA. Failure to disclose convictions and other issues is a serious matter, and may result in refusal of admission as a solicitor in England and Wales.
For more advice regarding the SRA's requirements, please consult the information on the SRA website: www.sra.org.uk/students.
