Law Conversion Course (PGDL)
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.
Fees
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:
- Postgraduate loan funding is available if you upgrade to our Law Conversion Course (Master’s)
- Interest-free payment plans enabling you to spread the cost of your course through instalments
- A dedicated £1.4m+ Scholarship fund awarded to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law programmes
Locations
- Bristol
- Online
- Leeds
- Manchester
- London Central (Holborn)
- Cambridge
- Birmingham
Study options
- Distance Learning
- Part-time
- Full-time