SQE 2 Preparation Course (PGCert)
Nottingham Trent UniversitySQE 2 Preparation Course (PGCert) PgCert is a postgraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University, based in Nottingham, taught full-time over 3 months.
About this course
Passing the second Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 2) is an essential step in your route to qualifying as a solicitor, and the postgraduate certificate in SQE 2 Preparation is designed to prepare you for this.
- All our SQE preparation courses that are taught in person carry awards and all our SQE 1 or SQE 1 + SQE 2 courses are taught at Masters level.
- This intense course will enhance the written and oral skills required to pass SQE 2 whilst also developing the professional skills that really matter to employers.
- You will be taught by our outstanding teaching team, all of whom are experienced legal professionals who will provide you with excellent and personalised teaching in a dynamic and interactive teaching environment.
- Our tutors will work with you to develop the five practical legal skills assessed in SQE 2.
- You should choose the Postgraduate Certificate in SQE 2 Preparation Course if you want a course that only prepares you for SQE 2.
Why study at Nottingham Law School?
- All our staff are experienced lawyers and you will benefit from their practical knowledge. Also, you will benefit from our visiting lecturers.
- We teach in as small groups as possible to encourage student participation.
- Every student has a personal tutor. We get to know our students and support and encourage you in both your studies and in your employment applications at the start of your legal career.
- We offer a multi-award-winning pro bono programme, including NLS Legal for the local community.
- Our dedicated and experienced careers consultants provide guidance and support to help you secure a training contract or other legal employment. Applicants are invited to a careers event in June, so that you can benefit from working with our successful careers team.
- The number of our graduates obtaining qualifying work experience or paralegal work is consistently high.
- Studying with Nottingham Law School means that you have all the facilities a large Law School can offer plus the advantages of studying within a university environment which offers outstanding library, IT, support, sports, language and student union services.
- NTU is 3rd for number of PGT students studying Law (Latest HESA data 2021/22)
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 6 Months
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Nottingham
Duration: 3 Months
Qualification: PgCert
Location: Nottingham
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Nottingham
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Law, Policing
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ