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Graduate Diploma in Law GDL

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

Course options

  • Qualification

    Graduate Diploma

  • Location

    City St George's, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is a rigorous academic programme which prepares non-law graduates for legal practice in one year. Gain essential knowledge of foundational legal subjects and develop critical analysis and research skills. Renowned for its academic excellence since 1977, this course equips you to excel in legal careers and adapt to evolving professional standards and technologies.
Benefits of this course
You will learn how to directly read case law and build skills in legal analysis, oral argument and writing.

We cover the seven core foundation subjects that are required as part of the academic stage of training as a barrister in England and Wales and successful completion of the programme will qualify you for entry to the vocational stage of training.

The course will also provide excellent training for non-law graduates planning to qualify as a solicitor (although it is not designed on its own to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination).

Our programme is designed to be accessible and build on the academic skills you gained from your first degree regardless of the discipline to provide a seamless transition into law. We offer significant careers support, and many opportunities to network and to gain the practical experience to support your first steps into the legal profession.
Who is this course for?
This programme is designed for non-law graduates or law graduates from outside the UK, who are focused on developing a professional legal career in the UK, either as a barrister or solicitor.

It will provide you with the necessary academic legal training to prepare you for undertaking further vocational training to enter either of these professions.
Career:
For aspiring barristers: If you are an aspiring barrister, by completing the GDL you will have completed the academic stage of training required to qualify as a barrister in England and Wales and will be ready to progress to the vocational stage of training by taking a course such as our Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme.

For aspiring solicitors: If you choose a pursue a career as a solicitor, by completing the GDL you will have covered all the areas of functional legal knowledge that are taught on an undergraduate law degree and will be well on the way toward preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1.

You can, at this stage, complete your preparation for SQE 1 & 2 by joining a dedicated preparation course such as our Solicitors Practice Programme (SPP).

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 14,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

City St George's, University of London (formerly City)

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    City, University of London 1, Northampton Square, London, London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom

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Nearly all degrees offer the opportunity of a work placement, a clinical placement or time studying abroad. Many offer professional accreditation.
A welcoming and diverse community with buddy schemes, student counselling, Students' Union with active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.
Partnerships with more than 100 leading institutions around the world bring exciting opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    54th out of 109 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    130 59%

    46th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    78th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    47th

    48

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