How does a conversion course compare to a traditional law degree?
Most graduates who studied law for their first degree will have spent three years getting to grips with the intricacies of the Law. A conversion course won’t cram all the material of a full undergraduate degree into one year. Instead, it will focus on the seven core areas of law: · Contract Law · Tort Law · Constitutional and Administrative Law · European Union Law · Equity and Trusts · Land Law · Criminal Law Students will also gain general legal analysis skills and have the to chance to specialise in another area of law of their choosing. Often this ‘specialism’ forms the basis of an extended essay to be assessed at the end of the course. How to choose the right conversion course Course content: Although all conversion courses will cover the same basic syllabus, it is a good idea to consider what type of law you wish to practice in future when choosing a course or institution. If you want to become a solicitor, and study the Legal Practice Course (LPC) after conversion, it is worth n
