Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Image

Course information

This one-year conversion course is for graduates from any discipline wishing to pursue a career in law. Graduates can progress onto the Solicitors’ training programme or the Bar training programme.

The GDL covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge. Our GDL course has an unrivalled reputation within the profession for the quality of the education, the ability of CIty's graduates and the preparation it provides for a career as a solicitor or barrister. 

Successful completion of this course also qualifies you to progress onto City's Bar Vocational Studies (BVS) programme and complete the vocational stage of training for barristers in England and Wales.

Solicitors Route 

The Solicitors route provides useful preparation for any non-law graduate hoping to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). After the GDL, you may also decide to progress onto The City Law School’s Solicitors’ Practice Programme (SPP) for a full preparation for the SQE 1 and SQE 2. The GDL (Solicitor Route) is not a requirement to qualify as a solicitor but it will provide initial preparation for those who would like to take this exam (SQE).

Find out more about this course here

Apply through LawCAB using the GDL/law conversion course application form.

Course length

One year, full-time

Eligibility requirements

Undergraduate degree in any subject

Graduate Visa eligibility

Yes

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification level

Level 6 / 230 credits

Find out here what the different qualification levels mean.

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL application form from your dashboard.

Select City from the list of institutions in the course choice section of your form and then select the course, location and start date you want to apply for.

Full details of the application process are available here.