Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

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Course information

The Graduate Diploma in Law at London Metropolitan University will give you sound knowledge of the seven areas of law considered fundamental by the professional bodies.

The course aims to:

• Develop an understanding of the English legal system to provide a thorough grounding in the foundations of legal knowledge
• Train you in the professional skills of legal research, analysis and presentation in a friendly and nurturing environment

You may choose your own title for your research dissertation, subject to approval, which gives you the early opportunity to specialise in an area of particular interest to you.

Find out more about this course

Apply for the full-time course through LawCAB using the GDL/law conversion application form.

Apply directly to London Metropolitan University for a part-time course.

Course length

One year, full-time

Two years, part-time

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must have a UK first degree at 2.2 or above.  In addition, international qualification holders may also be considered. 

Graduate Visa eligibility

Yes

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

240 credits

Find out what the different qualification levels mean.

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL application form from your dashboard.

Select London Metropolitan University 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.