MLaw
About this course
MLaw in Law, combining academic legal study with professional solicitor training. Delivered in partnership with The University of Law, the programme integrates the LLB Law curriculum with SQE1 and SQE2 preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations. The final year includes a capstone project undertaken in collaboration with a law firm partner.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 26%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Legal Practice Project and Portfolio (MLaw)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MLaw at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £48,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of MLaw at University of Reading do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MLaw at University of Reading?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MLaw at University of Reading?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is MLaw at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
How many students continue on MLaw at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.