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MLaw

  • UCAS code
    M199
  • Clearing Offer
    Please contact us to discuss entry requirements
  • Year of entry
    2026/27 See 2027/28 entry
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  4 Years

Our MLaw programme combines globally recognised research and teaching with expertise in professional practice to prepare you for qualification as a solicitor.

This programme, delivered in partnership with The University of Law, combines The University of Reading’s LLB Law with The University of Law’s professional SQE1 and SQE2 preparation provision, preparing students to sit the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE).

The School of Law at the University of Reading has staff who are experts in their field, from barristers who are King's Counsel, to experts in International Law and Commercial law. Their expertise is embedded in the curriculum, with many of our teaching staff incorporating their research interests into their teaching. This provides you with the opportunity to be totally immersed in a subject specialism, learning from passionate educators.

The University of Law provides excellent preparatory modules for the SQE exams, teaching is undertaken by experienced practitioners who understand what the SQE exams are looking for and aid the students understanding of the assessed questions.  Additionally, students will undertake a final capstone project building on the preparatory knowledge of SQE which affords them a Masters in Law.

You'll also have the opportunity to advance your research skills with the support of experienced academics. You'll be in good company: 99% of our research is of international standing. (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Law.) 

For more information, please visit the School of Law's website.

Learn from experts

Our tutors include legal practitioners, advisers to government and policy-makers, international organisations, and civil society organisations.

You will be taught by experts specialising in a range of different areas, from criminal law and contract law, to environmental law, commercial law and international law.

Our academics work at the forefront of their disciplines, exposing you to the latest developments in the field.

Find out how our academics are changing the world for the better.

In the latest National Student Survey, 97% of our students said that our teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2026, responders from School of Law).

Choose the MLaw programme at the University of Reading

  • You will benefit from the combined knowledge of the University of Reading’s internationally recognised research expertise and practice-based teaching with The University of Law’s tailored specialist SQE preparation.
  • The course is eligible for undergraduate loans from the Student Loans Company. If you’re eligible, you will receive funding for all four years of study and gain all the academic knowledge you need to prepare for the SQE assessments. Please note: the cost of the SQE exams themselves is additional to the course fees and not covered by the Student Loan Company.
  • Gain access to ULaw’s bespoke SQE revision app. Find out what it’ll really be like to sit the SQE1 assessments, and improve your success. With this intelligent revision tool, you can draw on an extensive bank of questions mapped to the SQE syllabus.

Professional practice and community impact

During your degree, you will have the opportunity to take part in client interviewing, negotiation and mooting competitions, with work experience placements offered as prizes. The School of Law also hosts one of the largest pro bono programmes in the UK, giving you the opportunity to work with charities and organisations on a voluntary basis.

Along with co-curricular activities, these projects will give you the chance to promote justice and have a direct impact on the local community.

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: The home tuition fee for 2026 entry is £9,790. The home tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study.

New international students: £25,850 for 2026/27. The international tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study as set out in your student contract. For more details, please visit our Fees for International Students page.

Note - SQE exam fees are not included in the course fees, these are paid directly to the examination body per year

Tuition fees

To find out more about how the University of Reading sets its tuition fees, see our fees and funding pages.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.


Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Become a Global Sustainability Leaders Scholar

This exciting new undergraduate scholarship scheme is focused on creating a community of global sustainability leaders of the future. We are offering up to 400 scholarships per year, for high-achieving students from the UK and overseas.

Each scholar will receive £6,000 a year for maintenance and living costs, for up to four years of full-time study on their course (subject to terms and conditions).

Find out more about the Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship scheme.

The MLaw programme prepares you for a career as a solicitor, providing the necessary knowledge and skills to practice law and sit the Solicitors Qualifying Exams.

We provide assistance with CV writing, placement applications, and interview techniques. We host commercial awareness workshops and other career-orientated events, including employer visits, alumni conversations, and career talks, which feature practitioners from a range of fields discussing their work.

If you change your career goals, you can transfer onto the LLB Law course. Our degree equips you with transferable skills for any career path, and our graduates have excelled in diverse fields such as accounting, finance, and marketing.

Build the skills to succeed in your career – and contribute to a sustainable future

At the University of Reading, we help you turn your environmental and sustainability values into opportunities that make a difference to your career and the wider world.

Employers are already reshaping their businesses to respond to climate change, and they increasingly value graduates with expertise in environmental stewardship – one of the fastest-growing skill areas (World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025).

During your time at Reading, you’ll have access to a wide range of opportunities and support. This will help you graduate with the knowledge and confidence to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges in your career.

In 2025, the University of Reading won the AGCAS Green Careers Award. Judges highlighted the impact of our Careers service and the positive outcomes our students achieve.

Explore climate and sustainability initiatives you can get involved with as a student at Reading.