The University of Law and University of Sheffield agree postgraduate vocational courses partnership

The University of Law (ULaw) and the University of Sheffield have announced a proposed partnership which would see ULaw deliver the Russell Group institution’s postgraduate vocational law courses.

The agreement is being consulted on now and if approved, ULaw will deliver the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) to Sheffield students, and lead the rollout and delivery of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

With ULaw delivering vocational training, the University of Sheffield’s School of Law would then focus on its research-led teaching in criminology and law.

Matthew Tomlinson, the dean of ULaw’s Leeds campus leading the proposed transition, said: “The University of Sheffield has run very successful and well established GDL and LPC programmes for more than 20 years, so it will be a privilege for us to work with the team in Sheffield to really drive the University’s offering forwards. The Yorkshire legal scene is full of incredible talent and growing at a fantastic rate, so we’re excited to see what the future has in store.”