LLM Trans-national Criminal Justice

The proper administration of the criminal justice system is integral to the rule of law. Criminal activity increasingly takes advantage of the traditional restraint of criminal justice systems to confine their roles within the sovereignty of their own national borders. Developments in modern technology, communication and travel, permit criminals to function effectively beyond the reach of traditional law enforcement. States and inter-governmental organisations aware of the implications that this has for the protection of the state and its citizens have over the last fifty or so years adapted and developed the criminal law and its institutions and established the foundations for trans-national responses and interventions. There is now a body of law and practice which can be recognised as trans-national criminal law, which includes within it international criminal law. This is a dynamic and highly important body of law and practice, the impact of which is increasingly significant throughout the world.

Key Information

•Opportunity to get involved in our award-winning Pro Bono Centre offering legal advice
•Interact with a mix of academic, judiciary and practitioners from various legal systems
•Develop a deep understanding and practical skills of how trans-national and comparative tax law operates in practice
•Study at a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in the field of investment and management, awarded by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI)
•Participate in international symposia on trans-national crime

Programme details

The LLM in Trans-national Criminal Justice is designed for law, criminology and justice graduates, those working in law enforcement and regulation and practicing lawyers. It gives you an advantage in an increasingly competitive market, by providing you with a practical and relevant knowledge of key issues in trans-national criminal law.

Is this programme right for me?

The LLM Trans-national Criminal Justice Law Masters degree is particularly suited for those intending to work in Trans-national Criminal Justice Law, including:

• Law graduates intending to work in in trans-national criminal justice law environment
• Criminologists and those who have studied policing and criminal justice and who wish to develop their knowledge of the law and practice in this area
• Barristers or solicitors in private practice or in-house lawyers who wish to specialise in or increase their knowledge of in trans-national criminal justice law
• Those already in an trans-national criminal justice practice who want a deeper understanding of this area of law
• Police officers and others involved in law enforcement and regulation who wish to develop an advanced legal knowledge in the relevant areas

How will I be taught?

To ensure you get the most from your study, modules are taught with a mix of lectures and small group seminars, supported by comprehensive online material. Our lecturers are experts in their relevant subject areas, many having international reputations and current practical experience.

You will receive excellent teaching and support, and will be encouraged to research and study independently with the support of your personal tutor, and when it comes to your dissertation a dedicated supervisor.

Comprehensive learning material can be accessed anytime, anywhere via our virtual learning environment. Most lectures are also available on MP3 and MP4 files.

How the programme is structured

You can choose to study one year full-time or two years part-time, with the option of two starts in January 2013 and September 2013. Study Mode: Ten hours of lectures and 30 hours of seminars.