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LLM LLM in Contemporary Legal Studies

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    1 year (full-time), 2-3 years (part-time)

Course Description

This programme is designed for students with a legal background who wish to pursue further study and research into legal topics of contemporary interest.

Students completing the LLM in Contemporary Legal studies will have become competent and independent minded and this will enhance their skills and knowledge in a wide range of professional contexts within the legal sector and elsewhere.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a minimum of a second-class honours degree or equivalent in law, or a second class combined law degree. Alternatively, they may have completed the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) or Level 6 CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives). Credit exemption may be given for certified or experiential learning taken during the previous five years.

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Fees

https://www1.chester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-finance/current-postgraduate-fees

Student Destinations

This LLM should appeal to those;

• Wanting to enhance their prospects of a legal career
• Those already legally qualified and working who want to enhance their professional skills & status.
• Those needing to complete CPD hours ( continued professional development)

Module Details

The main aim of the programme is to offer an opportunity to gain a detailed knowledge and a critical awareness of current legal issues in a variety of different areas.

To start you will study three compulsory modules:

  • Developing and Managing Research
  • Legal Theory in the Common Law
  • The Conflict of Laws

These will be followed by a choice of optional modules, including:

  • Law in Literature and Film
  • Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law, Justice and Evidence
  • Advanced Advocacy Skills
  • Personal Injury and Medical Law
  • Employment Law and Discrimination Law

These will be followed by the completion of a dissertation of 15,000 words on a chosen topic.

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