Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate study of law is a competitive specialist subject. The award of an LLM (Masters of Laws) from a UK university is acknowledged by Law firms for candidates seeking a training contract or pupillage.
In the UK virtually all law degrees are ‘qualifying law degrees’. This means they are recognised by The Law Society. Candidates can progress in the sector by completing the additional qualifications that are required in order to practice as a solicitor or barrister.
The LLM will enable a candidate to specialise. There are many branches of law, such as tax or corporate or intellectual property or technology but these start with a masters in law. You may also have an ambition to work in international or human rights. These areas are in demand throughout many different countries and jurisdictions.
Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (for home students)
Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (for home students)
Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (for home students)
Cranfield University – Defence and Security
Study Details: MSc: 13 months full-time, up to 3 years part-time, PgDip/PgCert: up to 12 months full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Details: MSc 1 year Full Time, 2/3 years Part Time, Distance Learning only
Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (for home students)
Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (for home students)
Postgraduate degrees in law are geared towards the specialist knowledge that law firms look for in their staff. Remember that qualifying to practice requires additional study. This can take a number of years (and it is expensive). On the other hand completion of a LLM is a very valuable contribution towards your career pathway. It will be an achievement that is widely recognised.
Legal careers don’t always begin with working in law firms. For example many different organisations need skills in the law. Candidates can develop a long-term legal career in areas related to the law. This route may be more attractive to people who want to broaden their expertise.
