| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The LLM Professional Legal Practice program prepares graduates for careers as solicitors or CILEX Lawyers, providing a comprehensive curriculum in legal principles and professional practice. The LLM Understanding Legal Practice offers a thorough introduction to the English legal system for non-law graduates, preparing them for further study or professional practice. The LLM Principles of Law provides a comprehensive understanding of fundamental legal principles for non-law graduates, preparing them for further study or professional practice. The LLM International Business Law program equips students with a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing international business transactions, preparing them for careers in international law, business, trade, or investment.
Program Outline
LLM Professional Legal Practice
Degree Overview:
The LLM Professional Legal Practice course is designed to prepare graduates for a career as a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers the legal principles and professional practice required for these roles. The program is taught by experienced legal professionals and includes opportunities to develop practical legal skills through simulations and case studies.
Outline:
The LLM Professional Legal Practice program is offered as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course. The program consists of eight modules, each worth 20 credits:
- Business Law and Practice: This module examines the legal and ethical issues relevant to business operations, including company formation, contracts, and corporate social responsibility.
- Dispute Resolution: This module explores alternative dispute resolution methods, such as arbitration and mediation, and how they are used in legal practice.
- Property Law and Practice: This module covers the key principles of property law, including land ownership, tenancies, and conveyancing.
- Wills, Administration of Estates and Trusts: This module examines the legal aspects of wills, estate administration, and trusts.
- Solicitors Accounts and Tax: This module explores accounting principles and tax law relevant to legal practice.
- Civil and Criminal Litigation: This module examines the principles of civil and criminal litigation and provides opportunities to develop advocacy skills.
- Case Study Project: This module involves completing a complex case study that requires students to apply their legal knowledge and skills to a real-world scenario.
Assessment:
The LLM Professional Legal Practice program is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework includes essays, presentations, and case studies. Examinations include multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.
Teaching:
The LLM Professional Legal Practice program is taught by experienced legal professionals who are actively involved in the legal field. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and simulations. The program also utilizes online learning resources and provides access to a dedicated virtual learning environment.
Careers:
The LLM Professional Legal Practice program prepares graduates for a career as a solicitor or CILEX Lawyer. Graduates may also pursue careers in legal research, legal education, or other related fields.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the CILEX Regulation Board.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ).
- The program offers optional field trips and international learning opportunities.
LLM Understanding Legal Practice
Degree Overview:
The LLM Understanding Legal Practice program offers a comprehensive introduction to the English legal system and the key principles of law. It is designed for students who have a non-law background and who are interested in pursuing a career in law. The program provides a strong foundation in legal knowledge and skills, preparing students for further study or professional practice.
Outline:
The LLM Understanding Legal Practice program is offered as a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course. The program consists of eight modules, each worth 20 credits:
- Foundations of English Law: This module provides an overview of the English legal system, including its history, sources of law, and court structure.
- Contract Law: This module examines the principles of contract law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and breach.
- Tort Law: This module explores the principles of tort law, including negligence, nuisance, and trespass.
- Criminal Law: This module examines the principles of criminal law, including mens rea, actus reus, and defences.
- Land Law: This module covers the key principles of land law, including ownership, easements, and mortgages.
- Equity and Trusts: This module examines the principles of equity and trusts, including equitable remedies and the role of the trustee.
- European Union Law: This module explores the principles of European Union law, including the institutions of the EU, free movement of goods, and competition law.
- Legal Research and Writing: This module develops students' research and writing skills, including legal citation and analysis.
Assessment:
The LLM Understanding Legal Practice program is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework includes essays, presentations, and case studies. Examinations include multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.
Teaching:
The LLM Understanding Legal Practice program is taught by experienced legal professionals and academics. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and simulations. The program also utilizes online learning resources and provides access to a dedicated virtual learning environment.
Careers:
The LLM Understanding Legal Practice program prepares graduates for further study in law or professional practice. Graduates may pursue careers as legal researchers, paralegals, or in other related fields.
Other:
- The program is designed for students with a non-law background.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), which is a qualifying law degree.
- The program offers optional field trips and international learning opportunities.
LLM Principles of Law
Degree Overview:
The LLM Principles of Law program is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of English law. The program is ideal for students who have a non-law background and who are interested in pursuing a career in law.
Outline:
The LLM Principles of Law program consists of eight modules, each worth 20 credits:
- Foundations of English Law: This module provides an overview of the English legal system, including its history, sources of law, and court structure.
- Contract Law: This module examines the principles of contract law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and breach.
- Tort Law: This module explores the principles of tort law, including negligence, nuisance, and trespass.
- Criminal Law: This module examines the principles of criminal law, including mens rea, actus reus, and defences.
- Land Law: This module covers the key principles of land law, including ownership, easements, and mortgages.
- Equity and Trusts: This module examines the principles of equity and trusts, including equitable remedies and the role of the trustee.
- Public Law: This module explores the principles of public law, including constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights law.
- Legal Research and Writing: This module develops students' research and writing skills, including legal citation and analysis.
Assessment:
The LLM Principles of Law program is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework includes essays, presentations, and case studies. Examinations include multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.
Teaching:
The LLM Principles of Law program is taught by experienced legal professionals and academics. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and simulations. The program also utilizes online learning resources and provides access to a dedicated virtual learning environment.
Careers:
The LLM Principles of Law program prepares graduates for further study in law or professional practice. Graduates may pursue careers as legal researchers, paralegals, or in other related fields.
Other:
- The program is designed for students with a non-law background.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), which is a qualifying law degree.
- The program offers optional field trips and international learning opportunities.
LLM International Business Law
Degree Overview:
The LLM International Business Law program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing international business transactions. The program covers a wide range of topics, including international contracts, trade law, investment law, and dispute resolution.
Outline:
The LLM International Business Law program consists of eight modules, each worth 20 credits:
- International Trade Law: This module examines the principles of international trade law, including the World Trade Organization (WTO) and regional trade agreements.
- International Investment Law: This module explores the principles of international investment law, including bilateral investment treaties and international arbitration.
- International Contract Law: This module examines the principles of international contract law, including the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
- International Dispute Resolution: This module explores the different methods of resolving international disputes, including arbitration, mediation, and litigation.
- International Corporate Law: This module examines the legal and regulatory framework governing international corporations, including corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions.
- International Intellectual Property Law: This module explores the principles of international intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
- International Law and Globalisation: This module examines the impact of globalisation on international law, including the role of international organisations and the development of international human rights law.
- International Legal Research and Writing: This module develops students' research and writing skills, including legal citation and analysis in an international context.
Assessment:
The LLM International Business Law program is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework includes essays, presentations, and case studies. Examinations include multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions.
Teaching:
The LLM International Business Law program is taught by experienced legal professionals and academics with expertise in international law. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and simulations. The program also utilizes online learning resources and provides access to a dedicated virtual learning environment.
Careers:
The LLM International Business Law program prepares graduates for careers in international law, including roles in international law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Graduates may also pursue careers in international business, trade, or investment.
Other:
- The program is designed for students with a background in law or business.
- Graduates may be eligible to apply for professional qualifications in international law, such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) or the International Bar Association (IBA).
- The program offers optional field trips and international learning opportunities.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- UK, Ireland , Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £11,200 per year
- £20,050 per year without EU support bursary
- International: £20,050 per year
