Criminal Justice LLM

Program Overview

The University of Nottingham's Criminal Justice LLM explores theoretical, comparative, and international aspects of criminal justice from a contemporary perspective. It offers modules in human rights, equality, criminology, and international criminal law. Students can customize their studies through optional modules and engage with research through the Criminal Justice Research Centre. Graduates pursue careers in law, international organizations, NGOs, and academia.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Our Criminal Justice LLM examines theoretical, comparative, and international aspects of the criminal process using a contemporary, contextual approach. The programme offers modules which consider criminal justice issues through a variety of perspectives, including: human rights, equality and discrimination, liberal theory, and criminology. You are taught by experts in their fields who integrate their research into their teaching. We encourage a culture of collaboration in the school and you can enrich your learning experience through the Criminal Justice Research Centre. With an advanced law degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to pursue your career goals.

Outline:

Course structure

Guidance and support on choosing a criminal justice dissertation topic and designing your project will be provided through bespoke workshops and one-to-one support.

Modules

Students must take at least six from:

• Critical Approaches to Criminal Justice
• Equality, Discrimination, Criminal Justice and Technology
• Fair Trials, Human Rights and Criminal Justice
• International Criminal Law
• Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights and Criminal Justice
• Principles of Criminalisation
• The Refugee in International and Domestic Law
Students can also choose up to 30 credits from:
• Principles of Public International Law
• Law of International Trade Finance
• International Law on the Use of Force
• The World Trading System
• Public Procurement Law
• International Investment Law
• Advanced Copyright and Design Law
• International Commercial Arbitration
• International Sale of Goods
• Economic and Social Rights
• The Private International Law of Intellectual Property
• Introduction to Energy Law
• Regulation of the Digital Economy and the Information Society
• International Humanitarian Law
• International Human Rights Law
• The Rights of the Child
• Law, Development and the International Community
• International and Comparative Trade Mark Law
• International and Comparative Patent Law
• EU Trade Law, Brexit and International Relations
• Business and Human Rights
• Global Competition Law and International Business
• International Disaster Law
• International Environmental Law
• Law, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Assessment:

You will be assessed by exam or essay, or a combination of both. Assessments take place at the end of each term. Practice assignments, guidance on exam techniques, time management workshops, and one-to-one legal skills advice sessions are offered throughout the year to prepare you for these assessments.

Teaching:

We teach in small group seminars where possible, allowing for an open, interactive learning experience. You are required to prepare for, and participate in seminars so that you get the maximum benefit from them.

Careers:

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto our PhD programme. Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.

Other:

• Dedicated resources, including legal skills advice through workshops and one-to-one sessions
• Close links to leading firms, private industry, governmental institutions and NGOs
• Top 80 worldwide for law, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
• Taught in small groups where possible, allowing for an open, interactive learning experience

UK fees:

£11,850

International fees:

£22,600