LLM Law

Program Overview

The LLM program offers students flexibility and choice in designing their own program of law studies. It includes compulsory Legal Research classes and a range of elective classes that vary each year. The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and distance learning, preparing students for diverse careers in law, including legal practice, policymaking, research, and teaching.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Compulsory Class: Legal Research (offered online via distance learning across both semesters)
• Elective Classes: Students choose from a range of elective classes offered each year.
The list of classes varies each year, and the content of each class may change to keep it up-to-date and responsive to current developments.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods include exams and assessments that may be written or practical, depending on the subject.

Teaching:

• The LLM is taught through a combination of lectures, practical intensive weekends, teaching seminars, and distance learning.

Careers:

• The LLM degree prepares students for a variety of careers in law, including:
• Legal practice
• Policymaking
• Research
• Teaching

Other:

• Students have the flexibility and choice to construct their own program of law studies.
• Students benefit from the opportunity to participate in masterclasses and teaching by guest speakers.
• The LLM is suitable for those interested in law in general, but who have not yet identified a particular area of specialization.

2023/24 2024/25 Go back Scotland, England, Wales & Northern IrelandLLM: £9,600 InternationalLLM: £19,300 Go back Scotland, England, Wales & Northern IrelandLLM: Full-time: £10,800 Part-time : £5,400 PgDip: Full-time: £7,200 Part-time : £3,600

• Please note, Year 2 fee will be subject to an increase
PgCert: £3,600 InternationalLLM: £21,700PGDip: £14,467