LAW AND LEGAL PRACTICE (FULL-TIME) (LLM)

LAW AND LEGAL PRACTICE (FULL-TIME) (LLM)

Next Date: October

Why choose this program ?

Our LLM in Law and Legal Practice is designed for individuals aiming to excel in the legal profession and achieve an advanced legal qualification in the UK.

This specialist master's degree explores key areas of legal practice, including Child Care Law, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Commercial Property, and Private Client Services. The programme combines a solid theoretical foundation with practical skills, preparing graduates to tackle complex legal challenges and apply their expertise in professional and academic settings.

Tailored for law graduates, practising lawyers, and professionals from diverse fields, the programme offers in-depth knowledge of critical legal subjects and the opportunity to develop advanced research and analytical skills. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of essential legal principles while honing the problem-solving and communication skills required in today's competitive legal landscape.

Whether pursuing a career as a solicitor, legal consultant, policy advisor, or academic researcher, graduates are equipped to advance into senior roles in the legal and professional services sectors. This LLM is particularly suitable for those seeking to deepen their expertise or transition into specialised legal roles.

By completing the LLM in Law and Legal Practice, you will enhance your ability to conduct in-depth legal research, refine your communication and ethical decision-making skills, and position yourself for career progression in the legal profession.
Why choose this course?

- Specialist Knowledge: Delve into specific areas such as Commercial Property and Employment Law, building an in-depth understanding of niche legal practices.

- Practical Application: Learn to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world cases, ensuring you are prepared for a variety of legal challenges.

- Career-Focused: Gain the skills required to advance in the legal profession, with the opportunity to engage in research that supports career progression.
The course is designed for students who want to continue their legal studies at postgraduate level. It allows for students to study further more specialised areas of law. Career progression would be into the legal profession, such as working as CILEx Lawyers, solicitors and legal practitioners.

Modality

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Price Remarks

Open registration Limited spots

2:2 honours degree

2:2 or above for students who have completed either the Paralegal and Advanced Paralegal CILEX qualifications, topped up with the LLB Law in Practice or have completed the LLB Law and Legal Practice or those who have decided to take the CILEX Lawyer route.

Alternative entry routes

- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master's degree.

Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master's degree. 

These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree.  

Admissions Advice and Support

For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. 

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The course is designed for students who want to continue their legal studies at postgraduate level. It allows for students to study further more specialised areas of law. Career progression would be into the legal profession, such as working as CILEx Lawyers, solicitors and legal practitioners.

SYLLABUS

- Private Client
- Commercial Property
- Child Care Law and Practice
- Employment Law and Practice
- Immigration Law and Practice
- Research Methodology
- Law and Legal Practice Dissertation

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