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LLM Law with Pathways

Birkbeck University of London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The LLM Law with Pathways program at Birkbeck University of London provides students with the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the field of law, while also offering tailored pathways to help them achieve their career goals. This course is designed for individuals who have completed a law degree and want to specialize in a particular area of law, such as corporate law, intellectual property law, or international law. The program consists of core modules and elective courses, allowing students to customize their learning experience and gain expertise in their chosen area. In addition, the course offers opportunities for professional development, networking, and practical legal experience through internships and placements. With a strong focus on academic excellence and career preparation, the LLM Law with Pathways program at Birkbeck University of London is an excellent choice for individuals seeking to further their legal knowledge and advance their careers.

Additional Information

The LLM Law with Pathways program is designed to be completed in one year (two semesters), with a part-time option available. Students can choose from a range of elective courses that align with their career goals, and benefit from the expertise of leading law scholars and practitioners. The course also offers opportunities for students to engage in research and scholarly activities, and to participate in moot courts and other legal competitions. Additionally, Birkbeck University of London is located in central London, providing students with access to a rich legal environment and opportunities for networking and career advancement.

Why Choose Birkbeck University of London for Your LLM Law with Pathways Degree?

Birkbeck University of London is an excellent choice for the LLM Law with Pathways program due to its reputation for academic excellence and innovative teaching methods. The university is known for its commitment to student success and its location in central London provides students with access to a vibrant legal environment and opportunities for networking and career advancement. Additionally, Birkbeck's faculty of Law, Social Sciences and History is recognized as one of the leading law schools in the UK, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Why You Should Study This Course

If you choose to start in January, you will be able to take the following on-campus pathways: LLM Law General, LLM Law with Constitutional Politics, Law and Theory, LLM Law with Human Rights, or LLM Law with International Law and Development.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, government, the private sector, and research or journalism. Possible professions include:

  • barrister

  • solicitor

  • researcher

  • journalist

  • chartered legal executive

  • licensed conveyancer

  • human resources officer

  • patent attorney.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities, or social sciences; other honors degrees will be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

LLM LAW GENERAL COMPULSORY MODULE:

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW GENERAL INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Advanced Intellectual Property Law

  • Commons, Public Space, and the Law

  • Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives

  • Economic Approach to Law

  • Environmental Problems and the Law

  • Equality and the Law

  • Futures: The Globalization of Human Rights

  • Healthcare and Human Rights

  • International Business and the Environment

  • International Trade Law

  • Introduction to the History, Theory, and Politics of Constitutional Law

  • Land, Law, and Dispossession

  • Law, Post-Colonialism, and Political Economy

  • Law, Post-Development, and the Critique of Political Economy

  • Law, Solidarity, and Alternative Economies

  • Law, Trade, and Geopolitics

  • Natural Resources Law: Critical Perspectives

  • Negotiation, Interpretation, and Explorations in Law, Arts & Human Rights

  • Race, Law, and Literature

  • Social Justice

  • Tackling Climate Change: Legal Responses

  • The International Economic Constitution

  • The World Trade Organization and the Environment

LLM LAW WITH COMMERCIAL LAW COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Commercial Law and Market Regulation

  • Issues in Commercial Law

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH COMMERCIAL LAW INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Advanced Intellectual Property Law

  • Economic Approach to Law

  • International Business and the Environment

  • International Trade Law

  • Law of the Digital Economy

  • Property and Technology

  • The World Trade Organization and the Environment

LLM LAW WITH CONSTITUTIONAL POLITICS, LAW, AND THEORY COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Constitutional Law in Practice: Regional Perspectives

  • Introduction to the History, Theory, and Politics of Constitutional Law

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH CONSTITUTIONAL POLITICS, LAW, AND THEORY INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Advanced Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law: Theory and Practice

  • Critical Migration Law

  • Cultures of Human Rights

  • Environmental Problems and the Law

  • Equality and the Law

  • Race, Law, and Literature

LLM LAW WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, GOVERNANCE, AND POLICY COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Environmental Law and Justice

  • Environmental Problems and the Law

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, GOVERNANCE, AND POLICY INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Commons, Public Space, and the Law

  • International Business and the Environment

  • Natural Resources Law: Critical Perspectives

  • The Geopolitics of Environment and Resources

LLM LAW WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Issues in International Law and Human Rights

  • Research Methods and Project

  • The History and Philosophy of Human Rights

LLM LAW WITH HUMAN RIGHTS INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Futures: The Globalization of Human Rights

  • Healthcare and Human Rights

  • International Rights of Minorities

  • Negotiation, Interpretation, and Explorations in Law, Arts & Human Rights

  • Taking a Case to the European Court of Human Rights

LLM LAW WITH INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • International Intellectual Property

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Advanced Intellectual Property Law

  • Copyright, Privacy, and Publicity

  • Intellectual Property and Global Health

  • International Masterclass in Intellectual Property Law

  • Patents and Trade Marks

  • Regulating the Creative Economy

LLM LAW WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DEVELOPMENT COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Law, Post-Colonialism, and Political Economy

  • Law, Post-Development, and the Critique of Political Economy

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW AND DEVELOPMENT INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Land, Law, and Dispossession

  • Law, Solidarity, and Alternative Economies

  • Natural Resources Law: Critical Perspectives

  • Social Justice

  • The International Economic Constitution

LLM LAW WITH LAW AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Critical Approaches to Technology

  • Regulating Technology

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH LAW AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Commons, Public Space, and the Law

  • Digital Surveillance

  • International Business and the Environment

  • Labor, law, and technology

  • Law of the Digital Economy

  • Law, Solidarity, and Alternative Economies

  • Law, Trade, and Geopolitics

  • Natural Resources Law: Critical Perspectives

  • Property and Technology

LLM LAW WITH LAW AND POLITICAL ECONOMY COMPULSORY MODULES:

  • Perspectives on Political Economy

  • Research Methods and Project

LLM LAW WITH LAW AND POLITICAL ECONOMY INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES:

  • Economic Approach to Law

  • Global Perspectives on Crime and Crime Control

  • International Trade Law

  • Law, Trade, and Geopolitics

  • Natural Resources Law: Critical Perspectives

  • White-Collar and Corporate Crime

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
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 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Additional Information

This course is available: Part-Time, 2 Years (Course fee for local: £6,435; Course Fee For International Students: £9,945)

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