LLM Qualifying Law Degree

This course places the study of law in a historical, social, and comparative context. You will develop advanced skills in legal writing, oral presentation, and critical reasoning. The course emphasizes the importance of an academic and intellectually challenging approach to the study of law, and of its institutions and processes.

The LLM Qualifying Law Degree puts the study of law within the wider socio-economic and political framework, giving you a social-political grounding in the law.

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, use the degree to develop their existing career, further their academic skills, or prepare for a research degree. Many of our graduates go on to vocational training and obtain solicitors' training contracts and pupillages in barristers' chambers. Possible professions include:

• barrister

• solicitor

• patent attorney

• barrister’s clerk.

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.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.