Master of Laws (top-up course)

This course will improve your employability prospects in a competitive legal world. You’ll develop the expertise to move into specialized areas of law such as employment law, criminal law, or international law. Law firms and barristers’ chambers appreciate the LLM as specialist training and favor candidates with this added qualification. If you aspire to work in legal education, an LLM is usually the minimum qualification required. A law degree also opens doors to other professions where legal skills and training are valuable such as:

The civil service

Management

Human resources

Our careers service is not just there for undergraduates, we support our postgraduate taught and research students too.

Your postgraduate degree will boost your CV and help you stand out from the crowd. Whether you're just starting out on your chosen career path, changing careers, or moving to the next level, we can provide you with expert advice and resources to help you take the next steps to achieve your goals

There are three routes for entry to this course, applicants are required to meet one of the following entry criteria:

• A postgraduate diploma in a legal subject (GDL, LPC, BVC, or BPTC)

• Have achieved a qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales

• Have achieved a qualification as a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction recognized by the Solicitors Regulation Authority