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LLM Graduate Legal Studies

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

LLM Graduate Legal Studies

About

The legal profession, like many others, is evolving rapidly due to new developments such as the digitalisation of the sector, changing the way in which lawyers operate. As a result, it is important for anyone looking to enter the profession to know about these developments, as well as having a solid foundation in legal knowledge and skills.

A career in law presents a wide variety of employment opportunities for students, from representing and advising clients as a solicitor or barrister, to creating powerful research and shaping law and policy, to name just a few.

Legal education for the future

On our course, which is equivalent to the GDL, we’ll help you to develop an understanding of the profession in the context of the evolving role and professional identity of those who work

Course information

This course will get you thinking about your career from day one. During your Professionals in Practice module, you will learn how to think like a legal professional and to develop skills that are fundamental to a career in law. You’ll also gain insight into how digital and business skills are increasingly required in professional practice.

Foundational Subjects

In order to gain a comprehensive knowledge of law, you will need to study the eight core foundational subjects, equivalent to those you would study on a GDL. For those wishing to train as a barrister, these subjects are compulsory if you wish to pursue further vocational training. For those wishing to become a solicitor, these subjects will give you a thorough grounding in the law and are closely linked to the subject matter of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination Part One (SQE 1). See ‘Becoming a solicitor’ in the careers section below for further information.

Research Projects

To gain your LLM qualification you must complete two research projects. The first project will see you focus on a dimension of professional practice. The second allows you to showcase key academic research and critical writing in a subject of your choice. During these projects you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate key employability skills desired by employers in this dynamic field, as well as exploring your own areas of legal interest.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be admitted onto this course, you will need a UK/ROI honours degree – minimum 2:2 – or the international equivalent.

Certificate of Academic Standing

We can also accept Certificates of Academic Standing granted by the Bar Standards Board to students with honours degrees from recognised overseas universities, or mature students who do not have a degree but can show sufficient work experience. For more information, please check section 2D of The Bar Qualification Manual.

Overseas applicants

We require IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

For further information please visit our website: mmu.ac.uk/international

Career

Career prospects

There are a variety of career options that you can choose from after completing this course. For those wishing to pursue a career as a solicitor in England and Wales it provides an opportunity to fully prepare for external examinations set by the SRA, therefore improving your chances of passing your exams and moving on to the next stage of qualification. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering solicitor training at Manchester Law School. We’ll provide you with opportunities to gain valuable work experience during your studies and to hear the latest insights from legal practice in guest lectures and seminars. For full details on how to qualify as a solicitor, visit the SRA website.

For those wishing to develop their career, this course provides opportunities for you to broaden your horizons and explore topics of law that you’re interested in in more depth. A masters degree is an internationally recognised qualification that could provide a variety of different career paths for you to explore, either in legal practice or in a related legal.

At Manchester Law School we’re here to support your career ambitions, whatever they may be. We’ll give you regular opportunities to engage with employers at careers events and guest lectures, whilst also offering advice on CV preparation and interview techniques.

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