Master of Laws,LLM

    Master of Laws,LLM

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 40,528 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Master of Laws,LLM

    About

    Laws exist throughout the world, across continents and in different cultures and societies, governing the way we live, work and play. Our LLM Master of Laws reflects this variety of contexts and offers you the opportunity to choose from a range of legal specialisms, with the result that you can tailor your legal qualification to suit your interests.

    You can choose from the widest range of modules, which can be selected from areas across the Law School including International Trade and Commercial Law, European Trade and Commercial Law, Corporate Law and International Law and Governance where subjects range from the law of the sea to electronic commerce.

    This one-year full-time course is comprised of taught modules delivered through a mixture of lectures, small-group seminars or tutorials and film showings, as well as a major dissertation, which you will produce under supervision following independent research. 

    Students join the LLM from a broad range of countries and backgrounds, enriching the learning experience through the academic or professional experience they bring to the course. You will be able to participate in activities hosted by research centres who have their homes in the Law School, including the Institute for Commercial and Corporate Law, the Durham European Law Institute, the Centre for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, Law and Global Justice at Durham and the Human Rights Centre.

    Developed to reflect the vast range of legal contexts that exist in governmental structures across the globe, this course offers the flexibility to focus on your own areas of particular interest.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 68
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 102

    Career

    Our global reputation for legal research and teaching of the highest quality is reflected in the career trajectory of our alumni.

    Graduates serve across the full range of legal professions including solicitors, barristers, judges, members of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and as consultants and in government. Others have secured stimulating and rewarding positions in national and international law firms.

    We are fully aware of the degree of competition that exists in securing a role in the legal profession and the School provides a range of resources to help alumni stand out as ideal candidates during the recruitment process. This includes detailed information about the steps involved in becoming a solicitor or barrister, visits from law firms and guidance on preparing for interviews and assessment days.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    40,528 / year

    Master of Laws,LLM

    Durham University

    Durham University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Durham