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    Master of Laws (top-up course),Master of Laws
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    Master of Laws (top-up course),Master of Laws

    Leeds Beckett University
    Leeds Beckett University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Leeds
    University Rank:#1054
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    Duration6 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 4,200 / Year

    Master of Laws (top-up course),Master of Laws

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    Why study LLM Master of Laws at Leeds Beckett University...

    1. Specialise – researching and writing your dissertation will enable you to develop expertise in your chosen area
    2. Law in Practice lectures - previous speakers including human rights campaigner Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, and Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer
    3. Law Trove - an online service giving you free access to over 200 legal textbooks, meaning you spend less, if anything, on textbooks
    4. Learn from experts – this course is delivered by qualified lawyers with significant professional expertise and experience

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    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, PG Dip SQE, BVC or BPTC)
    • Have achieved a qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales (either through the LPC and Training Contract or the SQE with Qualifying Work Experience)
    • Have achieved a qualification as a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/qlts/recognised-jurisdictions.page)

    You should complete the LLM Dissertation Proposal and include this when you submit your application.

    All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

    All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.

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    Master of Laws

    Master of Laws (top-up course)

    Entry requirements

    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, PG Dip SQE, BVC or BPTC)
    • Have achieved a qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales (either through the LPC and Training Contract or the SQE with Qualifying Work Experience)
    • Have achieved a qualification as a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/qlts/recognised-jurisdictions.page)

    You should complete the LLM Dissertation Proposal and include this when you submit your application.

    All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.

    All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.

    IELTS

    IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

    Selection Criteria

    We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 54
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 89

    Career

    Career prospects

    There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

    Career Prospects

    This course will improve your employability prospects in a competitive legal world. You’ll develop the expertise to move into specialised areas of law such as employment law, criminal law or international law. Law firms and barristers’ chambers appreciate the LLM as specialist training and favour 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 is valuable such as:

    • The civil service
    • Management
    • Human resources

    Law in Practice events

    Our guest lecture events provide opportunities for you to network and hear from speakers from a range of backgrounds and contexts, providing insight into developments and key issues of relevance to the legal sector and professional practice. Our events are open to legal professionals, students and those with an interest in the subject area.

    Beckett Careers Team

    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 achieving your goals.

    Fee Information

    Master of Laws (top-up course),Master of Laws

    Leeds Beckett University

    Leeds Beckett University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leeds

    Go to Official Website