Master of Laws - LLM (General)

Explore topics that inspire you and learn from world-leading academics on our research-led LLM programme. With the freedom to create a bespoke degree, you’ll develop a distinctive professional profile that will help you achieve your career ambitions.

Introducing your degree

On this rigorous but exciting LLM programme you’ll gain the knowledge and professional skills required to advise, litigate and negotiate, based on a sound knowledge of the legal frameworks in areas that interest you. The course is completely flexible, enabling you to study subjects you are passionate about and that reflect your career aspirations. You’ll choose from a broad range of modules, including some that are unique to Southampton Law School. The options reflect our world-leading expertise in areas such as maritime, corporate and commercial, international business, information technology and insurance law. You’ll be taught by world-renowned academics who are at the forefront of cutting-edge research and high-profile law reform and advisory work, and who bring the latest legal developments to your learning. A close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. In addition, our strong links with the legal profession and extensive career support will enable you to grow your networks and enhance your employability in preparation for a successful legal career.

Overview

We welcome applications from recent law graduates who want to gain more in-depth legal knowledge, and those with some professional experience who are looking to advance their career or take it in a new direction. If you choose to study here you’ll be welcomed into a diverse, international postgraduate community; you’ll develop a global network of contacts that will prove invaluable as your career progresses.

View the programme specification document for this course

Modules

Core Module: Dissertation.

Optional Modules: International Law of the Sea, International Trade Law, Marine Insurance, Admiralty Law; Carriage of Goods by Sea; Commercial Conflicts of Laws and International Litigation; International Commercial Arbitration, Carriage by Air, Insurance Law, Law of the Marine Environment, Principles of Secured Transactions, Corporate Governance – Regulating Boards of Directors, Fundamentals of Public International Law, Global Trends in Copyright and Trademark Laws, The Law of Ship Sale and Purchase, Advanced Secured Transactions, Dispute Settlement in International Law, Corporate Goverance - Shareholders' Rights and Responsibilities, Enforement of Intellectual Property rights over the Internet, Ship Finance.

Career Opportunities

You’ll be able to take advantage of a range of careers events and workshops organised by the Law School’s dedicated careers coordinator and by student-run law societies. These include:

• the annual Law Careers Fair, which attracts more than 50 law firms and other companies
• industry seminars presented by major law firms
• bespoke CV writing and job application workshops

Whatever your chosen modules, you’ll graduate with specialist legal knowledge and exceptional critical, analytical and communication skills – a package that will impress employers as you take your next career steps. 

You could choose to become a solicitor or barrister, or, depending on your module choice, use your legal knowledge in the insurance, financial, banking or commercial sector, or within a commodity house, shipping company, P&I (protection and indemnity) club, or government body.

Our graduates work all over the world in top law firms and businesses, including:

• Ince and Co
• Hogan Lovells
• Campbell Johnston Clark Ltd
• Holman Fenwick Willan
• PSP Law
• Linklaters LLP
• Interport Maritime Ltd 
• Van Traa  

This degree is also excellent preparation for further study at PhD level.

Visit the Master of Laws - LLM (General) page on the University of Southampton website for more details!