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Masters Degrees in Law
We have 1,212 Masters Degrees in Law
Masters degrees in Law focus on the advanced study of legal theory and practice. They include academic LLM (Master of Laws) degrees as well as professional training and preparation courses. Academic courses such as the LLM do not normally qualify students to practice law. Instead they offer the chance to specialise in a given area such as Contract Law, Criminal Law or Property Law. Other postgraduate law qualifications are accredited professional courses. The BPTC (Bar Professional Training Course) prepares students to practice as barristers, whilst the LPC (Legal Practice Course) is part of the training required by solicitors. Entry requirements for postgraduate law degrees will vary. An LPC or BPTC will require an existing LLB (or equivalent). Students without an undergraduate law degree can still apply for academic programmes such as the LLM, or take a Law Conversion Course such as the GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) to prepare for an LPC or BPTC. Masters degrees in Law are designed for those who wish to deepen their understanding of legal theory and practice beyond undergraduate level. In addition to the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of law, postgraduate programmes in law can also equip students with valuable skills such as critical analysis, problem-solving, and effective communication, which are transferable to a range of careers beyond the legal profession. Moreover, a Masters degree in Law can help you stay up-to-date with changes in legal policies and regulations and the impact they have on businesses and society. This knowledge is becoming increasingly important in today's globalized world, where legal systems are constantly evolving and businesses are operating across borders.
Why study a Masters in Law?
## The obvious employment pathway for law postgraduates is to enter the legal profession as solicitors or barristers. Such work can be exciting and rewarding, but you will need to ensure that your course is correctly accredited and that you complete any additional training before you can practice. Professional opportunities also exist for postgraduates who don't wish to complete the full training required of solicitors and barristers. You could work within a law firm as a legal clerk or paralegal, assisting with routine work as well as high profile cases. An academic Masters in Law (such as the LLM) won't qualify you for legal practice on its own, but help you specialise when combined with other qualifications - potentially leading to a professional career in a specific legal field. Alternatively, you could pursue a career in academic and theoretical law, helping inform future justice policy and analyse the effectiveness of legal systems.Refine your search
LLM International Business Law
University of Essex Online
Online Masters Degree Programmes
Start Dates: October The final step in our postgraduate law pathway, this online LLM International Business Law prepares you for a high-level career in an international law firm, multinational company or governmental organisation. Read more
MA Law
University of Sheffield
School of Law
This MA is designed for graduates who don’t have a law degree. You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of the English legal system. This masters qualification covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge subjects as well as the skills associated with graduate legal work such as legal research. Read more
Law - LLM
University of Glasgow
College of Social Sciences
The Masters in Law (General LLM) provides a challenging general legal education at graduate level. If you are interested in law generally but have not identified a particular area of speciality, this programme gives you some flexibility and choice. Read more
MSc International Law & Business
University College Dublin
UCD Sutherland School of Law
The programme offers students with undergraduate qualifications in Law or Business (also including economics or finance) the opportunity for advanced… Read more
Graduate Foundation in Law Programme (Prior to SQE Prep)
The College of Legal Practice
Postgraduate Law
The Graduate Foundation in Law Programme is a 20-week full-time or 40-week part-time course for graduates from a non-law background. Read more
Law - MA
University of Sussex
School of Law, Politics and Sociology
Are you a non-law graduate looking for a law conversion course to get up to speed with a range of legal concepts? This course offers you the opportunity to gain a Masters in Law so you’re prepared for many different career options. Read more
LL.M in International and European Law
Radboud University
Law
The Master's programme in international and European Law at Radboud University is unique in that it not only provides a thorough understanding of international and European law in general, but also offers further specialisation. Read more
International Tax Law Online LLM
King’s College London
The Dickson Poon School of Law
Our International Tax LLM will equip you with the legal framework and intellectual tools to understand the taxation of cross-border trade, investment and movement of people. Read more
LLM in Comparative Law
University of San Diego School of Law
School of Law
For over 40 years, the LLM in Comparative Law program has provided international law school graduates with the opportunity to design a program that specifically suits their academic interests and professional goals. Read more
MSc Environmental & Climate Law
University College Dublin
UCD Sutherland School of Law
Environmental degradation and the climate and biodiversity crises are amongst the most important issues of our time. At their heart are questions of intersectionality and justice. Read more
Online LLM Energy and Environmental Law
University of Birmingham
Birmingham Online
Whether you take a modern or a utilitarian view on energy use and the environment, the University of Birmingham’s Online LLM in Energy and Environmental Law will arm you with the core principles to take on the most pressing global environmental issues. Read more
LLM International Commercial and Technology Law (Online)
The University of Manchester
School of Social Sciences
With game-changing transformation gaining pace across the global economy, the law is reinventing itself to keep up with the digital era. Read more
LLM International Human Rights
University College Dublin
UCD Sutherland School of Law
On this programme you will acquire specialised and in-depth knowledge and understanding of international human rights law, political theory of rights and international relations relating to human rights. Read more
Construction Law & Dispute Resolution MSc
King’s College London
The Dickson Poon School of Law
Our academically-led and practice- informed Construction Law & Dispute Resolution course will provide you with a unique perspective on this fast-moving area of law. Read more
Master of Laws LLM
King’s College London
The Dickson Poon School of Law
Our LLM course is a respected academic qualification recognised throughout the world and across key legal disciplines. It focuses on our particular areas of expertise and offers a choice of nine specialist pathways or a general LLM qualification. Read more