Course Details
Course Name
LLM Law
Level of study
Postgraduate Taught
Study Mode
Fulltime
Duration
1 Years
Start Term
Sept
Country
United Kingdom
City
Newcastle
Course Subject
- Law
Course Fees
Inside EU: 7410
Outside EU: 17370
Universities
Newcastle University
Description
Our LLM in Law provides a challenging legal education. It is flexible and allows you to explore your own interests whilst developing an advanced knowledge of the principles of law.
Our Research
70% of Law research world leading or internationally excellent.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
This course is one of four taught law courses (LLM) we offer and is suitable for graduates of any background. It offers the flexibility to create your own bespoke curriculum to match your legal interests and career aspirations.
It will give you the knowledge, insights and analytical skills to enhance your career in practice, business or academia. If you are pursuing another career path, it will enhance your understanding of law and its impact on society.
You can choose from a wide range of optional modules to complement your core studies, including:
International Intellectual Property Law
Foundations of Public International Law
International Environmental Law
International Human Rights Law
In addition, you can also choose from a range of our other master's modules, with the permission of the Degree Programme Director.
Through our Legal Simulation module you will work in small teams and be presented with a realistic scenario. You will be introduced to a variety of practically-focused legal skills, including:
analysis of complex legal problems
devising legal strategies
working with the law in real-life contexts
You will also learn a variety of legal-specific research skills through our Legal Research Skills and Methods module.
Dedicated one-to-one support is also given to help you research and write a dissertation on an area of law you feel passionate about.
There are also opportunities to become an editor of The North East Law Review. This is Newcastle’s student-edited law journal which showcases outstanding student work for open-access publication. You can also join the Eldon Society, the University’s society for students with an interest in law.