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Legal Practice LLM

Postgraduate taught degree

This course is for 2022/23 entry.

Key information

Develop your legal practice abilities with an extensive research project undertaken during our Legal Practice LLM. You will have completed your LPC and further commit to one area of law by conducting research and submitting a dissertation in your chosen specialism.

Start date

July 2022

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

LALMLPP01

Location

Northampton Square

  • Online sessions
  • Open evening
  • Register interest
  •  

    Fast track

    Enhance your legal employability while committing to a specific area of legal practice

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    book

    Gain skills in working independently through research and writing as you develop an individual expertise

  • Course overview
  • Structure
  • Teaching and assessment
  • Fees and funding
  • Career
  • How to apply

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will learn independently by forming a dissertation proposal and, if accepted, undertaking research and writing.

We will give you the support of an experienced legal expert from The City Law School.

You have total freedom to decide on your own subject, although our tutors can offer guidance.

Previous subjects have included medical negligence tribunals, company directors’ statutory duties, pre-nuptial contracts and Sharia law.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

  • Master of Laws (LLM)

Who is this course for?

If you have completed your LPC with us at The City Law School and want to improve your prospects while demonstrating a specific commitment to legal practice, this programme is ideal.

This course is only available if you completed the LPC before September 2017 and within five years of completion.

You will be self-motivated and organised as this is a distance learning course with no taught lessons.

Structure

Master of Laws (LLM)

Duration:

  • Full-time: 6 months
  • Part-time: 12 months

Total credits: 215

Modules:

The course can be completed on either a full-time or part-time basis. If you choose to complete the course on a full-time basis you will be required to submit the dissertation within 6 months. If you choose to study on a part-time basis you be required to submit the dissertation within 12 months.

Modules

On this course you will undertake further research and analysis leading to the completion of a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation on an approved topic related to professional legal practice.

Successful completion of the dissertation, following completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) at The City Law School leads to the award of an LLM in Legal Practice.

Dissertation

  • LPC Dissertation (60 credits)

    This course is designed to enable you to convert a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from City to a Master’s Degree. You will be required to complete a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation on an approved topic related to professional legal practice.

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

Download course specification:

  • Legal Practise LLM

Teaching and assessment

You will undertake all learning independently, as this is a distance learning programme with no taught lessons.

An induction session will be held around the time of registration. In the session we provide guidance on research methods, resources and the supervision process.

You will be given an expert supervisor to support you throughout your research process and the dissertation writing stage.

We expect you to complete a dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words, which can be submitted on one of two submission dates.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2022/23

This course is only open to City LPC students and does not include an additional fee.

Funding

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Future Finance Loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

Career

By the end of the Legal Practice LLM you will have built a strong specialist knowledge base and developed transferable skills in research and writing. Your career prospects will be significantly enhanced.

If you are seeking a training contract or pursuing an alternative legal career, our LLM will be a valuable qualification to add to your CV.

Your dissertation will be a powerful asset in demonstrably proving your commitment and knowledge of a specialist area of law.

While many enjoy successful legal careers, our graduates also pursue work in finance, banking and the civil service.

How to apply

Entry requirements

UK

The LPC conversion course is only open to students who registered for the LPC within the last 5 years and before 2017/18.

From 2017/18 onwards the LPC contains an integrated LLM option so there is no need for a conversion course.

Application process

Take time to develop your dissertation proposal and pay sufficient attention to your title, coverage and methodology in particular. Your proposal should be:

  • related to the knowledge and skills required for legal professional practice in England and Wales
  • broadly related to the areas covered in the LPC
  • based on the law of England and Wales (though it may include some comparison with another jurisdiction as a minor element).

This course is not currently open for applications.

Applications are open until 31st March 2021. Your application may be rejected if it is not complete, or we cannot find a supervisor for the title that you have proposed.

July 2022 entry

  • Apply online for LLM Legal Practice with full-time study in London
  • Apply online for LLM Legal Practice with part-time study in London

Contact the postgraduate team

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 5787

Email: Law.PhD.Administration@city.ac.uk

Housing and student life

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    Accommodation and housing 

    We offer accommodation options and support for all postgraduate students. Our dedicated Accommodation Service can help you to find private accommodation in London if required.

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    Student wellbeing 

    Our extensive support network spans from learning support and disability support through to counselling, financial advice and career advice. Please do tell us if you need our help.

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    Living in London 

    We are based in the heart of one of the most vibrant and colourful cities in the world. London offers a rich variety of cultural experiences far beyond your studies.

Related courses

  • Legal Practice Course LLM/PGDip/PGCert

    Postgraduate taught degree

    Prepare for legal practice with this Postgraduate Diploma, giving you a real-world experience of life as a trainee solicitor.

    Award: Master of Laws, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate

  • Law LLM

    Postgraduate taught degree

    Create your own programme of study to enhance, develop or transform your career with our Master of Laws LLM degree.

    Award: Master of Laws

  • Graduate Diploma in Law GDL

    Postgraduate taught degree

    Gain a solid foundation in the ever changing field of law and fast track your career with our transformative Graduate Diploma.

    Award: Graduate Diploma in Law

Contact details

  • The City Law School

    +44 (0)20 7040 5787

    Law.PhD.Administration@city.ac.uk

    Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom

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