What does LLM stand for?
A master’s degree in law is commonly referred to as an LLM, and is written LL.M. in its’ correct form. The letters stand for Latin Legum Magister, which means “master of laws”.
What is an LLM degree?
An LLM degree is a postgraduate qualification designed to expand and deepen academic knowledge of law. Unlike an LLB law degree, which is an undergraduate Qualifying Law Degree, LLM programmes do not qualify students to take a Legal Practice Course (LPC) - the required step before obtaining a training contract at a law firm.
Can I practice law with an LLM?
An LLM degree is not required in order to be able to practice law. As mentioned above, the required qualifications in order to practice law include an LLB undergraduate law degree, or a GDL law conversion qualification, plus the successful completion of the Legal Practice Course (LPC). However, for those practicing law and wishing to specialise in a specific field, and non-lawyers wishing to add a specialised legal component to their professional skillset, the LLM is simply the best legal post- graduate qualification to pursue.
Why should I do an LLM?
An LLM degree is a great option for graduates of almost any academic background to really expand their career opportunities both within and without the legal industry. A master’s-level foundation in legal theory and practical skills is a solid qualification for a broad range of top-level international careers. LLM graduates can expect salary increases, better promotion prospects, and the gravitas and respect that comes with being an expert in a field that affects almost every aspect of civilisation.
Can I specialise?
The University of Law offers two LLM programmes that give graduates the opportunity to specialise in the most relevant skills for application in international law and business today. The LLM (Conflict Resolution) is a specialised course that trains graduates in the theory and application of negotiation and arbitration in a wide variety of contexts. The LLM (Intellectual Property) is a specialised course that delves deep into the details of the legal protection of creations of the mind.
Why should I do an LLM (Conflict Resolution)?
The advanced skills and techniques used in dispute resolution are some of the most transferable and marketable job skills, regardless of industry. In this respect, the LLM (Conflict Resolution) is a specialised course that comes with truly broad career potential. For the benefits that come with this qualification, studying this LLM online provides incredible value and return on investment.
Why should I do an LLM (Intellectual Property)?
The business of intellectual property and legal protection of artistic works, design and technology is booming. With more and more companies needing to protect their intellectual assets against ever-greater competition and fraudulent copy-merchants, the job openings for experts in intellectual property protection are exploding worldwide. Our LLM (Intellectual Property) will give you the opportunity to get right to the heart of an evolving, international, and largely unchartered industry.
Which careers can I do with an LLM degree?
Our online LLM programmes comprehensively equip graduates with advanced academic knowledge of the law applicable across international career paths in public, private, legal and commercial sectors.
Graduates will have rigorously prepared to engage at a high-level in job positions within the fields of law, business, diplomacy, and a broad selection of fields of employment that require specialist knowledge of conflict resolution or intellectual property law.
Have a look below at the range of careers our specialist LLM programmes in conflict resolution and intellectual property can prepare you for.
Careers with LLM (Conflict Resolution)
Undertaking the LLM in Legal Practice (Conflict Resolution) will provide graduates the opportunity to gain substantial knowledge and practice in negotiation and arbitration that can be applied across a diverse range of careers including, but not limited to, the fields of human rights, family law, media relations, and corporate counsel. Skills in conflict resolution are some of the most transferrable and professionally marketable.