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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

On this LLM, you will deepen your knowledge of legal principles, and gain an overview of the social, political, economic, and cultural context in which you operate.

You will learn from leading scholars with expertise in a wide range of areas. This allows you to explore a variety of approaches to law. Many of our staff not only research but also work with governments, international organisations, and policymakers. The course content reflects their latest insight and research.

You will have the opportunity to tailor the degree to your interests by:

  • investigating a broad range of legal subject areas
  • taking core modules from one of our other on-campus LLM courses
  • selecting options from all our on-campus LLM courses
  • choosing different pathways.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to network with professionals, practitioners, and activists from around the world. The global perspective you’ll gain will help you formulate critical responses to legal issues. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate.

Careers

This course prepares you for your future career. It has skills training at its core, helping you to approach legal problems logically. You will develop the intellectual and practical skills - including legal research and critical analysis - to understand different areas of law and to provide appropriate legal responses.

Our LLM graduates have gone on to a variety of roles across the world, including in:

  • law firms
  • the private sector
  • international organisations
  • government and the Civil Service.
  • Some of our graduates have also gone on to further study and careers in academia.

Graduate destinations

Recent Sussex Law School graduates have gone on to jobs including:

  • pupil barrister, Three Raymond Buildings
  • regulatory specialist, UBS
  • refugee researcher, Amnesty International UK.

Application deadline

01 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 109 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    131 59%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    39th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.68 74%

    83rd

    7

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