Legal Practice LLM

Our combined LLM and LPC course is your chance to study a professional qualification as part of the vocational stage of training necessary to become admitted as a solicitor You’ll gain skills in legal interviews, research, writing, drafting and advocacy and show competency in the areas of professional conduct and regulation, accounts, financial services and markets, taxation and human rights.

The aims of the course are to prepare you for work-based learning and provide you with a general foundation for practice.

As an LLM Law student you’ll be able to attend cJAM, our alternative careers fair, where you get face-to-face time with up to 30 successful industry professionals with work placement opportunities.

You’ll also be able to take advantage of opportunities to participate in the School’s Pro Bono Law Clinic and Mediation Clinic giving you a ‘real life’ insight in to legal practice.

Why study with us

• You’ll study in a highly practical learning environment, designed to prepare you for real-life legal situations, and get excellent individual support to maximise your potential and career aspirations.
• You’ll cover an introductory section, all core practice areas and three electives and there’s a strong emphasis on enhancing your commercial awareness and personal and professional development, to prepare you for employment in a competitive business place.
• You’ll acquire transferable skills such as team working, numeracy, communication, presentation, IT, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Future careers

As a graduate of our LLM in Legal Practice you’ll be highly valued for your aptitude and skills which’ll help you get a graduate level job or professional training contract.