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LLM Law (Juris Doctor)

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Campus East

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Learn from experienced legal professionals and world-class academics as you immerse yourself in realistic simulations of legal practice. Our LLM Law (Juris Doctor) can put you on the path to practising law in the USA. If you'd like to know more information about the course and admissions requirements, make an appointment with our Regional Manager for the US and Canada. Intellectually challenging and skills-focused, this course will ensure you are ready to embrace the challenges of an international career in law. You'll graduate with a unique insight into how professional legal practice works, enabling you to perform at the highest levels and in firms of all types. A University of York LLM is an internationally recognised qualification and the LLM Law (Juris Doctor) can put you on the path to legal practice around the world. Subject to any local requirements, completing this course could be a stepping stone to sitting Bar exams in jurisdictions as diverse as the USA, Australia and Hong Kong. This degree also meets requirements that can enable you to progress to the next stages of professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales.York Law School is located on Campus East. Nearly all of your teaching will take place within the Law building or nearby on Campus East.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,800per 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 York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    16th out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    165 70%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    28th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    70th

    42

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