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Top-up LLM (LLM in Legal Practice)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester Metropolitan University

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This LLM in Legal Practice is designed for people like you. We’ll help you deepen your knowledge of an area of the law directly related to practice. It’s the ideal way to develop detailed knowledge of a new area. It’s also an opportunity to delve deeper into your current specialism. Building experience You’ll learn about research methods. Then apply them in a dissertation or research project. Choose an area of practical law that you’re interested in and benefit from the extensive skills and knowledge of our teaching team. This top-up degree is for those who already hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC or BTC/BPTC/BVC).

Career prospects

The LLM is an excellent addition to your CV. It can complement your existing legal qualifications by allowing you to gain specialist legal knowledge. Use it to enhance your career prospects with your existing employer. Your research project could explore an area of law that your firm or chambers is interested in pursuing.

Or, it could open doors to new opportunities all over the world. It shows prospective employers that you’re committed to the legal field and understand the value of continuing professional development.

It’s also an opportunity to explore an academic career route. This top-up course is the perfect stepping-stone from practice to research. It will prepare you for PhD research and could lead to roles in academia.

Our team have excellent connections to law firms in Manchester, the UK and around the world. Take advantage of our network to develop new professional relationships while you’re studying.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 9,000per year

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

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    44th out of 112 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    129 55%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    57th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    46th

    25

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