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LLM International Legal Studies (Distance learning)

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    LLM 4 – 24 months distance learning

Course Description

Nottingham Law School provides an LLM (Masters in Law) award through distance learning to “top-up” professional legal qualifications or experience.

The LLM International Legal Studies is available to individuals who have either undertaken and passed the UK Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Barristers Training Course (BTC), their precursors, equivalent professional certifications in non-UK jurisdictions, or the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme certification (QLTS).

Why Choose the Masters in International Legal Practice?

  • Personalised course of study facilitates specialisation in a field of your own choosing
  • Curriculum is tailored to meet your individual needs
  • Advanced coursework and degree add value to the legal profession, both locally and worldwide
  • Comparative analysis of global practices enhances standards in legal practice within your jurisdiction
  • One-on-one supervision creates a rigorous learning environment
  • Peer feedback and guided self-critiques provide a supportive methodology for intellectual growth and development
  • Unique combination of study abroad and at-home instruction allows you to complete the program in your own way and at your own pace
  • Dissertation-based individual study promotes creative problem-solving and helps you cultivate a competitive edge
  • The option to publish the dissertation gives you the opportunity to establish an enduring legacy in a field of your own choosing

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of:

  • Legal Practice Course, or
  • Bar Professional Training Course, or
  • Equivalent Professional Practice legal qualification in your home jurisdiction, or
  • The relevant accredited prior experiential learning.

We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

We have a strong reputation for our Masters and professional courses and the study and successful completion of this course will provide an opportunity to enhance both your academic and professional profile.

It will build on your abilities by developing skills in research, legal writing and critical analysis, thereby developing a high level of knowledge and critical insight into your area of specialism. The learning environment provided is supportive and structured. This Masters is therefore highly relevant to the development of a career in professional legal practice or related profession.

The course can also assist you in seeking employment in the legal sector in the UK, or as an excellent grounding for an academic career around the world.

Module Details

Dissertation / Article

  • Your research proposal
  • Dissertation
  • Article

Residential study period

The compulsory residential study period will take place in either October or March (for January starters). It will consist of up to three full days studying at our City Campus.

Your residential study will include:

  • an induction to the course
  • an introduction to legal research methods and good academic writing and practice
  • how to use NTU’s online resources as a distance learner
  • a question and answer session
  • social activities and group discussions.

You will also present your research proposal along with your peers.

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