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Course Summary

In today's globalised legal landscape, there is a growing need for expertise to navigate complex transnational interactions. The LLM Law is designed to equip you with the necessary expertise to succeed in this dynamic environment.  The LLM covers public and private international law matters with expert teaching focusing on Human Rights and Business and Commercial Law. Explore regulatory frameworks across various jurisdictions and tailor your learning with our diverse range of modules.

At the School of Law and Social Justice we blend academic theory with practical relevance to enhance your knowledge, advance your career, and specialise in key areas. Through modules such as International Human Rights, International Business, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Commercial Conflicts of Law, and International Dispute Resolution, you'll research deep into crucial aspects of international law, gaining insights that bridge theory and practice.

Join a vibrant academic community comprising staff and students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Engage in lively discussions and debates, where each participant's unique lived experiences contribute to a rich academic discourse, broadening your perspective and understanding.

Explore a multitude of postgraduate-focused employability opportunities facilitated by our Careers and Employability services, pro bono activities, and valuable work experience opportunities. Embark on a journey that not only enhances your knowledge and skills but also propels you towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in international business and commercial law. 

Why you'll Love it

Global Perspective

Our LLM Law programme offers a truly global perspective, attracting students from all over the world. Through engaging with peers from varied backgrounds, students gain insights into different legal systems, preparing them to navigate the complexities of the global legal landscape.

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Tailored Specialisation

Our programme allows students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations. Through a range of specialised modules covering areas such as Human Rights Law, and International Business Law, students can develop expertise in their chosen areas of interest, enhancing their employability and preparing them for successful careers in the global legal field.

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Prioritise practical skills development and professional readiness

Students have access to a range of opportunities, including pro bono activities, and career guidance services provided by our dedicated Careers and Employability services team. This emphasis on real-world application ensures that graduates are well-equipped to transition seamlessly into the workforce or pursue further academic research in the field of international law.

What you'llStudy

Students need to complete 6 modules and a dissertation. Each module has 200 hours of which 30 structured hours, 170 independent guided study.

Who you'll Learn from

Dr John Morrow

Senior Lecturer, Co-Director of the Forum for Research into Equality and Diversity
Dr John Morrow

Dr Abdullah Nawafleh

Senior Lecturer in Law
Abdullah Nawafleh

How you'll Learn

Regular scheduled in-person sessions include lectures, seminars, case studies, discussions, presentations, and one-to-one sessions

Written assignments, as well as completion of a dissertation

This course is designed around in-person study

There may be some online learning activities

The course includes six taught modules plus the Dissertation. Each taught module amounts to a total of 30 hours of tutor contact time. In addition, each module is designed with a notional 170 hours of private study.

Beyond the Classroom

The Law School’s Legal Advice Clinic and Community Law Projects offer award winning opportunities to develop employability skills during your studies.

Through these activities, the Law School has a strong relationship with a wide range of law firms, businesses, local and national stakeholders and charities.

These contacts and opportunities mean that Law School graduates are well placed to secure jobs within the Legal Profession, local and international businesses, as well as the public and charity sectors.

Additionally, the LLM fosters the development of essential research skills, preparing you for potential advancement to a PhD programme or an academic career focused on international human rights law.

Entry Requirements

2:2 honours degree

Applicants will normally be expected to hold a degree with a minimum 2:2 honours, or equivalent. Applications are also welcome from those with non-standard entry qualifications. A typical applicant may be a new/recent graduate, who has attained a first degree and wishes to augment that with further study to optimise their career opportunities.

2:2 honours degree

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification is required.

English Language Requirements

For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

Where you'll Study Wheeler, Chester

City centre location

Located within the lively city centre of Chester and overlooking the River Dee, Wheeler is home to most courses within Nursing and Midwifery, Health and Social Care, and Law.

On-site library

Our on-site library houses extensive book collections, journals, and school-based resources, as well as computer suites and multimedia rooms that are ideal for Law students to access the Oxford University Press Law Trove, which houses all of their core texts online.

Social spaces

Wheeler’s café and coffee shop serves hot and cold drinks, snacks, and delicious meals. Meanwhile, the student common room provides a social, group work, and discussion space for students.

Fees and Funding

TBC

Guides to the fees for students who wish to commence postgraduate courses in the academic year 2024/25 are available to view on our Postgraduate Taught Programmes Fees page.

TBC

The tuition fees for international students studying Postgraduate programmes in 2024/25 are TBC.

The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for postgraduate study, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fee. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when your application is reviewed, and any award given will be stated on your offer letter.

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees.

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Completing the LLM in Law programme equips you for a diverse range of professional roles. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in law or to work within the public sector specialising in human rights, this programme lays a solid foundation.

Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.