The LLM Professional Legal Practice at the University of Strathclyde is designed for graduates who hold a qualifying law degree and a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, offering a research-based ‘top-up’ to achieve a Masters qualification. You will engage in in-depth study of a chosen area of law and legal practice, enhancing your legal research skills and deepening your understanding of specific legal domains. This postgraduate LLM provides a distinct pathway to elevate your professional profile, whether you are already practising law or seeking to enhance your career prospects through specialised academic achievement.
This online Masters degree is studied full-time over one year, focusing on the completion of a substantial 15,000-word dissertation. You will be allocated a supervisor and receive training in research methods, enabling you to conduct independent, in-depth academic inquiry relevant to your professional practice or career aspirations. You will graduate with advanced research capabilities and a Master of Laws (LLM) qualification, demonstrating a high level of academic rigour and specialised knowledge in your chosen field of legal practice.