The LLM Professional Practice (Top Up) at the University of Wolverhampton is designed for qualified legal professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and challenge current intellectual thinking within a chosen area of law. This postgraduate online degree offers you the opportunity to critically analyse complex legal issues, engage with emerging research, and develop an advanced understanding of specialist legal fields. It is ideal for solicitors, barristers, or those who have completed the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course and wish to enhance their career prospects through advanced legal scholarship.
You will study this online qualification part-time over one year, focusing on a bespoke research project culminating in a dissertation. This independent research module, incorporating advanced research methods, will be supported by a dedicated supervisor and personal tutor, allowing you to explore a topic of academic interest or professional relevance. You will graduate with a Masters in Law degree, equipped with enhanced analytical skills and specialist knowledge, prepared for further academic study or to advance your career within the legal profession.