The Master of Laws (LLM) at the University of Leicester offers you a unique opportunity to tailor your postgraduate legal education to your specific academic interests and career aspirations. This programme is ideal if you seek to deepen your expertise in specialised areas of law, from international commercial arbitration and intellectual property to human rights and corporate governance. You will engage with complex legal theories and contemporary issues, developing advanced analytical skills that are highly valued in the global legal landscape. This LLM provides a robust foundation for further academic study or for advancing your professional legal career.
You will study this Masters Degree full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a dynamic academic environment. The course structure allows you to select eight option modules from a diverse range, enabling you to construct a personalised curriculum. Core to your experience will be the independent research and writing of a substantial dissertation, where you will explore a legal topic in depth under expert supervision. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of chosen legal fields, prepared for diverse roles in legal practice, policy, or academia.