About the course

Study Law in a department committed to asking questions around the relationship between law and social justice. Our Law (General) LLM allows you to select from across the range of the Liverpool Law School master's modules to construct your own bespoke programme of advanced legal study. On this LLM programme you are free to select any of the LLM Law modules we offer to tailor the programme to your interests. In addition to the modules offered on our specialist health law and human rights specialisms, you can choose from a range of modules taught by leading legal experts including modules in the fields of Commercial Law, Competition Law, International Business and Trade Law, and International Law.

　　The Liverpool Law School has a prestigious international reputation. We offer both research and teaching excellence to ensure that students on our Law postgraduate taught programmes are guaranteed expertise and professionalism.

　　All students are given our specialised Legal Research Training which will provide you with skills, methods and perspectives used in international, European and domestic legal studies.

　　You are invited to take advantage of the school’s tremendous extracurricular activities, including career events, internships, and pro bono projects. This includes Law Extra, a series of talks and workshops from key speakers throughout the law industry showing you how the academic discipline of law can open opportunities in a range of fulfilling professions.

　　Through our research-led teaching we’ll help you develop as an independent learner and researcher, gaining valuable skills for use in your future working life. This LLM will provide you with the skills and competencies for any professional environment. Students often use this course to obtain a post with an international or other non-governmental organisation or as a career path into national government service or judicial appointments. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Liverpool
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Liverpool
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Liverpool

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Liverpool

Applicants for the Law postgraduate taught programmes should normally hold a minimum of a 2:1 class Honours Degree in Law (BA or LLB), or in a relevant degree subject, including: Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, International Relations, Banking, Management Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Economics from a UK university. For the Medicine and Healthcare pathway, applicants can have first degree with a medical background. Applicants with degrees from institutions outside the UK will have their applications considered on an individual, but comparable basis (see the International web pages for details of entry requirements by country). All applicants are required to supply: a completed application form, proof of qualifications and two references (one of which, as a minimum, must be academic). Applicants are considered on the basis of academic ability and potential and other relevant considerations are also taken into account. Applicants who have marginally missed the benchmark indicated above, are considered on a discretionary basis. IELTS - 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component), TOEFL iBT - 88 or above with minimum scores in components as follows: Listening and Writing 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23. International Baccalaureate Standard Level (Grade 5)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Liverpool. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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