LLM (University of London)

The flexibility of this program allows candidates to apply for different LLM components separately:

Postgraduate Certificate

A student with NO bachelor?s degree but with at least 5 years of work experience can apply for the Postgraduate Certificate whereby he or she will study 5 modules (one full course with 4 modules, as well as one module from another course).

Upon passing the PG Cert examinations, the student can then complete 5 more modules and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma, and finally after completing the remaining 6 modules, will be awarded an LLM degree.

Career options are not necessarily limited to advocacy. An LLB (Hons) or LLM graduate can also provide legal consultancy to the corporate/finance sector, multinationals, government services, international organisations such as the United Nations or World Economic Forum, development banks, etc. In addition, an LLB or LLM degree is a good combination for many students wishing to pursue an MBA degree or apply for their CSS exams.

Postgraduate Diploma

A student with a bachelors degree (even in a non-law discipline) can apply for a Postgraduate Diploma whereby he or she will study 10 modules and upon passing the examinations, can proceed to complete the remaining 6 modules upon which the LLM degree will be awarded.

Entrance Requirements

The LLM program is uniquely designed to allow ANYONE to pursue an LLM degree regardless of previous educational background, if they have 5 years of work experience. For instance, non-law bachelors degree holders can also work towards an LLM (note that only LLB graduates can PRACTICE law). The program also allows people with incomplete bachelors but having 5 years of work experience to apply for the LLM.

Applicants are required to have at least one of the following:

1. LLB degree of the University of London with at least Second Class Honours.
2. A first degree, in a subject appropriate to the LLM, of a university in a Member State of the European Union, with a result considered by the University of London to be equivalent to at least Second Class Honours.
3. A first degree, in a subject appropriate to the LLM, of an acceptable university outside the European Union, with a result considered by the University of London to be equivalent to at least Second Class Honours.
4. A Masters degree, in a subject appropriate to the LLM, of a university in a Member State of the European Union or of an acceptable university outside the European Union.
5. Passed the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) of England and Wales or the Qualifying Examination of the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England or the corresponding examinations in Scotland or Northern Ireland, where in either case the student has also obtained a Second Class Honours degree of a UK university (or an educational institute of university rank) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard obtained after a course of study extending over not less than three years in a university (or educational institute of university rank).
6. Obtained either the Common Professional Examination or an equivalent Diploma in Law where in either case the applicant has also obtained a Second Class Honours degree of a UK university (or an educational institute of university rank) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard obtained after a course of study extending over not less than three years in a university (or an educational institute of university rank).
7. Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England or Wales, or the equivalent outside England or Wales.
8. Obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in law from a College or Institute of the University of London.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide satisfactory evidence showing that they have passed, within the previous three years, a test of proficiency in English at the following minimum level:

• IELTS with an overall grade of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each sub test; or
• TOEFL with a score of 600, or 250 on the computerised test plus a Test of Written English (TWE) of?at least 4.5, or 100 on the iBT (internet-based Test); or
• a test of proficiency in English language from the prescribed list published by the University

An applicant may be considered for admission to the LLM, Postgraduate Diploma in Laws or Postgraduate Certificate in Laws, if he or she alternatively submits evidence of English language proficiency or work experience:

Substantial education (minimum of eighteen months) conducted and assessed in English;

OR

Substantial work experience (minimum of eighteen months) conducted in English.

Where an applicant does not meet the prescribed English language proficiency requirements but believes that he or she can demonstrate the requisite proficiency for admission, the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who does not satisfy the foregoing requirements, may be permitted to enroll for the LLM, if the University is satisfied that by reason of his or her background, experience and professional qualifications (if any), the applicant is fit to follow the course of study.