Advanced Legal Studies (LLM)

at University of Warwick

We offer you the chance to create a personal programme of study by drawing from all the postgraduate modules offered by our LLMs in International Development Law and Human Rights, International Economic Law, International Commercial Law, and International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation.

You can also choose a number of options from a list of modules from other departments, subject to availability and approval. You will also develop a dissertation on a topic to be agreed and prepared with guidance from an assigned supervisor.

Core modules

• Legal Research and Writing Skills

Optional modules

Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

• An Introduction to Islamic Law
• Climate Change and Development
• Global Competition Law
• International Commercial Litigation
• International Criminal Law
   

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in law or a related subject with a law component.

English language requirements

• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
   

The University carries out an initial fee status assessment based on information provided in the application and according to the guidance published by UKCISA. Students are classified as either Home or Overseas Fee status and this can determine the tuition fee and eligibility of certain scholarships and financial support.

If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information, however we are awaiting guidance from the UK government regarding fee status for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members living in the UK for academic year 2021/22 onwards. We are not able to confirm the fee status for these students until the relevant eligibility criteria have been confirmed. Once we have received further information from the UK government, we will provide you with an update on your fee status and let you know if any additional information is required. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.

Studying at postgraduate level can provide a platform to a wide range of career opportunities in the commercial and legal sectors, in management consultancy, international development, government and NGOs and in compliance and regulation to name but a few. 

It enables students to differentiate themselves for opportunities where a postgraduate qualification is a requirement or desirable. We have recently had graduates go on to work in:

• City Legal Firms
• Financial Services Authority
• Local Government
• National Charities

The School of Law has a dedicated careers consultant (part of the Student Opportunity careers team) to help with your personal career journey during your time at Warwick. She offers impartial advice and guidance (one to one support) and delivers workshops and events tailored to the needs of Law students.

This is in addition to specialist speakers who may be invited to contribute to your LLM programme.  Events are also organised by the wider Student Opportunity team. They include:

• Careers fairs and sector events including Law Fair, Business and Finance Fair, Management Consultancy, HR and Management, Working in the Public Sector
• Career Pathways to International Development (presentations and networking)
• Don’t want to be a lawyer? (Alumni presentations and networking)
• Becoming a Solicitor
• The Journey to the Bar
• Workshops on all aspects of the recruitment and selection process including applications, CVs, covering letters, interviews and assessment centres