Law Degrees in Jurisprudence

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The Master of Laws degree commonly known as the LL.M., is an advanced graduate law degree. Candidates often already hold a first degree in law and are interested in furthering their studies of the law. Obtaining an LL.M. possesses a number of distinct advantages.

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LLM in Legal Practice

University of Westminster - Westminster Law School
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years September 2017 United Kingdom London + 1 more

If you want to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales you will need to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) – the vocational stage of training that bridges the gap between academic studies and life in a law firm. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. If you want to practise as a solicitor in England and Wales you will need to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) – the vocational stage of training that bridges the gap between academic studies and life in a law firm. For 2017/18, we are offering the LPC as part of a Masters' degree – an LLM in Legal Practice which incorporates both Stages 1 and 2 of the LPC. The total cost of the LLM is £14,500 (£12,500 for the LPC, an additional £2,000 to progress to the LLM). Westminster Law School has a well established reputation for the delivery of solicitors' vocational training and our LLM in Legal Practice (incorporating the LPC) equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful 21st-century lawyer. Distinctive features of the course include: Highly experienced and approachable lecturers who are all qualified solicitors or barristers. Small, interactive group work, allowing you to benefit from individual guidance and help. All sessions are set within a balanced timetable to replicate the tasks undertaken in practice. A broad range of Stage 2 electives, reflecting areas of practice from high-street to city firms. The opportunity to undertake real client legal work under the supervision of tutors working in the Student Law Centre. Currently students can choose to specialise in one of three streams of work: judicial review, family or property. The focus is on experiential learning through reflection, analysis and planning. A mentoring scheme which pairs you... [-]

Master of Laws (by Research)

Bond University
Campus Full time 104 weeks January 2018 Australia Robina

The Master of Laws (by Research) program is comprised of a 50,000 word research thesis, completed over two years full time. The thesis is supervised by expert staff in the subject area. [+]

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Master of Laws (by Research) is offered to those with a professional law qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent). Applications are required to have at least 65 per cent average and / or extensive professional experience. An applicant may be required to satisfy the Dean that they have the appropriate level of research skills to write a thesis of up to 50,000 words. Admission is on the basis of an approved research proposal and availability of appropriate supervision. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Master of Laws (by Research) program can be completed via a 50,000 word research thesis. While the Faculty can offer supervision in most areas of law, it has particular strengths in: Corporate and Commercial Law Criminal Law Constitutional Law Dispute Resolution International Trade Law Intellectual Property, Information Technology and E-Commerce PROGRAM STRUCTURE The Master of Laws (by Research) program is comprised of a 50,000 word research thesis, completed over two years full time. The thesis is supervised by expert staff in the subject area. PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES The Master of Laws (by Research) provides a specialist postgraduate qualification to broaden an undergraduate law qualification. [-]

Master In Criminal Law And Criminal Procedure

Grupo Tiradentes
Campus Full time 374 hours March 2018 Brazil Aracaju

The specialization course in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at the University Center Tiradentes (UNIT-AL) in partnership with Superior Law School (ESA - OAB / AL) proposes a multidisciplinary graduate, theoretical and practical, in order to update and formation of a professional able to act in the areas of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. Differentials Course The specialization course Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Tiradentes University Centre (UNIT-AL) in partnership with Superior Law School (ESA - OAB / AL) proposes a multidisciplinary graduate, theoretical and practical, aimed at updating and the formation of a professional able to act in the areas of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. This is an innovative project as it covers issues and practices inherent to the various legal professions. The approach used in the course goes on to consider the professional needs of lawyers and new challenges in the training of a law degree. Goals General: theoretically qualify the legal practitioners, as well as other human and social areas, through an interdisciplinary analysis of biopsychosocial variables that are part of the phenomenon of violence in today's complex society, but also of the flaws in the control institutions. Moreover, the course aims in particular at improving the practical and professional training, enabling a more efficient and responsible exercise in legal and social activities. specific: develop a critical and interdisciplinary sense about the criminal justice system in our country, through the analysis of criminal and criminal procedural rules, as well as the organs and criminal control functions, its way of functioning and its failures, in order to search for new alternatives social control. To facilitate the understanding of the work of the professionals of the Criminal Law and other social areas. Evaluate concepts and values ​​adopted for the solution of the problem of violence today.... [-]

LLM in Master of Laws by Dissertation

University of Johannesburg
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 3 years February 2018 South Africa Johannesburg + 1 more

The purpose of this qualification is to let a student demonstrate through research training an ability to master at an advanced level the current state of specialized knowledge on a given topic within a particular branch of the law and to provide a sound training in research methodologies. [+]

PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION The purpose of this qualification is to let a student demonstrate through research training an ability to master at an advanced level the current state of specialized knowledge on a given topic within a particular branch of the law and to provide a sound training in research methodologies. RULES OF ACCESS General i. The minimum entry requirement is an LLB degree (or equivalent qualification) at NQF level 7 or 8 and a minimum number of credits of 624. Candidates for admission to Master’s degrees in general need to have obtained their previous degree with an average mark of at least 65%. ii. The relevant Head of Department may permit an applicant to register as a student for purposes of receiving guidance with, and use the facilities of the University for, the preparation of a research proposal. This does not create an expectation that the student will be admitted to Master’s studies and such registration is provisional pending the approval of the admission of the student by the Board of the Faculty of Law. The Board of the Faculty of Law approves the admission of a student on the basis of the academic merit of the student, the research proposal submitted by the student and the ability of the Faculty to provide appropriate and continuous study guidance and supervision. Take note: A BProc degree does not satisfy the formal entrance requirements for an LLM programme, but the holder of a BProc degree may apply for admission to... [-]

LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice (TLP)

St. John’s University School of Law
Campus Full time 1 year September 2017 USA New York

A degree program designed for both American and foreign-trained attorneys seeking advanced training for transnational practice. With concentration tracks in public international legal practice, cross-border transactions, or transnational dispute resolution, students may also design their own course of study to meet their professional needs and personal interests. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice (TLP) The LL.M. in Transnational Legal Practice (TLP) is designed to train foreign attorneys in the rapidly expanding cross-border practice of law, to educate global attorneys within the New York City legal community ― the center of global legal practice ― and to enhance non-native English speaking attorneys’ skills in practicing law in English, the lingua franca of the global legal profession. Train foreign attorneys in the rapidly expanding cross-border practice of law. All TLP students receive an in-depth education of transnational practice. In addition to the capstone Transnational Legal Practice courses, our students take courses focusing on the increasing legal interconnectedness of the world. In addition to learning the law in traditional lectures, TLP students learn the law by engaging in supervised simulations meant to mimic transnational practice. Educate global attorneys within New York City. TLP students benefit from St. John’s location in New York City. Our TLP students are able to attend events focused on transnational practice at the New York City Bar Association, attend panels at major conferences like International Law Weekend, and visit the United Nations. We also bring esteemed practitioners onto campus to provide real-world insight to our students. Enhance non-native English speaking attorneys’ skills in practicing law in English. The TLP program places a strong emphasis on communicating in legal English, and works with non-native English speakers to enhance these skills. TLP students take specialized courses focused on legal research, writing, and analysis.... [-]

LLM Legal Research

Utrecht University
Campus Full time 2 years September 2017 Netherlands Utrecht

Would you like the opportunity to complete an in-depth master’s-level programme in law that extends beyond the standard one-year period? The two-year Legal Research master’s at Utrecht University may be the perfect choice for you! [+]

Are you curious, analytical, and ready to take on new challenges in a dynamic academic environment? Are you interested in writing academic texts, or engaging in debate, and tackling complicated legal issues? Would you like the opportunity to complete an in-depth master’s-level programme in law that extends beyond the standard one-year period? The two-year Legal Research master’s at Utrecht University may be the perfect choice for you! Take Advantage Of Growing Need For Legal Researchers For legal practitioners and academics alike, legal research skills are increasingly important. Law firms have a growing need for thorough, well-trained lawyers with excellent writing skills and a research-oriented mindset. The Legal Research programme will help you become the type of well-rounded lawyer that our changing society needs. Become A Perceptive And Analytic Thinker Legislative and executive processes at the international, national, and local levels need sharp analytical thinkers. Traditional law courses do not always provide graduates with the required knowledge and skills to meet this demand. Utrecht University developed the two-year Legal Research Master’s programme to fill this need. The Legal Research Master’s programme prepares you for a legal career as a practitioner in the commercial, public service, or academic sectors, and it also offers you an excellent foundation for further studies at the PhD level. As part of this programme, you will complete courses in legal research skills as well as in your chosen field. You will also spend approximately one year engaged in legal research projects and writing a master’s thesis. [-]

LL.M. International and Comparative Law

Trinity College Dublin
Campus Full time 1 year Open Enrollment Ireland Dublin

With the increased globalisation of the last twenty years and, even earlier, with the rise to prominence of the international human rights movement, there has been the impetus for students of all nationalities towards studying areas of law with a broad international and comparative focus. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. Programme Overview With the increased globalisation of the last twenty years and, even earlier, with the rise to prominence of the international human rights movement, there has been the impetus for students of all nationalities towards studying areas of law with a broad international and comparative focus. In the LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) we offer students the chance to study from a large range of modules with a broad international and comparative law feel - many of which relate, unsurprisingly to international and regional human rights. LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) Modules We offer a very extensive and diverse range of modules on this programme. At least two modules must be chosen from the list of Section A modules set out below each semester (four in total). The remaining two modules may be chosen from either Section A or Section B modules set out below. Each module is worth 10 ECTS credits. Students must also complete a Research Dissertation (30 ECTS) *The Law School reserves the right to vary the following list and, in particular, the right to withdraw and add modules. Note that timetabling considerations may also restrict choice. Programme Structure The LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) is taught over a period of one academic year, commencing in September. The year is divided into two semesters during each of which students are required to take three modules. Each module is offered in one semester only and involves 22 hours of classwork. Various... [-]

LLM Health Law and Ethics

Nottingham Trent University - Nottingham Law School
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years September 2018 United Kingdom Nottingham + 1 more

This course addresses the growing interest in the interface of medicine, law and ethics. With the increasing pressure on resource allocation within the National Health Service and current debates on an individual’s capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, there is growing need for qualified legal professionals with an understanding of health law... [+]

This course addresses the growing interest in the interface of medicine, law and ethics. With the increasing pressure on resource allocation within the National Health Service and current debates on an individual’s capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, there is growing need for qualified legal professionals with an understanding of health law. About the LLM Health Law and Ethics This course examines general principles such as consent to treatment and medical ethics, together with more specialist areas of Health Law including the law relating to: organ transplants reproduction and the law mental health law medicines and pharmacy law employment and health. You will gain an insight into the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on healthcare and the law, as well as exploring the link between ill health and poverty and the implications of this. Why choose LLM Health Law and Ethics? Gain an in-depth understanding of Health Law and Ethics in a European context. Learn from expert teaching staff including Dr Austen Garwood-Gowers, the author of leading works in organ transplantation and medical use of the human body more generally. Option to complement your study of Health Law and Ethics with up two modules from other LLM subject areas. Full-time and part-time study routes. Attend an International Summer School and explore Law in a European context. Scholarships available. Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards. Modules You will study six taught modules followed by a dissertation. Choose from: The Legal Structure of Health... [-]

LL.M. in Comparative and International Law

The Catholic University of America - Columbus School of Law
Campus Full time Part time 12 - 36 months September 2017 USA Washington DC + 1 more

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is an advanced program of legal study that is customized to the needs of the individual student. LL.M. candidates, mentored by expert faculty, plan a course of study in one of the following concentrations: Law and Technology, Securities Law, or Comparative and International Law. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. The Master of Laws (LL.M.) is an advanced program of legal study that is customized to the needs of the individual student. LL.M. candidates, mentored by expert faculty, plan a course of study in one of the following concentrations: Law and Technology, Securities Law, or Comparative and International Law. Foreign LL.M. students have the option to pursue a curriculum that helps prepare them for a U.S. bar examination, while acquire a broad understanding of the U.S. common law system. Through the law school's extensive curricular offerings, LL.M. candidates enhance their knowledge for practice by acquiring significant expertise in the area of specialization they have selected, as well as honing their skills in U.S. legal research, analysis, and legal writing. Committed to providing the highest quality legal education in an increasingly global society, the Columbus School of Law offers its LL.M. degree program to graduates of U.S. and foreign law schools. For more than 100 years, the law school has trained many of the nation's most distinguished lawyers and judges. In law firms, federal and local government, the judiciary, and the public sector, our graduates are recognized for their knowledge, competence and ethical practice. In line with our Catholic mission, the Columbus School of Law instills its students with a quest for social justice and a profound duty to apply their legal knowledge and skills to the promotion of the common good. LL.M. in Comparative and International Law The concentration in Comparative and International Law... [-]

LLM in International and Comparative Commercial Law

SOAS University of London
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 4 years September 2017 United Kingdom London + 1 more

The LLM programme is a single subject law programme that may be taken over a period of one year (full-time), or part-time over a period of two, three or four years. Every student will be required to take modules equivalent to four full units. [+]

LLM in International and Comparative Commercial Law Duration: One calendar year (full-time) Two, three or four years (part-time, daytime only) We recommend that part-time students have between two-and-a-half and three days a week free to pursue their course of study. Minimum Entry Requirements: Minimum upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in Law Start of programme: September intake only The LLM programme is a single subject law programme that may be taken over a period of one year (full-time), or part-time over a period of two, three or four years. Every student will be required to take modules equivalent to four full units. The assessment of one of the chosen full units (which must be from your chosen specialism) will be by means of a 15,000 word dissertation. The dissertation must be linked to a course offered at SOAS itself, and attendance on the course will be treated as being part of the process of supervision. With permission of the LLM tutor, students will be entitled to select one complementary subject or the equivalent from comparable Master’s module at SOAS including appropriate language modules. A complementary subject may be chosen in substitution for either a full or a half-subject. Examinations for all taught modules will be held in May/June of each year and the dissertation will be due for submission during September of the final year of registration. The assessment for each course may vary according to the extent to which the research component of each module is to be... [-]

LLM in Legal Practice

Lancashire Law School - University of Central Lancashire
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years August 2018 United Kingdom Preston + 1 more

UCLan’s new combined LLM and LPC course gives students the opportunity to gain the professional qualification needed to become a solicitor, at the same time as achieving a Masters qualification. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. UCLan’s new combined LLM and LPC course gives students the opportunity to gain the professional qualification needed to become a solicitor, at the same time as achieving a Masters qualification. You will: Obtain an internationally recognised qualification Gain a fully-accredited LPC and a Masters upon successful completion of your course Show employers a higher level of professional and academic competence Study in a highly practical learning environment designed to prepare you for real-life legal situations Receive excellent individual support to maximise your personal potential and career aspirations LPC Students not wishing to pursue the full LLM, may pursue the traditional LPC qualification and obtain a postgraduate diploma. Core Courses Property Law and Practice Litigation Business Law and Practice Wills, Probate and Administration of Estates Professional Conduct and Regulation Accounts (Solicitors) Legal Skills: Advocacy, Drafting, Interviewing and Advising, Legal Research and Legal Writing Learning Environment And Assessment The School’s teaching environment is designed to stimulate learning. The course is delivered through a series of interactive large and small group sessions, where the focus is on student centred learning. Attendance is compulsory at all sessions. The majority of small group teaching sessions will take place in the impressive Harris Building, the home of Lancashire Law School. For large group teaching, we make use of the many modern lecture theatres across campus all of which have state of the art audio visual support and presentation facilities. The Harris Building is also the location for the Law School's... [-]

Master's Degree In Law

Universidade da Coruña
Campus Full time 3 semesters September 2017 Spain A Coruña

The Master in Law, which qualifies for access to the training test to obtain the title of lawyer, is taught jointly between the UDC and ICACOR through the School of Legal Practice "Dean Churches Corral". [+]

Introduction With the new regulations established by Law 34/2006, of October 30, on access to the professions of Attorney and Attorney and by Royal Decree 775/2011, of June 3, by which approves the Regulation of the Law 34/2006, of October 30, on access to the professions of Lawyer and Attorney of the Tribunals, the completion of a previous training becomes mandatory requirement to be able to develop the profession of lawyer. The Masters in Law, Which qualifies for access to the training test to obtain the title of lawyer, is taught jointly between the UDC and ICACOR through the School of Legal Practice "Dean Churches Corral". The main objective of the Master is aimed at getting the student to obtain the skills, abilities and skills that allow him to practice the profession of lawyer once it exceeds the corresponding state test. In this way, you can join and open the appropriate professional office. Why study the degree The city of A Coruña and its metropolitan area count on an important development of the services and industry sectors that need professionals from the world of law. The city has its headquarters as the highest judicial body of the Autonomous Community, the High Court of Justice of Galicia, in addition to having a large number of judicial halls both first and second instance. Likewise, in the Herculane capital the Government Delegation is based in Galicia and a number of autonomous agencies, which determines a great legal relation with the Public Administration in... [-]

LLM in Comparative Law

University of San Diego School of Law
Campus Full time January 2018 USA San Diego

The LLM in  Comparative  Law  program is specifically designed for attorneys and law school graduates educated outside of the United States.  Candidates for the LLM in  Comparative  Law are enrolled in two required courses,  Introduction to U.S. Law  and  Legal Writing and Research.  [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. LLM in Comparative Law PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The LLM in  Comparative  Law program is specifically designed for attorneys and law school graduates educated outside of the United States.  Candidates for the LLM in  Comparative  Law are enrolled in two required courses,  Introduction to U.S. Law  and  Legal Writing and Research.  Except for these two required courses, candidates in the  Comparative  Law program choose their courses from the same curriculum as JD students and other LLM students.   Students whose native language is not English are also eligible to receive extra time on examinations and the use of a translating dictionary, provided they submit a TOEFL/IELTS score at the time of admission.    While students take most of the same courses as JD and other LLM candidates, they have the advantage of access to the two required courses and exam accommodations.  In addition, the School of Law is pleased to offer specialised  Concentration areas within the LLM in  Comparative  Law:
  Business and Corporate Law Criminal Law International Law Intellectual Property Law Environmental & Energy Law Taxation  Pursuing one of the Concentrations listed above is optional; students are not required to pursue a Concentration.   APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & DEADLINES   To assist with the application process, please review our application checklist. You  can access the online application from our website.  We prefer that applicants use the online service provided by LSAC.       International applicants are required to submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score. Candidates should have the Educational Testing Services submit... [-]

Master of Law by Course Work & Dissertation (LLM)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 3 - 5 years September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

This course intends to provide a unique opportunity to students who want to provide their ability in their areas of specialization taking into account to that this programme is purely self studies where students do concentrate in their areas of specialization. [+]

This course intends to provide a unique opportunity to students who want to provide their ability in their areas of specialization taking into account to that this programme is purely self studies where students do concentrate in their areas of specialization. Aims and Objectives of the Programme The Master of Laws Programme aims at producing legal experts equipped with good analytical skills to tackle current legal problems arising from the changing nature of Tanzanian society and elsewhere in the third world and other countries in the world in social, economic and political sectors. It is a result oriented programme that enables a candidate to be fully equipped to tackle specified specialized legal problems and issues in various areas and specialties offered by the Faculty of law. The candidate may also with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty opt to do his/her course on traditional subjects under offer. Eligibility for Admission The course for Master of Laws degree of the Open University of Tanzania will be open for Law graduates of the University of Dar es Salaam, the Open University of Tanzania and any other recognized university, especially from countries of common law jurisdiction. A holder of Postgraduate Diploma in Law of Open University of Tanzania or other equivalent qualification * who is also a holder of a first degree in law (pass) may be eligible for admission to the Master of Laws Degree of the Open University of Tanzania. Programme Mode Delivery The LLM Programme will be delivered... [-]

LLM in Advanced Legal Studies

Warwick Law School
Campus Full time Part time 1 - 2 years October 2017 United Kingdom Coventry + 1 more

The LLM in Advanced Legal Studies offers the opportunity to create a personal programme of study by drawing from all the postgraduate modules offered in the LLM in International Development Law and Human Rights, the LLM in International Economic Law and the LLM in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation. [+]

Master of Laws Programs in Jurisprudence. The LLM in Advanced Legal Studies offers the opportunity to create a personal programme of study by drawing from all the postgraduate modules offered in the LLM in International Development Law and Human Rights, the LLM in International Economic Law and the LLM in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation. Students may also draw upon an approved list of modules from outside of the school. The LLM in Advanced Legal Studies also involves a dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic to be agreed and prepared with guidance from an assigned supervisor. The course director will act in the role of “personal tutor” in relation to progress throughout the academic year of study. The director of Advanced Legal studies Dr Ming-Sung Kuo will provide assistance in constructing an appropriate programme of study for each individual student. In addition, to assist students in identifying, preparing for and writing a dissertation, students will also be required to attend research and writing skills sessions. A full list of LLM modules* offered is available on the Warwick School of Law website. * Please note that although the Law School makes every effort to offer all modules in each year, in some years certain modules may not be available. 2016-2017 Fees Full-time Home / EU Students : £7,780 Part-time Home / EU Students : £3,890 Full-time Overseas Students : £17,500 Duration Full-time: 1 year (Diploma 7 months) Part-time: 2 years (Only available to Home / EU Students) [-]