Interested in Law but don't have a law degree? Our LLM in Foundations of Legal Knowledge will provide you with the legal knowledge to pursue a successful career in Law. Designed especially for non-law graduates or those who have an overseas Law degree.
Why study with us
- You’ll develop a detailed understanding of foundational areas of law required to progress onto a successful career in the law
- Through your dissertation you’ll have the opportunity to explore an area of your choice in more depth
- You’ll be taught by research active, professionally qualified staff with experience in practice
What you'll do
- With online delivery you’ll have synchronous lectures and workshops which promotes interactive real-time learning. Each module has a dedicated Blackboard space with learning and revision materials.
- You will receive excellent levels of guidance and support that will help you think like a lawyer and focus on key skills you will need for a life in legal practice.
- We have strong links with the legal profession, offering employability opportunities like the Judge Marshalling Scheme. Our Advice and Resolution Centre's Law Clinic and Centre for Mediation also provide hands-on experience with real cases.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Industry links
We have great links with the law profession and you’ll benefit from visits and talks from leading practitioners, academics, barristers, solicitors and judges.
Future careers
Our LLM in Foundations of Legal Knowledge provides a pathway into legal practice for non-law graduates who want to progress onto further qualification as a solicitor or a barrister.
Entry requirements
- A lower Second Class or above Honour’s Degree or a degree equivalent professional qualification
- Other qualifications or specific professional training and/or experience may be considered if the applicant is able to demonstrate his/her suitability for the course and provide evidence as appropriate at an interview
- For overseas applicants whose first language is not English, or who have received higher education where the medium of instruction is not English, the language requirement is IELTS: 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust scholarship will cover the tuition fee of a postgraduate course for a student who can demonstrate academic promise, commitment to the legal profession and financial need.
Find out more about Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing
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