Master of Laws (LLM), Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate - Postgraduate Laws programme

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Choice

Our postgraduate programmes are available via distance learning. In some countries support is also available via local institutions.

There are dozens of courses in a wide range of subjects; you choose your course options and plan your studies to fit in with your work and home commitments. Each course has an accompanying Study Guide and we've posted some sample chapters for you to look at.

There are also 30 specialisations available for those who wish to become specialists in a particular field of law. You can either choose to study independently or seek additional educational support. You can pay fees as you go, or pay the total amount upfront.

LLM Overview

Professor Alastair Hudson, Queen Mary, University of London, provides an overview of the LLM. Professor Hudson is author of the following subject guides: 'Commercial trusts law' and 'Equity trusts in context'. [video, 2.13 mins].

LLM course overview

Note: this and other videos are also available from our YouTube Channel [external link]

Programme summary

	You study	Study period	Cost (2010)
Postgraduate Certificate	5 sections (from up to 4 courses)	6 months-5 years	£2,695
Postgraduate Diploma	10 sections (from up to 4 courses)	1-5 years	£4,695
LLM	4 courses (totaling 16 sections)	1-5 years	£7,095

Prestige

Nisha Mohamed,
LLB and LLM, Hong Kong

“The course not only helped me to think independently but taught me that with self discipline, perseverance and determination, anything is possible.”

Renowned for excellence in legal education, the University of London is one of the largest and most respected institutions in the world. We've been offering the opportunity for students around the world to obtain the Master of Laws (LLM) of the University of London since 1925.

The Postgraduate Laws programme has been developed by academics within Queen Mary and UCL Law departments, both of which have outstanding reputations (both 5-star faculties). You're assessed to the same standard as students studying at the College.

Access

Access is a key principle - you do not need an LLB to apply; applicants with no degree can start on the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws and progress up. Whether you're a practising lawyer, LLB graduate or non-legal professional, if you're keen to develop your career, this programme has an option to suit you.

Flexible learning

extensive new study materials (print and web-based), written and edited especially for distance learning students.
library resources, legal databases and dedicated discussion forums for each course.
progression routes enable you to accumulate credits towards the Master of Laws (LLM), e.g. if you register for the LLM you'll receive the Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate en route, as you satisfy the requirements for those awards.

Summary of key dates

To sit exams in:	Best to apply before:	MUST enrol by:
May	31 July (previous year)	15 October (previous year)
October	31 January (same year)	15 March (same year)

Transfer rules

For details about transfer and registration rules from the LLM Old Regulations to the LLM Revised Regulations: more » [pdf: 5pgs, 65KB].

Please note: in England and Wales, the Law Society and General Council of the Bar do not recognize the Postgraduate Laws Programme as having QLD (Qualifying Law Degree) status. We advise you to contact the legal professional body in the jurisdiction where you intend to practise, to find out what their requirements are with regards to satisfying their entry requirements to the
legal profession.