Legal Practice LLM (distance learning) LLM

About the course

• Excellent facilities within a purpose-built building include an integrated law library, mock courtroom, comprehensive IT facilities, a bookshop and coffee shop

• Taught by Leicester De Montfort Law School staff, offering extensive expertise in many specialist legal fields

• Integrated use of e-learning, including access to a comprehensive range of online resources

• Flexible distance learning, ideal if you are managing other commitments

Key facts

Duration: One year by distance learning

Entry and admission criteria

You must have already completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) or equivalent qualification. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is normally required. English language tuition is available both before and during the course if required.

Teaching and assessment

You have to attend a six hour seminar on Research Methods at the beginning of the course. The rest of the course takes the form of guided self-study. Guidance comes through interaction with staff via face-to-face, telephone and email communication.

Course modules

• Module one: Practical Legal Research – This comprises a six-hour seminar on Research Methods and two assessed pieces of work: a Practical Legal Research assessment, and a Dissertation Proposal
• Module two: Dissertation – An assessed practical research-based dissertation in an area agreed with your supervisor

Academic expertise

Our £35 million Hugh Aston Building offers state-of-the-art teaching and computer lab facilities. Informa Professional Academy works in partnership with leading academic bodies to assist in the provision of highly specialised and bespoke professional postgraduate distance learning courses. A strong partnership with Leicester De Montfort Law School has developed over a period of more than 18 years and together we offer and deliver high-calibre and well-respected LLM courses.

Graduate careers

The course provides a route to a higher qualification for those who have completed the LPC but have been unable to secure a training contract and want to make their CV more attractive to potential employers. It is also suitable for students who are in a training contract or have qualified as a solicitor, and wish to develop their knowledge and skills by undertaking research in an area of legal practice relevant to their work.

Scholarships

We are committed to supporting students and firmly believe that finance should not be a barrier to accessing university education - at any level. We are still confirming our package of funding for postgraduate students and information will be available shortly.