Law (General) LLM

University of Liverpool

Study Law in a department committed to asking questions around the relationship between law and social justice. Our Law (General) LLM allows you to select from across the range of the Liverpool Law School master's modules to construct your own bespoke programme of advanced legal study.IntroductionOn this LLM programme you are free to select any of the LLM Law modules we offer to tailor the programme to your interests. In addition to the modules offered on our specialist health law and human rights specialisms, you can choose from a range of modules taught by leading legal experts including modules in the fields of Commercial Law, Competition Law, International Business and Trade Law, and International Law.The Liverpool Law School has a prestigious international reputation. We offer both research and teaching excellence to ensure that students on our Law postgraduate taught programmes are guaranteed expertise and professionalism.All students are given our specialised Legal Research Training which will provide you with skills, methods and perspectives used in international, European and domestic legal studies.You are invited to take advantage of the school’s tremendous extracurricular activities, including career events, internships, and pro bono projects. This includes Law Extra, a series of talks and workshops from key speakers throughout the law industry showing you how the academic discipline of law can open opportunities in a range of fulfilling professions.Through our research-led teaching we’ll help you develop as an independent learner and researcher, gaining valuable skills for use in your future working life. This LLM will provide you with the skills and competencies for any professional environment. Students often use this course to obtain a post with an international or other non-governmental organisation or as a career path into national government service or judicial appointments.What you'll learnAdvanced legal research skills that are necessary to enable you to reach a superior understanding of lawHow to analyse, evaluate and interpret primary and secondary legal sourcesHow to understand and apply English, European and International legal terminology, both orally and in writing