Law (Juris Doctor)

University of York
Postgraduate LLM Full-time 3 Years LawPolicing

About this course

Learn from experienced legal professionals and world-class academics as you immerse yourself in realistic simulations of legal practice.

Intellectually challenging and skills-focused, this course will ensure you are ready to embrace the challenges of an international career in law. You'll be challenged to identify client interests, analyse legal issues, research relevant law and procedure and develop solutions.

We teach in small groups using our groundbreaking Problem Based Learning methodology to develop your personal, professional and legal skills.

You'll graduate with a unique combination of insight into how professional legal practice works. These legal and interpersonal skills and values will enable you to perform at the highest levels and in firms of all types. The JD (Juris Doctor) is recognised across the globe as an entry-level qualification into legal practice. Subject to any local requirements, completing this course could be a stepping stone to sitting Bar exams in jurisdictions as diverse as the USA, Australia and Hong Kong.

Accreditation This degree is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD)*, accredited by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.

*The Solicitors Regulation Authority is making changes to the system of qualification in England and Wales. These may affect the status of 'Qualifying Law Degrees' for all Law Schools.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1136 Human resource managers and directors
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2419 Legal professionals
2412 Solicitors and lawyers
3520 Legal associate professionals
4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

Course Details

Qualification
LLM
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing