How long is the Qualifying Law Degree LLM at Birkbeck, University of London?

The LLM in Qualifying Law Degree at Birkbeck, University of London has a duration of 2 Years.

Is Qualifying Law Degree at Birkbeck, University of London full-time or part-time?

This LLM is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Qualifying Law Degree course taught?

The course is taught at London.

Qualifying Law Degree LLM at Birkbeck, University of London

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Our LLM Qualifying Law Degree provides you with a social-political grounding in the law by placing it in a historical, social and comparative context. You will develop advanced skills in legal writing, oral presentation and critical reasoning. The course emphasises the importance of an academic and intellectually challenging approach to the study of law, and of its institutions and processes.

This course is part of our new Birkbeck Flexible Master’s UK, which gives you the choice of how you want to study - on campus, online or via flexible learning, which combines both.

Highlights

Birkbeck is a leading international centre for world-class legal teaching, research and scholarship. You will be taught by field-leading academic staff, alongside experienced solicitors, barristers and judges from across the legal sector.

- Career development and skills enhancement are a key part of studying this course. You will have access to a huge range of careers support.

You will have opportunities to network with real-world legal professionals through our Mentoring Programme, Legal Practice Conversations, Legal Professionals Insight Evening and Careers Fair, and open days are held exclusively for Birkbeck students.

You will be able to put your teaching into practice with the University of London Refugee Law Clinic. You can join our Law Society, highly successful Mooting team, or the Birkbeck Law Review.

Careers and employability

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, or use the degree to develop their existing career, further their academic skills, or prepare for a research degree. Many of our graduates go on to vocational training and obtain solicitors' training contracts and pupillages in barristers' chambers. Possible professions include:

barrister

solicitor

patent attorney

barrister’s clerk.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

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