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LLMS IN THE UK By www.llmstudy.com


The UK offers a wide range of programmes; plenty of ‘specialist’ options sit alongside more ‘general’ LLMs. This means that you can be sure there will be a UK programme that’s right for your needs


One of the oldest in the world, the English common-law system has been used as a model by many newer legal codes. It also often cited in deciding multinational or international disputes. Although based in the UK, only two of the four ‘home’ nations use English law – England and Wales. Northern Irish law is not too different, but Scottish law is derived from Roman law and Scotland’s legal system is separate. Coming to the UK is therefore a chance to discover a diversity of legal ideas and influences.


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The English LLM Programmes As there are over 40


universities offering about 350 LLM programmes, your first consideration might be course content. Apart from numerous ‘general’ LLMs, there is plenty of specialist study. Recently, there has been a growth in LLMs covering human rights, competition law, European law, and all aspects of international law, business and trade – all which cover important issues in today’s society. There


are also a rising number of programmes that deal with armed conflict, the environment and IT/ telecommunications, which are proving to be popular.


Here is a flavour of further possibilities: • Programmes focusing on areas and aspects of criminal justice


• Business specialisms, many featuring e-commerce


• Medical and health specialisms, including ethics and bioethics


• 'Niche’ areas – shipping law, media law, intellectual property law and sports law.


How to Make a Choice for Your English LLM Programme


The programme size and composition may influence you. Many LLM programmes recruit


fewer than thirty people per year, some taking no more than ten students. Larger ones may have at least 50% international students. This range of jurisdictions and legal backgrounds is an education in itself!


Alternatively, you could base your decision on how the course is delivered. Almost all LLMs involve lectures and tutorials. It is often compulsory to write a 15,000- to 20,000-word dissertation based on individual research, but in some law schools this is optional or can be replaced by several shorter essays. Modular LLMs make it easier to follow individual interests. Some involve continuous assessment (students’ work is evaluated throughout the year), with few or no exams, while some test their students regularly and/or have end- of-course examinations.


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