LL.M in International Legal Practice
Designed in conjunction with the International Bar Association, this LL.M is a tailored, professional programme for graduates and practising lawyers seeking career-enhancing postgraduate legal qualifi cations. The programme is aimed specifi cally at building cross- border commercial legal knowledge.
LIFE AS A LAW
STUDENT IN LEEDS By TK Spiff
commentaries, case summaries and statutes, in order to prepare for seminars and to help with written assessments. At Leeds, you are expected to read around the topics discussed in lectures and reading time can range between 4-10 hours. In the Brotherton Library the main floor is regularly filled with law students in my year with piles of books next to their laptops and a dazed look, with hint of despair on their faces, as the monumental task of preparing for weekly seminars dawns upon them. Exam period is a whole different story. Law students make complete use of 24 hour access to the Edward Boyle Library as the task of remembering the names and principles set out in cases is immense. It is no exaggeration that some students literally spend 12 hours daily revising for end of year assessments.
The School of Law at Leeds is heralded as one of the leading schools in the UK and for the past two years I have been immersed in an environment where I am required to push myself in order to succeed. Leeds Law school has opened the door to many opportunities that I feel I may not have been aware of had I elected to attend another University.
Leeds University Law School is internationally recognised for its research quality and with an academic staff of around fifty, there is always someone who
is able to offer some form of assistance. The Law School often features in the top twenty Schools in various league tables and the high level of student satisfaction is clearly evident. For the past year, I have attended talks and meetings about what I can do with my Law degree once I graduate, and after not having a clear idea in my first year about what I wanted to do once I graduated I am slowly but surely grasping an idea about where my working life is heading. The law school often organise seminars held by outside speakers from local solicitors’ firms and the
support given by the staff when applying for Legal Vacation Work Placement Schemes is nothing short of exceptional.
Law is a very fulfilling degree. It is stimulating and the fact that law is always changing gives me the chance to analyse the socio-legal aspects of laws that are passed, as it remains a very topical degree.
But don’t be fooled. Studying Law is very hard work. I have spent countless days in the library trolling through textbooks, legal
It’s not all bad though, I do have a somewhat vibrant social life. If you manage your time well, there is still more than enough time to take advantage of the clubs and societies that Leeds University Union has to offer, and to engross yourself in the bustling backdrop that is Leeds City Centre. I am currently the captain of the Spanish Society Football team and I also was a member of the Leeds University Street Dance Society in my second year. I also have enough time to go out to nightclubs with my housemates on a weekly basis, so although life as a law student can be quite stressful, there is ample opportunity to relax and blow off some steam. Leeds boasts over 30 fully licensed nightclubs in the city centre and with venues catering for any style of music from rock and indie in
The benefi ts of the LL.M in International Legal Practice You choose what to study
• Tailor what you study to your career path and/or practice area
• All modules are practice-led with contributions from leading global law fi rms
You choose how to study • Study your LL.M at a time and place that suits you Full-time LL.M in London
• Starts in September 2013 at our London Moorgate centre • Three workshops per week – 2.5 hours each • Supported by i-Tutorials, online test and feedback exercises and independent learning and research
S-mode modules
• Start in January or July each year • Online study with one-to-one online supervision from a College tutor • Nine units per module
• We supply an extensive suite of user-friendly, practical course material including electronic learning aids
You choose your pace of learning
• Modular course design enables you to determine your own pace of learning
• S-mode modules start in January and July each year
Register now and take that step for educational and career development
the Cockpit to deep house and 2-step at Vox Warehouse, there is literally something for everyone. The Leeds University Law Society (LawSoc) also works hard to make sure that law students aren’t studying all the time, and their social events usually include a mammoth bar crawl. The year is rounded off by a finely organised Law Ball where students and lecturers are encouraged to dress in an alluring manner; a definite showcase for Leeds University Law School.
As I enter my third and final year I am excited yet anxious. With my dissertation looming and my final exams at the end of the year, I know there is little room for complacency. However I do know that although I need to continue working hard I will be able to relax on occasions, and hopefully by this time next year I will be celebrating achieving a first class degree. I know that I have support from my tutor and lecturers and if you are looking for a law school that is very student-centric, Leeds University Law School should be very high on your list of choices.
Module
Global Professional Training with the International Bar Association and the College of Law – the practical route to enhance your career.
Our London campus
As a global commercial and fi nancial centre and home to many of the world’s leading international law fi rms, London is the ideal location to gain your LL.M in International Legal Practice.
Located in the heart of the City of London fi nancial district, close to leading global law fi rms, our Moorgate campus is the largest specialist corporate law school in the UK. It offers top-class facilities in a purpose-built, corporate-style building.
First available start date
Business, fi nance and the legal services market July 2013 International intellectual property practice International commercial legal practice International public companies practice
July 2013 July 2013 July 2013
International capital markets and loans practice July 2013 International mergers and acquisitions practice July 2013 International antitrust practice
International business organisations International arbitration practice International joint ventures
July 2013 July 2013 July 2013 July 2013
Further afi eld
The capital’s public transport network of buses and trains – overground and underground – give access to all parts of Greater London. Alternatively, you can use one of the regional transport hubs to go anywhere in the UK. The Eurostar train station at St Pancras provides a link with continental Europe and London is served by Heathrow and Gatwick international airports.
International student support
To make sure your move to and study in the UK goes as smoothly as possible, we provide a wide range of student support services. We can advise you on everything from opening a UK bank account to applying for a visa.
Accommodation
We can arrange accommodation options for our international students with some of the UK’s leading student accommodation providers, to ensure you have a safe, comfortable place to live while you’re studying at The College of Law. By staying in College-nominated accommodation, you’ll get to meet students studying at universities across London, as well as live with your fellow College students.
On successful completion, you’ll be awarded a fellowship to the International Bar Association, which provides two years
free membership and a free invitation to attend the IBA’s Annual Conference in Boston in 2013, after graduation in recognition of your achievement.
Studying international legal practice with us in the UK can open up new career opportunities, whether with law fi rms of for anyone aspiring to international legal practice around the globe.
Enrol now at
www.college-of-law.co.uk/llm/
‘It has exceeded my expectations…this course in its entirety is the best study experience that I have had.’
‘This is a unique Master degree in being, on the one hand, a genuinely practical professional training, and on the other of high academic merit and intellectual depth. The courses are truly international in outlook, especially as examples and exercises are drawn from various jurisdictions.’
STUDY IN WALES
According to the environmental campaign group the World Wildlife Fund, Newport in Wales is the UK’s greenest city, using fewer natural resources than any other urban centre. Newport University was the first in the UK to set up an on-site plant for converting waste cooking oil into eco-friendly biodiesel.
Adventure and Leisure in Wales
The spectacular land and seascapes ensure that there are plenty of things to see and do when you study in Wales. With three national parks and almost 1,200km of coastline, Wales offers some of the world’s most exciting adventure playgrounds in which you can really let yourself go.
Discover your full potential and energise your career by studying abroad in Wales. Choose Wales for your UK education and you will find a country rich in heritage, cultural diversity and innovation. Wales is full of natural resources and beauty, raw energy and pure creativity – it’s the perfect place for your international study destination.
Wales Culture and
Innovation Wales offers a unique and vibrant culture steeped in its 3,000-year- old history. It’s a land where old and new sits side by side, with the capital city, Cardiff a perfect example. Here you will find the innovative architecture of the Senedd, just around the corner from the historical site of a 2,000-year-old castle (one of 641 in Wales).
Wales is also a real source of creativity and culture. From children’s author Roald Dahl to the
internationally acclaimed fashion designer Julien Macdonald, Wales continues to produce fine talent and make an impact on the international arts world. The country is also renowned for musicians such as Tom Jones, Stereophonics and Duffy and actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins, Christian Bale and Catherine Zeta Jones.
Although English is spoken by everyone in Wales, around 20 per cent of the population also speak Welsh. The people of Wales are refreshingly open, warm-hearted and hospitable and are keen to
provide international students with a comfortable and friendly living and studying environment.
Find out more about life in Wales at the
Wales.com website
A Green Education
in Wales Wales is a country rich in resources and takes pride in its environment. Understanding that renewable energy, raw materials, conservation and aquaculture are crucial to its future, Wales is becoming one of the world leaders in sustainable technologies.
Activities you can get involved in as an international student in Wales include: • Kite surfing • Bog snorkelling • Wakeboarding • Abseiling • Caving • Sea kayaking • Rock climbing
• Dolphin watching • You can find further information on activities and exploring in Wales at the Visit Wales website.
Study Abroad in Wales Welsh education systems focus on you as an individual. Study abroad in Wales and you will have the flexibility to pursue your goals through a vast number of subjects, in some of the country’s most spectacular places. You can take advantage of exceptionally high-quality teaching methods, research facilities and pioneering specialists – three Nobel Prize winners currently teach at Welsh universities.
There is a close relationship between Wales higher and further education and local industry, business and commerce. There are also many collaborative links with other education providers and the local community. This has a positive impact on education innovation and explains why Wales attracts more inward investment from international companies than anywhere else in the UK.
Many campuses in Wales are based in or near areas noted for their outstanding beauty and within walking distance of the coast. As most facilities are centrally located in towns and cities, you get the best of everything when it comes to location. It also means you can save money on transport costs and live closer to your next class.
Support for International
Students in Wales Wales is the only country in the world in which all of the universities collaborate through a not-for-profit association for international students. The Wales International Consortium (WIC) provides information and support to international students seeking a place on a course in Wales. You can find out more at the WIC website.
Useful Links:
Wales.com -
www.wales.com Visit Wales -
www.visitwales.co.uk WIC - www.
walesinternationalconsortium.com
Copyrighted to: British Council | Education UK –
www.educationuk.org.
REASONS TO LOVE WALES By Lillie Almond
Culturally Diverse
Over 10% of the student population are from outside the EU- from 110 countries world-wide in fact.
Great location for sea-based water sports.
Vibrant, Modern Choice
Over 5,300 subjects on offer. Over 100 of these are new and introduced within the last year.
University of Wales Trinity St David
Aberystwyth University
Variety of towns and cities within Wales, along with many coastal areas regarded for their scenic beauty. Many are a short walking distance from the beach.
Bangor University Glyndwr University Safe environment.
Lower cost lifestyle than other UK University cities.
Academically
Renowned Universities with Good Reputations.
There are over 60 centres of excellence, “91 departments rated 4 star and above for research and 66 departments listed as excellent for teaching quality. Cardiff University is one of the Russell Group universities, which represents the 20 leading UK universities which are committed to maintaining the very best teaching and learning experiences as well as links with business and the public sector.”
Statistically better student quality of life than other UK University cities
3000 Years of History!
Swansea Metropolitan University
Pleasant and stimulating natural environment and popular for mountain sports such as hiking and biking.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Swansea University
University of Glamorgan
Cardiff University University of Wales Newport
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
Beautiful countryside
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