Master of Law - International Law and Legal Practice (Placement Year)

A master's degree in law is a fantastic way for law graduates to develop a specialisation or for non-lawyers working in related fields to gain a deeper understanding of legal issues.

This LLM pathway combines specialist study of international law, with valuable practical training in advocacy, legal practice, and litigation skills. Students will be taught fundamental topics in international law at the cutting edge of current research, while simultaneously developing the necessary legal skills to apply knowledge in a clinical context. Students will also have the chance to diversify their training through extensive module options.

Alongside the optional modules, students may choose to either write a 15,000-word dissertation or conduct a work-based project that will give them valuable experience in dealing with a specific legal issue in detail.

The course is perfect for lawyers and law graduates looking for career development, although all of UEL's LLM courses can be studied by students without a background in law since they will be trained in the necessary analytical and legal skills.

Placements will be provided and supported either by UEL or a partner organisation where they will gain worthwhile and practical real-world experience in handling issues relating to aspects of social welfare law. This is a unique and exceptional opportunity for students to work in law. International students wanting to do the Placement year must indicate so upon application. 

As such, the programme will also provide ideal training for paralegals, journalists, NGO and charity workers, policy advisors, consultants, lawyers, those working in business and finance, or anyone who will benefit from a legal education in their career.