Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Laws (LLM) Program

The Master of Laws (LLM) program at UCL is a 10-month course designed to advance legal knowledge and skills while accelerating professional development on an international scale. Located in the heart of legal London, the program offers a range of specialized pathways and is taught by world-renowned academics whose research informs global practice and policy.

Entry Requirements

Entrants to the UCL LLM must have a good 2.1 with evidence of 1st class ability, and must provide evidence in their application of motivation, reasoning, and analytical ability, and communication skills. A good 2.1 shall normally mean an average of at least 65% across all years of study, and evidence of 1st class ability shall normally mean at least one 1st class mark over the entire degree.

Equivalent Qualifications

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from a list of countries. The equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page.

Course Overview

The LLM program combines lectures, seminars, and tutorials to develop critical legal knowledge and skills. Students engage in active class discussions and are encouraged to collaborate through group work and presentations. Each module includes online resources such as reading lists and academic articles.

Modules

• Research Essay
• Jeremy Bentham and the Utilitarian Tradition
• International Human Rights Law
• International Law of Foreign Investment
• Carriage of Goods by Sea
• Competition Law (EU and UK)
• International Commercial Litigation
• International Trade Law
• International Arbitration
• Corporate Finance
• Law of Patents
• International and Global Environmental Law
• Law and Policy of International Trade and the Environment
• Law of Treaties
• International and European Refugee Law
• Access to Justice: Theory and Practice
• Historical Development of the Common Law
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
• Law and Policy of International Courts and Tribunals
• Gender, Law and the State: Current Legal Issues
• Marine Insurance Law
• Legal Aspects of International Finance
• The Law and Regulation of Banks and Fintech Services
• Comparative Human Rights Law
• Aspects of National Security Law
• Law and Policy of Climate Change
• Competition Law, Regulation and the Intangible Economy
• Land Use, Sustainability and Environmental Justice
• Economics in Competition Law and Practice, The Role of
• Judges, Courts and Judicial Decision-Making
• Human Rights at Work
• International and Commercial Trusts Law
• Advanced Foundations of Environmental Law
• Privacy, Data and Surveillance Law
• Discretion and the Rule of Law
• Insurance Law and Risk
• Human Rights at Work
• Civil Dispute Resolution - Civil Courts, Procedure and Litigation
• Commercial Remedies
• Trade Marks and Unfair Competition in the UK, Europe and the United States
• Law of Copyright and Related Rights
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Comparative Corporate Governance
• Judges, Courts and Judicial Decision-Making
• Children and their Rights
• Use of Force in International Law
• Jeremy Bentham and the Utilitarian Tradition A
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory A
• Global Competition and Litigation
• Comparative Human Rights Law I
• International and Comparative Secured Transactions
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• Constitutional Theory
• Religion, State and Law
• Legal Needs and Legal Assistance
• Corporations, Finance and the Environment
• International Criminal Law
• Foreign Relations Law
• Law and Policy of International Courts and Tribunals
• Financial Crime and Process

Careers

Our LLM graduates are highly sought after and possess a distinct competitive advantage, well-equipped to pursue rewarding career opportunities. Many graduates pursue a career in law, academia, public policy, or industry, and some choose to pursue a professional qualification to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.

Employability

An LLM degree from UCL Laws provides a strong platform for a wide range of careers in legal practice, international business, government, and beyond. You will develop advanced legal knowledge alongside highly transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, and advocacy - valued by employers across sectors.

Teaching and Learning

The LLM program combines lectures, seminars, and tutorials to develop critical legal knowledge and skills. Students engage in active class discussions and are encouraged to collaborate through group work and presentations. Each module includes online resources such as reading lists and academic articles.

Assessment

Assessment in taught modules is usually by in-person examination, but may also include a coursework essay, or other methods of assessment, such as an oral presentation. Most assessments take place in term 3.

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: Ł24,100 (full-time), Ł12,050 (part-time)
• International students: Ł39,200 (full-time), Ł19,600 (part-time)

Funding Your Studies

We have established a variety of scholarships to increase access for UK-based students and those with outstanding academic achievements, in addition to Academic Excellence scholarships that are open to all applicants.

Scholarships

• Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship: Ł25,000 maintenance and full fees (1 year)
• UCL200 Laws Future Scholars' Award: Full fees and Ł15,000 living costs (1 year)
• UCL200 Laws LLM Academic Excellence Scholarship: Ł10,000 towards tuition fees (1 year)
• UCL200 Laws LLM Opportunity Scholarships: Full fees and Ł15,000 living costs (1 year)

Next Steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.