Law (General) LLM

Program Overview

The University of Liverpool's Law (General) LLM offers a tailored program of advanced legal study. Students select modules from a wide range, developing advanced research, critical thinking, and practical application skills. The program prepares graduates for careers in law, policy, business, and other fields, fostering a supportive student community with strong employer connections.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Law (General) LLM is a bespoke program of advanced legal study offered by the University of Liverpool. It allows students to select from a wide range of modules across the Liverpool Law School's master's offerings, tailoring the program to their specific interests. The program aims to provide students with advanced legal research skills, critical thinking, analytical and research abilities, and the ability to apply legal knowledge to practical situations. It is designed for graduates of Law or relevant degree subjects such as Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, International Relations, Banking, Management Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Economics.

Outline:

The program is structured as follows:

• Full-time: 12 months
• Part-time: 24 months

Course Content:

• Semester One:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Dissertation (LAW540): 60 credits, covering the preparation of a dissertation on an approved topic in the field of the relevant specialism.
• Optional Modules:
• DARK WEB CRIME (LAW516): 20 credits, exploring the characteristics of the Dark Web, its challenges to law enforcement, and legal interventions.
• DIGITAL JUSTICE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (LAW518): 20 credits, examining the implementation of digital technologies in legal systems and their consequences.
• MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LITIGATION (LAW515): 20 credits, examining the legal aspects of medical malpractice litigation.
• LAW OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (LAW526): 20 credits, exploring the institutional aspects of the WTO, its dispute settlement mechanism, and trade rules.
• ETHICS IN HEALTH CARE DECISION-MAKING (LAW536): 20 credits, analyzing the ethical, legal, and socio-legal aspects of healthcare decision-making.
• MEDICO-LEGAL PROBLEMS (LAW541): 20 credits, offering an introduction to healthcare law.
• Semester Two:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Dissertation (LAW540): 60 credits, covering the preparation of a dissertation on an approved topic in the field of the relevant specialism.
• Optional Modules:
• HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION PLANNING (LAW506): 20 credits, examining human rights action planning from theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, and practical perspectives.
• REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE (LAW507): 20 credits, exploring technological developments in bioscience and reproduction and their ethical and regulatory challenges.
• LAW AND REGULATION OF BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCIES (LAW517): 20 credits, exploring the fundamental characteristics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies and their legal implications.
• Competition Law (LAW519): 20 credits, focusing on the main rules of competition in the UK and EU legal systems.
• Law and Global Health (LAW522): 20 credits, introducing students to the field of global health law.
• International Arbitration (LAW525): 20 credits, focusing on the most important stages of investor-state arbitration proceedings.
• CHILDREN, MEDICINE AND THE LAW (LAW543): 20 credits, examining the legal responses to ethical and practical questions about the treatment of children.
• SOCIO-LEGAL METHODS (LAW549): 20 credits, exploring research methods in socio-legal studies.
• Socio-Legal Theory (LAW550): 20 credits, considering the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of socio-legal research.
• Children’s Rights and the Law: Theory and Practice (LAW562): 20 credits, engaging with children’s rights norms, research, theories, and practices.
• THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN EUROPE (LAW573): 20 credits, examining the developments and operation of human rights protection in Europe.
• THE REGULATIONS OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LAW597): 20 credits, offering a detailed insight into the study of medicine, health, and social care regulation.
• Climate Justice (LAW558): 20 credits, exploring climate change as a problem of social, political, economic, and environmental injustice.
• Final Project:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Dissertation (LAW540): 60 credits, covering the preparation of a dissertation on an approved topic in the field of the relevant specialism.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods:
• Semesters One and Two:
• A combination of coursework, such as case commentaries, plans, and essays.
• Semester Three:
• A 12,000-word dissertation.
• Assessment Criteria:
• The assessment criteria vary according to the learning objectives of each module.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Seminars:
Most modules are taught through in-person seminars on campus, typically two hours per week for a small group of students.
• Independent Study: Independent study is an important part of the learning process.
• Online Resources and Exercises: Online resources and exercises are used to enhance learning.
• Group Work and Presentations: Group work and presentations are incorporated to develop transferable skills.
• Faculty:
• The program is taught by leading legal experts and researchers in the field.
• Unique Approaches:
• The program emphasizes research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• The LLM program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the legal profession, both in the UK and overseas, including:
• Judges of the Court of Appeal, the High Court, and the County Courts
• Members of the legal profession
• The program also provides students with the skills and knowledge for careers outside the law, such as:
• Politics
• Policy work
• Banking
• Charities and international non-governmental organizations
• Business management
• Accounting and finance
• NHS, police, and emergency services
• Opportunities:
• The program offers regular career events, including an annual law fair, where students can meet potential employers.
• The Law School and Careers and Employability services provide career advice and support.
• Outcomes:
• LLM graduates have secured scholarships for vocational training, vacation placements, training contracts, and mini-pupillage opportunities.
• Many graduates have successful careers in the legal profession and other fields.

Other:

• Extracurricular Activities:
• The program offers a vibrant program of extracurricular activities, including a visiting lecture program.
• Student Community:
• The program fosters a friendly and fun student community with supportive staff.
• Employer Links:
• The program has excellent links with employers and offers employability opportunities, including the possibility of participation in the Law Clinic.
• Support Services:
• The University provides a range of support services for students, including:
• Careers and employability support
• Student services team
• Confidential counselling and support

Tuition Fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) Full-time place, per year £10,800 Part-time place, per year £5,400 International fees Full-time place, per year £22,400 Part-time place, per year £11,200 Fees stated are for the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. You can pay your tuition fees in instalments. All or part of your tuition fees can be funded by external sponsorship. International applicants who accept an offer of a place will need to pay a tuition fee deposit.