Program Overview

Introduction to the LLM Legal Practice Program

The LLM Legal Practice program at Manchester Metropolitan University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the legal profession. The program is tailored to meet the changing employment requirements of firms and aims to enhance students' employment prospects in a range of roles within legal and professional services.

Program Overview

The LLM Legal Practice program is a postgraduate degree that can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its application in practice. The program includes a range of core and optional modules, including:

• Professionals in Practice
• Project 1: Inside Professional Practice
• Project 2: Law and Practice
• Foundations and Applications of Legal Knowledge (SQE 1)
• Legal Skills and Legal Practice (SQE 2)
• Corporate Practice
• Digital Lawyering
• Employment Law and Practice
• Family Law and Practice

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its application in practice. The program includes a range of core and optional modules, as well as two research projects. The program is designed to be flexible, with students able to choose from a range of optional modules to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the LLM Legal Practice program, students must have an LLB (Hons) degree from the UK or ROI, or the international equivalent. Students must also meet the English language requirements, which include an IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 5.5 in any category.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the LLM Legal Practice program are as follows:

• UK and Channel Island students: £13,000 per year (full-time), £2,167 per 30 credits (part-time)
• EU and non-EU international students: £18,000 per year (full-time), £3,000 per 30 credits (part-time)

Career Prospects

The LLM Legal Practice program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the legal profession. The program is tailored to meet the changing employment requirements of firms and aims to enhance students' employment prospects in a range of roles within legal and professional services. Graduates of the program may pursue careers as solicitors, barristers, or in other related fields.

Research Areas

The LLM Legal Practice program includes a range of research areas, including:

• Corporate Practice
• Digital Lawyering
• Employment Law and Practice
• Family Law and Practice

Additional Information

The LLM Legal Practice program is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the legal profession. The program is tailored to meet the changing employment requirements of firms and aims to enhance students' employment prospects in a range of roles within legal and professional services.