Program Overview

Introduction to the LLM, Master of Laws Programme

The LLM, Master of Laws programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of arbitration, human rights, and international law. The programme is taught by leading international and UK academics, combining views and experiences from different disciplinary traditions and jurisdictions.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time (12 months) or part-time (24 or 48 months)
• Programme availability: Open to home and overseas students
• Academic year: 2026/27
• Start date: September 2026
• Location: Houghton Street, London
• Application deadline: None – rolling admissions

Overview of the Programme

The LLM programme provides the highest quality of teaching, with courses offered across a broad range of fields, including arbitration, human rights, international law, corporate, commercial, and financial law. Students can choose to pursue their LLM with a general focus or pursue a subject specialism. The programme includes a compulsory course, Legal Research and Writing Skills, which is assessed by a 10,000-word dissertation.

Entry Requirements

• A very good undergraduate degree in law, LLB or equivalent
• Applicants with a very good degree in another discipline may also qualify, provided they have very good grades in an appropriate graduate diploma in law
• Applicants without an educational background in law may apply, but must demonstrate a high level of professional or academic experience in areas closely related to the subjects they wish to study

English Language Requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Law. Further information on English language requirements can be found on the LSE website.

Programme Content

The programme is available full-time or part-time. Part-time LLM students take four half-unit courses each year, attending the same sessions as full-time students. Students may also register on an extended part-time basis, taking two half-unit courses each year, and bringing the total duration of the programme to 48 months.

Why Study with Us

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Your Application

• Overview: We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students
• When to apply: Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis

Fees and Funding

• Home student fee: £24,500 (2026/27)
• Overseas student fee: £39,900 (2026/27)
• Fee status: Your tuition fees and eligibility for financial support will depend on whether you are classified as a home or overseas student
• Scholarships, bursaries, and loans: We offer a range of scholarships and other funding opportunities to help with fees and living costs

Learning and Assessment

• How you learn: Teaching methods include seminars, lectures, and independent study
• How you're assessed: Courses are assessed by written examinations, summative essays, and a 10,000-word dissertation

Graduate Destinations

• Overview: The LLM programme provides excellent prospects for graduates seeking to start their career in major commercial centres around the world
• Career support: We offer a range of career support services, including CV workshops, careers fairs, and one-to-one advice

Related Programmes

• MSc Law and Finance
• MSc Human Rights
• MSc International Relations
• MSc Regulation
• MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy
• MSc Sociology
• MSc Public Policy and Administration
• Executive Master of Laws (ELLM)
• MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies

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