LLM Graduate Legal Studies

Manchester Metropolitan University

 

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Course information

MMU's LLM Graduate Legal Studies, which is equivalent to the GDL, will help you to develop an understanding of the profession in the context of the evolving role and professional identity of those who work in it. We will help you start to plan your career and to identify professional behaviours and soft skills, such as creativity and adaptability, that are increasingly required in practice. You’ll learn about the role of digital and business skills in professional practice and will start to develop a professional mindset from the very beginning of the course, enhancing your employability and capacity to be a successful legal professional. 

Find out more about this course on the MMU website

Apply for full-time course through LawCAB using the either the GDL or SQE application form.

Course length

One year, full-time

Eligibility requirements

You will need a UK/ROI honours degree – minimum 2:2 – or the international equivalent.

MMU can also accept Certificates of Academic Standing granted by the Bar Standards Board to students with honours degrees from recognised overseas universities, or mature students who do not have a degree but can show sufficient work experience. 

Overseas applicants will need IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification

Graduate Visa eligibility

(check with MMU)

Read about the graduate visa

Qualification Level

Masters - 180 credits

Find out here what the different qualification levels mean

How to apply

Log in to LawCAB

Create a GDL or SQE application form from your dashboard.

You will be able to select the LLM Graduate Legal Studies at MMU when you reach the course choice section of your form.

Full details of the application process are available here.

Course fees

UK AND CHANNEL ISLAND STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £13,000 per year. 

EU AND NON-EU INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Full-time fee: £17,000 per year.

Please refer to the MMU website for information about course fees

Course Outcome
Location
Manchester
Institution
Manchester Metropolitan University
Qualification Route
Solicitor
Barrister
CILEX Lawyer
Course category
SQE course (Master's) for non-law graduates
Law conversion - Masters
Student loans
Yes
Study mode
Full-Time
Course start month
September
Course start year
2024