LLM Advanced Legal Practice at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

This top-up master's course is for qualified solicitors and barristers. You’ll build on your professional qualifications to achieve a specialist academic award. This master’s course involves researching and writing a 15,000-word dissertation.

Faculty: Leeds Law School | Duration: 6 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Dissertation.

Career pathways

This course will enable you to deeply explore an area of practice and/or interest, possibly while you continue your career in the legal sector. You’ll enhance your professional and academic knowledge and gain recognition via a respected academic qualification, which will be of interest to potential future employers and may increase your credibility with clients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are three routes for entry to this course, applicants are required to meet one of the following entry criteria: A postgraduate diploma in a legal subject (GDL, LPC, PG Dip SQE, BVC or BPTC) Have achieved a qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales (either through the LPC and Training Contract or the SQE witHave achieved a qualification as a qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction recognised by the Solicitor Regulation Authority All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,330 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £4330. Source

International applicants: GBP 4,460 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £4460. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 6 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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