LLM Law Conversion at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our LLM Law Conversion course is designed for students who hold a non‑law undergraduate degree. It provides the essential legal foundations required to transition into the profession and equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue positions such as solicitor or barrister. The course enables you to develop a core understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge.

Faculty: School of Business and Law | Department: Law | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is taught full-time (two days a week) or part-time (one day a week). Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and workshops, and you will be assessed through coursework and exams. You will start your studies with the Legal Systems Method and Skills module which will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on the remainder of your legal studies. Modules include Legal Systems Methods and Skills, Contract Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, EU Law, Law of Torts, Equity and Trusts, Dissertation, Street Law – Public Legal Education Programme.

Career pathways

You will be in a good position to embark on a legal career upon graduating, plus the range of communication, problem-solving, analytical and research skills developed during your law degree are relevant to many other careers, including journalism, research, banking, insurance and the Civil Service and justice sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Students applying for this course must fall into one of the following two categories. You must have obtained a good honours degree awarded by a recognised UK or Republic of Ireland institution (at least 2:2 standard if you want to qualify as a barrister). Applicants with non-standard UK degrees or qualifications obtained overseas may need to obtain a Certificate of Academic Standing. Prospective barristers should obtain the certificate from the Bar Standards Board. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,508 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,795 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lawcabs.ac.uk/courses/llm-law-conversion-0

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