Master of Law in Law at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The Cambridge LLM (Master of Law) is a nine-month taught master's degree commencing at the beginning of October each year and finishing by the end of the following June. The LLM, as a master's degree, is intended for those who wish to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law, including those who are considering an academic career or intending to practise law. LLM students take four courses from the list of available LLM course offerings.

What you will study

The advanced nature of the LLM programme is reflected in the fact that it is organised and taught separately from the undergraduate law degree at Cambridge. In the academic year of study, a dissertation option may be offered on specific courses in lieu of the examination, in which case students can choose the dissertation option for one course (only), subject to prior formal approval of their dissertation topic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a First class Honours Degree. The minimum academic entry requirement is a First Class Bachelor's degree in Law from a UK university or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Successful applicants will typically be placed well within the top 10% of law students in their jurisdiction. Due to the large number of very strong applications received, holding a First Class degree in Law (or the overseas equivalent) is not a guarantee of admission. You may apply during the final year of your first degree in Law. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 27,666 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 48,252 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/lwlwllll/apply

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