LLM International and Comparative Law

The LLM International and Comparative Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of international and comparative law in practice. You will explore the main legal families worldwide and the roles of legal personnel and courts within each family type. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the issues of legal transplantation and convergence, and consider comparative legal principles in the context of case studies selected from different fields of private law

Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification.

A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either:

an LLB or equivalent; or

a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include;

English Legal System
Contract Law
Law of Tort

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English

An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.