Master of Laws [L.L.M] [Professional Legal Skills] From City, University of London

Who is it for?

This course is for students undertaking the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) who would like to convert their BPTC into an LLM.

Objectives

This LLM satisfies all the requirements of a traditional LLM but has a primary focus on practice. In addition to the taught classes on the BPTC the LLM gives you the chance to focus on an area of professional legal practice of your choice, while strengthening your knowledge and understanding of legal professional practice. This can be linked to pupillage to underline a commitment to a particular area, or can be used more generally to strengthen your CV.

Why City's LLM in Professional Legal Skills?

• Develop the knowledge and skills gained from your BPTC
• Benefit from ongoing one-to-one specialist support and expert supervision
• Explore a specialist area of law with practitioners in that field
• Enhance your long-term career prospects and attractiveness to employers
• Gain an instant competitive advantage in a crowded recruitment market