LLM Bar Course

The Bar Course Master of Law (LLM) at Northumbria University is a programme designed to provide barrister training with the added advantage of an internationally recognised Masters qualification. This course equips students with the key practical skills needed to become proficient barristers, alongside developing academic ability through masters-level review and reflection. Course Content: The programme is structured with a 'thinking and doing' approach, emphasising on the practical and academic applications of law. It covers key aspects like advocacy, conference skills, opinion writing, drafting, legal research, negotiation, and mediation, with an option to choose LLM modules from the extensive range offered by the Law School.Key Modules: Crucial modules include Criminal Litigation; Civil Litigation; Property and Chancery; and Professional Ethics. There are also skills-based modules like Advocacy, Conference and Negotiation, Interviewing, and Advice skills.Accreditations: The Masters of Law Bar Course at Northumbria University is approved by the Bar Standards Board.Future Careers: Graduates of this course go on to succeed at the Bar, as well as in further postgraduate study. The knowledge and skills gained during the study make students appealing to other employers, with opportunities in the legal profession and beyond - in business, academia, and the public sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.