LLM in Legal Practice

The LLM in Legal Practice at Northumbria University is a Master's degree course designed for both qualified lawyers looking for advanced legal practice studies and undergraduate students seeking a secure pathway into the legal profession. The course focuses on delivering the essential legal knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in various areas of law, whilst also offering a Master's level qualification.Course Content: The course involves in-depth studies of diverse areas of legal practice including advocacy, conferencing, litigation and negotiation, intertwined with business law modules. It also delves into the research methodologies required for a dissertation project. Key Modules: The course consists of five key modules, which include Law and Legal Skills, Law and Legal Practice, Legal Practice and Ethics, Legal Practice and Evidence, and Legal Practice and Client Care. Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, ensuring that the curriculum fully meets with the professional body requirements. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can pursue a variety of professional careers in legal practice. The course provides a direct route into the legal profession, enabling graduates to apply for the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) upon course completion.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.