MLaw Masters in Law

The Masters in Law (MLaw) is a postgraduate program offered by the Queen's University Belfast. The course, designed to be highly flexible, enables students to construct a program of study that caters their specific academic or professional interests, whilst gaining an advanced knowledge of the legal discipline.Course Content: The Masters in Law program at Queen's offers a wide range of specialist subjects. The course is divided into two parts - the taught component (First Year) and the research component (Second Year). The taught component can consist of weekly three-hour lectures for each subject consisting of a two-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial. The research component includes a 15,000-word dissertation which allows you to develop and investigate a specific legal topic in depth, under the guidance of academic staff members.Key Modules: Modules available for this course include International Business Law, Human Rights Law, Legal Theory, Intellectual Property Law, Medical Law, Family Law, and European Law. Each fit within four categories: Commercial Law; Human Rights Law; Governance, Public Law and Legal Theory; or Private Law.Accreditations: The program is fully accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board of England and Wales as a Qualifying Law Degree, enabling students to pursue further professional qualifications in law.Future Careers: Graduates of the program often advance to successful careers in law and related disciplines. The course is tailored for those who wish to practise law professionally, but it also equips students with essential skills for careers in policy, business and academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.