Law

Entry requirements

A second class bachelor’s degree in law or related discipline from an accredited college or university, or a degree from a recognised institution comparable and/or equivalent to a British honours degree

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

This general LLM from the University of Lincoln has been created for individuals with an undergraduate degree in law or a related field and are looking to further their legal skills and knowledge. Taught entirely online, when you study you’ll connect with fellow postgraduate students across the world, expanding your global network as you learn. As this Master’s degree is studied part-time, you’ll also be able to fit your learning around your life without taking a break from your career as you continue to earn and develop.

Our law academics are at the cutting-edge of legal research and are experts in the various topics covered in our LLM Master of Laws. Throughout your postgraduate legal studies, you can gain in-depth knowledge on a broad range of concepts, issues, theories and problems across various areas of law.

Your law degree will be taught through our interactive online learning environment where you’ll participate in discussion groups, forums and group-based tasks. The course material can be accessed on any device, allowing you to study wherever you are, at whatever time that suits you. On top of this, we have six start dates a year so you’re not restricted to the traditional academic year and can begin your studies within a matter of weeks.

This LLM postgraduate degree has been designed for working professionals, whether you’ve recently completed your undergraduate degree in law, or if you graduated a while ago and have been working in a legal field. During the LLM, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and enhance your future career prospects and employability. The legal job market is a competitive one, so by studying with the University of Lincoln we aim to prepare you to take the next step in your career by advancing your skills suitable for law firms, business, government, or academia.