Criminal Litigation LLM

UK

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What will I learn?

Key information

Build your knowledge of vital principles at the heart of the criminal justice system and learn why they need to be positioned in a comparative and critical framework. Our ground-breaking Criminal Litigation LLM is devoted exclusively to the field, enabling you to advance your career in a focused manner.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will learn about fundamental principles upon which the criminal justice system is based by positioning them in a comparative context.

We have designed the degree to allow you to examine crucial areas of criminal litigation in far greater depth than usually possible, either at undergraduate level or during a professional training course.

Our specialist programme is the first postgraduate degree in the UK to be dedicated exclusively to the critical study of criminal litigation. You will benefit from a unique qualification.

Who is this course for?

Our programme may appeal if you are a current practitioner in criminal justice such as a solicitor, a barrister or a police officer.

It is also suitable if you are a lawyer at the beginning of your career and want to build expertise in a specialist area.

Teaching and assessment

You will learn from leading academics and visiting practitioners including barristers and solicitors from major companies.

Career

This specialist Criminal Litigation LLM can significantly advance your career in a related field.

With new knowledge and skills you may progress towards your target area of practice, return to your initial practice or seek a new direction.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers. You could work:

  • in private practice
  • in-house at a law firm
  • in policy and government
  • in non-governmental organisations.

You may also want to continue your academic studies at The City Law School by enrolling in a PhD.

Which department am I in?

Politics and Law

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£19,990.00 (21,04,654) per year
Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase limited by the All Items Retail Prices Index. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected January 2025

Venue

Northampton Square

Finsbury,

Islington,

London,

EC1V 0HB, England

Entry requirements

For international students

We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with at least an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in law (roughly equivalent to a B or B+) from a recognised international institution. Applicants with a good undergraduate degree in another subject will also be considered. If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required: IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area; For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • INTO City University of London
  • Kaplan International College (KIC) London
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About City

City, University of London is located in the heart of the UK’s capital and has a 126-year history of quality education.

  • 20,000 students from over 160 countries
  • Ranked 3rd in London for student satisfaction
  • Range of study options and degrees
  • Excellent student support services