COURSE INFORMATION

The LLM in advanced Legal Practice is designed to promote the acquisition of legel knowledge in a practical context and will be of interest to both solicitors and barristers The programme will also interest students who are enrolling on the BVC  OR lpc PROGRAMMES AT Northumbria and postgraduate students who have completed the Law Society or Bar Council postgraduate vocational training programmes but have not as yet entered practice and wish to improve their employment prospects.

The programme is designed to build on the postgraduate study, which will have already been undertaken by participants for the Law Society final exam, Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course.

In fact , successful completion of any of these programmes is recognised as partial completion of the requirements for this programme. The programme also counts towards continuing professional development requirements for the relevant period and provides an alternative to attendance at short programmes. The programme has a flexible structure it is designed specifically for students who do not wish to attend classes or who are unable to attend due to geographical location.

What you will study

The Legal Research module provides students with the opportunity to update their writing and research skills and gain experience of working at LLM level

The research module is made up to three parts:

1. An initial legal research exercise . This is to familiarise students with the increasing range of research tools available and improve their academic citation skills.

2. Preparation pf a short academic article of no more than 1,500 words to improve legal writing, referencing , presentation and develop key skills such as critical analysis.

3. Submission of a detailed project proposal.

Project

In the second and third semesters, you complete a project. You can choose your own project title and form of presentation (subject to availability of a subject tutor). The project should be between 20,000-25,000 words. Since the project requires in-depth research, it may be closely related to your area of practice and be based on practical scenarios.

COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

Assessment  is by way of written submissions. There are no examinations. The assessments have been designed to enhance participants knowledge and skills

FUNDING

Most students are self-funding

Course Length: 18 months by distance learning

Location: Sutherland Building

Enquiries: School of Law

Contact Details
TEL (+356) 21221371
FAX: 2123 5883
E-MAIL: info@futurefocus.com

Standard Entry:
Applicants must have either

a) Successfully completed the Solicitor’s Finals Programme, Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course.

b) Be enrolled upon the Bar Vocational Course or the Legal Practice Course programmes offered at Northumbria University and be expected to complete the BVC or LPC that academic year.. No award of an LLM in Advanced Legal Practice can be made unless the student successfully completes their BVC/LPC.

Additional Notes: Prospective students should complete a standard University application form, available from the School of Law.