Program Overview
The Professional Legal Skills at City University of London is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Professional Legal Skills programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Legal Skills programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- A topic studied on the BPTC that you would be interested in covering in greater depth and/or from a particular angle.
- A current issue in legal professional practice raised, or issues in an area you would like to practice in
- Applying scholarship and concepts from another discipline, such as psychology to legal professional knowledge and/or skills
- A topic that arises in a mini pupillage or pro bono work
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements:
You can only apply for the LLM in Professional Legal Skills if you are enrolled to undertake the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at The City Law School or if you registered to take the BPTC with us in the last five years. All students accepted will be expected to attend an Induction Day. Students will not be permitted to register on the LLM if they have 4 or more required BPTC resits at the time of registration.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University of London
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Jun, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
