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WaterfrontResurgent after too many years in the doldrums, Liverpool’s Waterfront really is world-class. With the new extension to the Leeds/Liverpool canal scything through the Pier Head, the jaunty new Museum of Liverpool, the scrubbed up Three Graces (the triptych of grand buildings of which the Liver Building is best known) and the handsome huddle of warehouses making up the Albert Dock, the city has returned to the river in style. The Dock’s museums and galleries, bars and restaurants can easily fill a half day’s exploration and, should you itch to get closer to the water you’ve a few options: you can take a ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ or try your hand at canoeing (or a range of other watersports) at the Watersports Centre. Further south, the promenade walk of Riverside Drive offers great river views all the way to the pretty Festival Gardens.

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Liverpool LifeOne of the most affordable and safest student cities in the UK, Liverpool is packed with attractions. There’s a legendary music scene that’s bigger than the Beatles; a city centre brimming with clubs, pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes; award-winning shopping facilities, museums, galleries and theatres, not to mention two Premier League football clubs, golf courses, beautiful parks and outstanding countryside just a short drive away.

Come to study in this magnificent city and you are guaranteed a second home for life.

And when it comes to exploring Liverpool, thanks to our numerous cultural partnerships, you’ll have a host of opportunities to get involved with the city’s arts scene during your studies. Whether it’s listening to a classical concert in the newly refurbished Philharmonic Hall, watching a performance in the award-winning Everyman, or visiting Tate Liverpool in the Albert Dock, as an LJMU student you will have unprecedented access to world-class attractions.

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1 8 A R E A BY A R E A

WaterfrontResurgent after too many years in the doldrums, Liverpool’s Waterfront really is world-class. With the new extension to the Leeds/Liverpool canal scything through the Pier Head, the jaunty new Museum of Liverpool, the scrubbed up Three Graces (the triptych of grand buildings of which the Liver Building is best known) and the handsome huddle of warehouses making up the Albert Dock, the city has returned to the river in style. The Dock’s museums and galleries, bars and restaurants can easily fill a half day’s exploration and, should you itch to get closer to the water you’ve a few options: you can take a ‘ferry ‘cross the Mersey’ or try your hand at canoeing (or a range of other watersports) at the Watersports Centre. Further south, the promenade walk of Riverside Drive offers great river views all the way to the pretty Festival Gardens.

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Welcome to LJMU’s School of LawStudying at LJMU’s School of Law will challenge your intellect, advance your legal skills and boost your professional contacts. Our range of postgraduate law courses prepare you for a number of roles in legal and related professions as well as for a career in academia. Many courses offer graduates from other disciplines the chance to convert to Law.

Founded almost 50 years ago, LJMU’s School of Law has a team of dedicated academics and practising legal professionals. The majority are published researchers who bring their research into the classroom, ensuring you receive up-to-date professional training and key insights into the latest thinking and developments in the field.

Our courses are flexible, so that those with work or family commitments can study when it suits them, and teaching is via classroom-based and innovative e-learning techniques. We offer students opportunities to work on live client briefs through the Legal Advice Centre, a pro bono service offered to the local community. We also provide an unrivalled student mentor scheme and a student law society, which organises events and connects students to local employers and members of the legal profession.

All of our law programmes are recognised/accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Many are also accredited by the Bar Standards Board.

We have excellent links with the Liverpool Civil and Family Courts, and Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts as well as other local and national legal and criminal justice agencies. Such links enable you to form useful contacts and ensure our courses remain professionally-relevant.

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In 2016, LJMU became the first university to receive two commended judgements in the Higher Education Review by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

All UK universities undergo a rigorous independent review by the QAA to check that they meet set standards. Our review saw us far exceeding the criteria, being commended for the quality and enhancement of our student learning opportunities and being praised for nine other areas of good practice.

The benefits of studying at LJMU were clearly outlined by the QAA. The report commented on our:

n provision of clear expectations for students

n curriculum enhancing placements

n continual development of teaching staff

n work enabling students to reach their graduate potential

n programme monitoring and improvement processes

n ability to collect and act on student feedback

n identification of enhancement opportunities for students

n strengthening collaborative partnerships

n partnerships with postgraduate research students

This ground-breaking result means that, as a future student, you can have total confidence that LJMU delivers an exceptional learning experience and ranks amongst the very best in the UK.

Leading the way in education

Postgraduate study options

LJMU offers a wide range of taught and research programmes delivered by academics actively involved in innovative research and ground-breaking consultancy projects. Indeed, it is this combination of academic expertise and ‘real world’ experience that helps ensure our programmes: are up-to-date, accredited by key professional bodies and deliver the knowledge, skills and experience required to achieve your professional ambitions.

QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE

Postgraduate Certificates (PgCert) and Diplomas (PgDip)

n can act as stand-alone professional qualificationsn can mark interim achievements en route to a full (taught) masters qualification

MPhil

n focuses on using appropriate research methods and techniques to conduct an independent inquiry n can be completed in one to four years, depending if you are a full or part-time student

Doctorate or PhD

n focuses on making an original, personal contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge or the generation of new ideasn takes between three and six years to complete, depending on your mode of study

Taught Masters (LLM, MA, MSc)

n builds on undergraduate knowledge and skillsn can be studied 12 months full-time, with a two year part-time option often available n often enables you to select specialist optional modules based on your own interestsn involves a dissertation n sometimes available for those with little/no academic experience in the subject area

Master of Research (MRes)

n focuses on individual research project workn ideal if you want to pursue a research careern provides you with an academic mentor who will become your Director of Studies should you progress to a PhD programme

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Why study at LJMU?

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A global universityLJMU is a global university, welcoming students and staff from over 100 different countries and working in collaboration with businesses, professional bodies and educational institutions from all over the world.

We offer students and staff exciting opportunities to work, train or study overseas, encouraging them to embrace international employment opportunities. Our appetite for collaboration has created huge success and inspired our graduates to see beyond national boundaries and cultural traditions.

Excellent facilitiesThe School of Law is based in the £38 million Redmonds Building in Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter. Home to the Faculty of Arts, Professional and Social Studies, the Redmonds Building provides state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, a dedicated postgraduate area, social spaces, a café and panoramic views of Liverpool’s stunning skyline.

The School’s Moot Room enables students to present legal arguments and gain experience in the art of persuasion. It also helps the School build on its impressive record in prestigious legal competitions, where teams of students have regularly won titles in mooting, negotiation and mediation.

Practical experienceIn line with our focus on skills development and employability, students on the Legal Practice Course and the LLM Qualifying Law are encouraged to volunteer for the School’s Legal Advice Centre.

The Centre offers free legal advice to the local community on a range of issues, including family, employment and wills and administration. Students are split into firms, who take turns managing family and employment law client casework. They are supported by local solicitors from some of Liverpool’s largest practices.

The service has received significant acknowledgement and was shortlisted for the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Awards 2015 in the Best Contribution by a Law School and Best New Student Pro Bono Activity categories.

First class learning resourcesLJMU has three libraries: the Aldham Robarts library at the Mount Pleasant Campus, the Avril Robarts library in the City Centre and the IM Marsh library.

A hub for all front-line student services, our libraries are the place to: register and enrol, hand in your coursework, pay fees and get guidance on anything related to the student experience. All libraries have WiFi so you can work on your own device, borrow a laptop or book a PC.

You can also book a space to work quietly with friends and can print, copy and scan items here too.

In essence, our libraries offer:

n 2000 study spaces - including designated postgraduate areas for when you need some quiet time to focus and meeting areas so you can collaborate in groups

n helpful and friendly academic liaison librarians for each Department/Faculty

n Wi-Fi access

n networked PCs and access to 2000+ applications

n laptops you can borrow when you need to be out and about

n helpdesk and induction sessions to familiarise yourself with the resources and facilities available

n a user-friendly search engine to search more than 820,000 items including 650,000 printed resources, 129,000 e-Books, 45,000 electronic journal titles, online newspapers, legal databases, company journals and special collections

World-leading researchThe School of Law has a thriving research community and its academics are well published in peer reviewed journals and edited collections. Our staff also publish in text books and contribute their expert knowledge to the wider public through the media.

The majority of our academics are research active and this work directly informs what you will study on your course. Our research offers excellent opportunities for doctoral students to further advance understanding of law and criminal justice.

In the REF 2014, 97% of research submitted by LJMU’s School of Law was either recognised internationally, or considered internationally excellent. This research helps ensure that our postgraduate courses are positioned at the forefront of developments in the field and that you have an opportunity to study alongside leading experts.

Employment opportunitiesThe School of Law has an excellent employability record.

Postgraduates in Law follow a variety of career paths. Recent alumni are now working in roles including: Trainee Solicitor, Law Costs Draftsman, Drug Misuse Support Worker, Deputy Head Clerk, Business Owner, Paralegal Case Worker, Trainee Litigation Fee Earner, Legal Executive, Probation Service Officer, Local Education Officer, Prison Officer, Claims Handler, Legal Associate, Legal Aid Caseworker, Policy and Research Assistant and Education Youth Support Worker.

“I would encourage anyone to come to LJMU to study at postgraduate level.” Mature student, Catherine Gadd

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DR NOEL CROSS Criminal Justice

“I love working with students and helping them to develop as people as well as academic learners. I enjoy promoting and sustaining excellence in teaching and getting involved in the research and scholarly activity that recognises and reflects the constantly changing nature of criminal justice.”

Joining LJMU in 2002, Noel has a BA in jurisprudence from Merton College Oxford, an MA in applied criminal justice and criminology from Swansea University and a PhD in applied social studies from Swansea University.

Noel’s research interests focus on: criminal law and its links to criminal justice; youth justice and crimes of the powerful. He has published a number of volumes in these areas including: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice and Law Express: Criminology.

Outside of academia, Noel is passionate about music and owns around 3000 CDs.

DR GARY WILSON Global Crime, Justice and Security

“I really enjoy sharing my expertise, as developed through my research activity, with students and working with them on the development of their ideas. I also enjoy engaging in contemporary debates and discussions within my areas of expertise.”

Lecturing at LJMU since 2004, Gary specialises in international law and constitutional reform. He is co-editor-in-chief of the peer reviewed journal, the Liverpool Law Review.

Gary’s research interests include: collective security within the United Nations system; the use of force in international law; statehood and secession and constitutional reform.

His publications include: The United Nations and Collective Security; The ‘Arab Spring’: New Patterns for Democracy and International Law and The United Nations Security Council and Refugee Flows as Threats to the Peace.

Our peopleOur academics have the specialist knowledge and industry insight to make a real difference to your future. Here are just some of the tutors based in the School of Law.

DR TONY HARVEY Law Masters’ programmes and LLM International Business, Corporate and Finance Law

“The most interesting aspects of my role relate to teaching. I am passionate about education and have held a senior university post for over 20 years. It is essential that students are challenged in higher education but equally essential that they enjoy appropriate support and encouragement in their studies - which I always seek to provide.”

A solicitor and legal academic, Tony is also a member of the School’s management team. He holds an LLB (Hons) degree, a masters degree and a doctorate. Tony is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a council member of the Society of Legal Scholars. He has been a visiting lecturer at the Universities of Shanghai and Tianjin in China and Malaga in Spain.

Tony is a former partner in a Top 100 UK Law Firm specialising in contract law, company law, corporate governance and professional responsibility, ethics and compliance. He is a member of the International Forum for Teaching Legal Ethics and Professionalism.

Outside university, Tony is a director of a number of charitable, not for profit and private organisations, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the Eldonian Community Housing Association. He is also a part-owner and director of the Hope Street Hotel. This multi-award winning boutique hotel in one of the UK’s most highly rated and employs over 100 staff.

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LAURA SAMAROO Legal Practice

“I love teaching. The main reason I left practice was because I wanted to teach. To me, students are the most important aspect of the work I do. In line with this, I am heavily involved in recruitment and admissions for the LLB and LLM programmes.”

On completion of Laura’s law degree she admits to being “fairly certain” that she was never having anything to do with law again. Following a good number of gap years spent surfing, coaching tennis and working in gang-rehabilitation on Chicago’s notorious South Side, however, Laura decided that law wasn’t so bad and embarked on some postgraduate study. She then spent eight years working as a lawyer in a large UK commercial law firm, specialising in corporate law.

Laura moved into academia five years ago, teaching international trade and finance law, intellectual property law and obligations. Her research focuses on sports law, particularly gender equality and the corporatisation of sport.

When she is not in the classroom, Laura spends most of her time on the tennis court (as both a coach and a player) or surfing. Her favourite surfing location is North Shore, Hawaii.

DR CARLO PANARA Research/REF Coordinator Law

“I am committed to promoting the highest achievements in terms of research and scholarly activity in Law and Criminal Justice at LJMU. I really enjoy researching and teaching and I love to share my research interests in the field of European and Comparative Public Law with my students.”

Joining LJMU as a Senior Lecturer in 2010, Carlo previously taught at the University of Perugia and the University of Hull. In 2013 he became a Reader in EU Law and Comparative Public Law. He has worked as a Research Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation at the University of Tubingen and has recently obtained funding for a study of the European offices of the English local authorities.

Carlo’s other research interests include: multi-level governance in the EU and geopolitical and security issues in the EU and neighbouring countries. His publications include: The Sub-national dimension of the EU, Local Government in Europe and The Role of Regions in EU Governance.

“The School of Law is known for its pro bono activities, innovative research and excellent links with the legal community.”

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Having graduated in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice, scholarship student Phoebe decided to take the next step and study for a masters in Criminal Justice at LJMU.

“I love living in Liverpool so staying at LJMU was an easy decision. Although I probably underestimated the requirements of postgraduate study, once I got my head around the independent study and increased amount of reading, everything was fine.

The lecturers themselves have been the highlight of my studies here. They have taught me an endless amount. They help you to settle into your studies, build good relationships with you and really develop your skills. They are just brilliant people.

I am dyslexic and I have had help right from the start. I have been given support with proof reading and note taking and I have even been offered deadline extensions although I have tried to be good and not take these.

For anyone considering coming to LJMU to study at postgraduate level I would definitely say do it. I can’t recommend it enough. The support on offer is brilliant, there are so many opportunities and so many things you can do to prepare you for a variety of roles in later life. It is a very rounded experience and, if you are worried about the cost, take a look at scholarships and other funding options.”

WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK…

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“The MA has given me the chance to build on

my degree study, in both academic knowledge and

the confidence to apply that knowledge in a variety

of situations. Ideas are encouraged and supervised

in an environment that readily informs, supports

and inspires an analysis of often very controversial and

current issues.”Emma Murray, graduate and Senior

Lecturer in Criminal Justice

The MA Criminal Justice is a stand-alone qualification designed to enhance your career prospects in roles linked to criminal justice agencies, the probation service, social science departments, the police and community based correction/treatment agencies.

Why study this course at LJMU?

This masters in Criminal Justice offers the opportunity for students, practitioners and criminal justice professionals to critically engage with a broad range of issues that impact the effectiveness and integrity of the workings of the criminal justice system.

Contemporary changes in social reform have a far-reaching effect, not only on how we police and manage offenders, but also how changes in social policy are decided and influenced by a range of professionals, including academics and those who work within the sector.

When social agendas and reforms change, the experience of criminal justice workers and professionals changes too. This programme considers how these roles operate and feed into the experience of working with offenders practically and from a more removed agenda-making position.

In studying this discipline at postgraduate level you will broaden your understanding and grasp of the complexity of issues that enable change in offenders, and explore the place of those issues within the criminal justice system. Our academics are currently influencing policy and the contemporary issues surrounding criminal justice and your postgraduate study will be directly influenced by their specialist knowledge. This depth of knowledge is vital in maintaining an informed and valuable influence in the sector and its daily practices.

The programme offers a varied range of module options, including modules which, if chosen, will confer the award of MA International Criminal Justice. Teaching from expert staff and local criminal justice professionals will ensure that you will critically engage with the theory, policy and practice of the institutions and agencies of criminal justice. The focus on research training will equip you with the key transferable skills required to undertake original, empirical research.

You will study the following modules:

n Key Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

n Research Dissertation

n Researching Crime and Criminal Justice

Optional modules are also available covering topics such as:

n Sex, Crime and Society

n Drugs, Alcohol and Criminal Justice

n Crime, Power and Victimisation

n Delivering Rehabilitation

n Youth Justice

n The United Nations, International Security and Global Justice

n Contemporary Issues in International Criminal Justice

n The Police, Policing, and Governance of Security

Teaching and assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used on the programme including: essays, projects, portfolios and presentations. Modules are assessed through coursework (assignments of varying lengths) and a mixture of individual and group presentations.

The final and defining piece of the masters programme is the completion of a 20,000 word dissertation. Our structured programme of research training and supervisor input will support you from the design to the completion stage of the project.

Graduate employment

We aim to produce postgraduate professionals adept at making informed decisions that support positive social change.

The programme is particularly relevant if you are currently working with or would like a career involving: criminal justice agencies, the probation service, social science departments, the police or community based correction/treatment agencies.

Criminal Justice Open to international students MA

Study full-time over one year or part-time over two years

Entry Requirements: Minimum second class degree in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, law or similar. Non-standard applications are welcome. IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.

Fees: See website for details.

Programme Leader:Dr Noel Cross [email protected]

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Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc/LLM Open to international students

Based on internationally recognised research and delivered by expert authors, this programme invites you to extend your knowledge of global crime, justice and security within an international legal context.


Governments and authorities in the 21st century are facing major challenges as they deal with terrorism and complex organised crime which crosses borders and poses difficult issues for legal practitioners and organisations across a variety of sectors.

A contemporary masters degree focusing on key issues in a global context, this course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. It develops critical analysis and assesses legal frameworks from an international perspective and is open to professionals from a non-law background. Flexible entry points mean students can opt for either an LLM or MSc award.

As a student of Global Crime, Justice and Security, your teaching will be delivered by an academic team with internationally recognised research profiles and extensive practice-based experience. You will gain a core knowledge of areas including: human rights, international criminal law, the use of force, global crime, justice and security and the United Nations collective security system.

The programme is built around a wide range of optional modules. These specialist modules will enable you to uncover the many issues pertaining to global crime justice and security. Your critical understanding at this level will be deepened as you explore theoretical and empirical debates relating to power, security, statehood, recognition and self-determination, the implementation of democracy, the rule of law and human rights.

You will study the following module:

n Contemporary Issues in Global Crime, Justice and Security


n International Criminal Law

n Conflict and Warfare in International Law

n Statehood, Peoples and Statelessness

n Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights

n Postgraduate Legal Research Methods

n Postgraduate Legal Research Methods (Socio-legal)

n Global Crime and Security

n The United Nations International Security and Global Justice

n EU Foreign Security and Justice Policy

n Gendered Perspectives on International Law

n Dissertation

n Dissertation (Socio-legal)


The programme’s blended learning techniques include: interactive, self-directed and independent learning; lecturer-produced course documents; collaboration and cohort learning through online forums or group working. Technology plays a crucial role in this programme and modules use online feedback and face-to-face assessments.

Teaching is usually delivered via seminars and workshops and you will need to undertake some preliminary reading to prepare for and take part in group discussions.

All taught modules are assessed via written coursework of 5000 words, requiring the demonstration of independent learner status through knowledge and understanding of the learning outcomes for each module and the programme as a whole.

The final dissertation module is assessed via an individual piece of coursework of 12000 words in a designated area of Global Crime Justice & Security.

Graduate employment

Typically students who study on the LLM/MSc will be progressing from their first degree or practising in a field of law, or in law-related employment.

This programme has been designed to enhance your career prospects, particularly if you are professionally engaged in security, shipping, corporate or civil law. You may be a professional who requires specialist knowledge in a dedicated field relating to the law and social justice, particularly if you are aiming to or already working within multi-lateral organisations such as the European Union or United Nations.

If you are interested in a career in academia or enhancing your knowledge in a discreet field of law, you may also find positions in education and research, even perhaps continuing your studies to PhD level.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 in law, criminal justice, politics, finance, banking, accounting or similar. Non-standard applications are welcome.

IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. Non law graduates will have to take a short pre-course.


Programme Leader:Dr Gary Wilson [email protected]

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International Business Corporate and Finance Law

Open to international students LLM

“I picked LJMU because there were not many

masters degrees that catered specifically to

corporate law in my home country of Ireland and when

I researched this course it seemed perfect for me.

LJMU had very good reviews online so my brother

and I decided to enrol.” Cormac Ryan, graduate from Eire

This innovative LLM programme examines legal issues affecting business organisations operating in a global environment through the study of international business, corporate, banking and finance law.


Designed specifically for those working - or planning to work - in the field of law, banking and financial services, this programme is ideal for new graduates as well those undertaking Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The globally relevant field of law is the cornerstone for international business operations and this course examines key legal issues affecting businesses operating on the global stage.

Approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council, the course offers a range of modules taught by subject specialists. You will critically analyse key themes of commercial, finance and corporate law, set against an international backdrop and increase your understanding of the complexities arising in this specialist field.

It will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations. It will enable you to appreciate the importance of legal and commercial awareness in the areas of international business and finance. You will develop the advanced knowledge and skills required for senior functional or general management roles and will gain strategic knowledge from the subjects selected for your particular learning profile. Understanding how research enhances your knowledge in this area, you will also gain an international insight by comparing the perspectives of different countries.

The LLM is delivered by academics engaged in research in their specific subject area - a blend of career young, research-active lecturers, qualified and former practitioners of law and internationally established experts in their field.


n Advanced Legal Research Methods

n Dissertation


n International Trade and Finance Law

n International Commercial Contracting

n Global Finance Law and Regulation

n International Corporate Governance

n International Financial Crime

n International Intellectual Property Law

n International Dispute Resolution

n International Environmental Law

n International Labour Law

n International Maritime Law


Our expert academics have designed your assessed work to ensure that you fulfil your potential at this important stage of your development.

Ongoing assessment is carried out through group interaction in the preparation of work for seminars. Module assessment is via coursework and the final dissertation.

Coursework pieces require 4500 words and the final dissertation 10-12,000 words.

Graduate employment

The LLM attracts those in the fields of law, business, banking and financial services. On graduation you will be well placed to enter the job market with an international strategic focus and the ability to apply for roles that consider risk, financial transactions and structures, markets and how businesses interact with the multiplicity of policies and procedures in a range of global contexts.

The programme will give you the knowledge and critical skills required to effectively contribute to operational and strategic decision making processes within organisations. It will prepare those already in employment for career progression and enhance the employability of those looking to launch their career in this fascinating sector.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 in law, finance, banking, accounting or similar. Non-standard applications are welcome.

IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. Non law graduates will have to take a short pre-course.


Programme Leader:Dr Tony Harvey [email protected]

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Legal Practice Course LPC Open to international students

The Legal Practice course produces highly skilled, commercially aware and effective trainee solicitors, who are prepared for the rigours and demands of a training contract.


The School of Law is dedicated to educating highly effective trainee solicitors. This LPC is a pre-requisite to qualification as a solicitor and allows you to pursue a training contract with the legal profession.

Our programme is validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). It welcomes a diverse group of students, providing the opportunity to become a highly informed trainee solicitor, ready to cope with the demands and intricacies of the legal sector. The varied ages, backgrounds, life and work experiences of our students add a richness and interest to our LPC and give it a particular flavour of its own.

Many of our full-time students come straight from an LLB or GDL and do not necessarily have any practical experience beyond work placements. Others are Legal Executives or Magistrate Court Clerks with years of experience who are not required to undertake a training contract at all. In some cases, our students combine part-time LPC study with a part-time training contract.

The course is informed by internationally-acclaimed research and extensive links with the legal profession. Considerable emphasis is placed on practice and you will acquire a range of essential lawyer’s skills by carrying out realistic transaction-based tasks.

The support and the wide variety of training opportunities we offer are distinct to our institution and are the most common aspects of the postgraduate student experience to be celebrated by our alumni. We have a long-established employer network which offers extensive networking and work-placement opportunities, including the Solicitor Mentor Scheme.


n Litigation (Criminal and Civil)

n Property Law and Practice

n Business Law and Practice Incorporating Tax

n Combined Legal Skills and Probate

n Professional Conduct and Regulation incorporating Solicitors’ Accounts


n Advanced Criminal Litigation Law and Practice

n Advanced Personal Injury Law and Practice

n Commercial Property Law and Practice

n Employment Law and Practice

n Family Law and Practice

n General Commercial Law and Practice

n Housing Law and Practice


Much of the course is taught through small group skills-based teaching (maximum group size 20), supplemented with large group sessions, directed reading and self-study exercises and preparation.

You will be assessed through a combination of unseen written exams, assessed coursework and live skills assessments.

Graduate employment

As a student on this programme you will have access to a dedicated careers adviser throughout your studies and you will be encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as mooting and negotiation competitions, which can enhance future employability.

This course provides a route into masters study for qualified lawyers and other members of the legal profession. It also opens up a number of exciting opportunities to work as a Solicitor, a Business Owner and in other sector-related roles.

“The interaction and support on offer was brilliant, and unlike some providers everything was done face-to-face, rather than remotely.”Alice Churm, graduate

Study one year full-time or two years part-time.

Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 honours degree or 50% actual/predicted in the Common Professional Examination/Graduate Diploma in Law.

IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.


Programme Leader:Fiona Fargher [email protected]

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This LLM will enable you to make a significant and measurable contribution to the body of legal knowledge in your chosen subject.


Open to all LPC/BVC/BPTC qualified students and to members of the solicitors’ and barristers’ professions, regardless of the date of qualification, this programme is approved by the Bar Council/Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

This Legal Practice conversion programme offers an exciting opportunity to research an area of law of your own choosing and to make a significant and measurable contribution to the body of legal knowledge in your chosen subject.

The course will teach you how to research effectively at postgraduate level, as well as how to write, structure and present your work to best effect. You will also learn to manage your time and resources so that you are able to complete a masters-level project.

A stand-alone qualification, the LLM will enhance your career prospects through the acquisition of vocationally relevant knowledge and skills, thereby leading to a more rounded appreciation and understanding of your chosen areas of expertise.

The School of Law offers a range of opportunities for you to play an active part in an evolving, dynamic, and engaging postgraduate culture. It has a long-standing reputation for providing professional, practitioner and work-related learning opportunities. The School’s academic team comprises: research active lecturers, qualified/former practitioners of law and criminal justice services, and internationally established leading experts in their field.


n Legal Research Skills for Practitioners

n Dissertation


Our academic team have designed the assessed work for this masters course around the needs of the legal profession.

Your dissertation proposal and dissertation are assessed by academic staff against assessment

criteria specifically devised for this programme. Detailed feedback is provided on drafts and final pieces of work.

Graduate employment

We aim to produce professional graduates adept at making informed decisions that support positive results for the legal sector. As a student on the programme you will have access to a dedicated careers adviser throughout your studies and will be encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as mooting and negotiation competitions, which can enhance future employability.

This course provides a route into masters study for qualified lawyers and other members of the legal profession. It also opens up a number of exciting opportunities to work as a Solicitor, a Business Owner and in other sector-related roles.

Legal Practice LLM

Study part-time over two years

Entry Requirements: Diploma in Legal Practice from a recognised LPC provider or a Diploma in Legal Practice at the Bar from a recognised BPTC provider. Non-standard applications are welcome

IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.


Programme Leader:Laura Samaroo [email protected]

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LLM (Master of Laws) LLM Open to international students

January and September starts available.

This taught LLM allows you to choose modules from our specialist taught Masters’ programmes in law and criminal justice. It is designed for students who want to select modules from a wide set of subjects taught by legal specialists.


The LLM is a stand-alone qualification for those who wish to enhance their career prospects through acquiring relevant knowledge and skills in a broad range of modules.

You will be taught by academics highly involved in research within their specific subject area; a blend of career young research active lecturers, qualified and former practitioners of law and internationally established experts in their field. Members of staff at the School of Law carry out research in Law (UK, International) Global Crime and Security and Criminal Justice.

The LLM is ideal for those who do not wish to specialise in law and criminal justice but seek exposure to a wide range of subjects in law, global crime and security and criminal justice. The aim of this programme is to create a positive learning environment for students in which to practice advanced scholarship and research and gain academic and intellectual progression together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills.

Optional modules cover topics such as:

n Advanced Legal Research Methods

n Dissertation

n Drugs, Alcohol and Criminal Justice

n Crime, Power and Victimisation

n Delivering Rehabilitation

n Youth Justice

n The Police, Policing and the Governance of Security

n International Criminal Law

n Conflict and warfare in International Law

n Statehood, Peoples and Statelessness

n Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights

n The United Nations, International Security and Global Justice

n Global Crime and Security

n EU Foreign Security and Justice Policy

n Gendered Perspectives on International Law

n International Trade & Finance Law

n International Commercial Contracting

n Global Finance Law & Regulation

n International Corporate Governance

n International Financial Crime

n International Intellectual Property Law

n International Dispute Resolution

n International Labour Law

n International Maritime Law


Our expert academics have designed your assessed work to ensure that you fulfil your potential at this important stage of your development as a postgraduate.

Technology plays a crucial role in learning through this programme and modules use online feedback and face-to-face assessments. The programme’s blended learning techniques include: interactive, self-directed and independent learning, lecturer-produced course documents, collaboration and cohort learning through online forums or group working.

Teaching is usually delivered via seminars and workshops in the Redmonds Building, and you will need to undertake some preliminary reading to prepare for and take part in group discussions. You will be able to access all University resources including extensive print and online library materials.

Graduate employment

The LLM in is designed for people who wish to develop their careers outside of the traditional boundaries of specialist law.

The programme will give you the opportunity to critically analyse key themes in law, criminal justice and global crime and will challenge your thinking and stimulate your academic aspirations in these fields.


Entry Requirements: Minimum 2:2 in Law, Criminal Justice, Politics, Finance, Banking or Accounting or a professional qualification equivalent to an honours degree.

Non-standard applications are welcome.

IELTS score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component).


Programme Leader:Dr Tony Harvey [email protected]

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“The School of Law staff are

incredibly supportive and helped make the transition into

Law easy.”Sinead McGrath

Transform and advance your career with this masters degree conversion course in law (previously offered as a GDL). The programme is validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and delivered by experts in LJMU’s School of Law.


The LLM integrates the recognised CPE/GDL award along with a research dissertation to provide a comprehensive programme enabling students to pursue careers not only in the legal profession but also in academia.

This exciting degree is validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). It enables non-law graduates to gain an exempting legal qualification at masters level. Completion of this degree will enable you to progress onto the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC).

The vocational preparation offered by the degree is ideal for candidates with no legal experience and those with theoretical or arts-based undergraduate degrees looking to make the switch to, and gain the benefits of, this potentially high-earning and rewarding career pathway. The programme also provides excellent preparation for opportunities in public services and management and in academia for those students wishing to proceed further in their studies.

The School of Law’s friendly and supportive environment is the perfect place to develop your skills and knowledge. School staff include research active lecturers, qualified and former practitioners of law and criminal justice services and internationally established experts in a wide range of fields. They have strong links with the legal profession via consultancies and placements and maintain an international scholarly profile with the presentation of academic papers, attendance at conferences, contribution to and the writing of legal text books, journal articles and reviews for academic publications.

At a very early stage in this course you will be actively encouraged to form study groups and support networks to help with your learning. Teamwork is an important part of the degree’s ethos and you will be encouraged to work collegiately with fellow students and teaching staff. The programme’s teaching team operates an ‘open door’ policy and you will be supported by pastoral and careers tutors and assigned a personal tutor to support you along the way.


n English Legal System and Legal Research

n Dissertation

n Public Law

n EU law

n Criminal Law

n Contract Law

n Law of Tort

n Land Law

n Equity and Trusts

n Legal Research Methodologies


This flexible masters is offered on a full-time taught basis on Mondays and Wednesdays, or on a part-time taught basis on day release - year 1 on Wednesdays, year 2 on Mondays.

You will be taught via student-centred transactional workshops supplemented by large group sessions and extensive learning materials.

The foundational subjects are formally assessed by means of examination and you will have ongoing informal assessments throughout the degree in preparation for these assessments. There will also be a final research dissertation.

Graduate employment

To enhance your employability, during your studies you will be encouraged to take part in extra-curricular activities including working in the Legal Advice Centre, a free service aimed at providing local residents with pro bono legal advice in a number of areas of the law.

Successful completion of the LLM provides exemptions which will allow you to progress to the Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you wish to become a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for those wishing to become a barrister.

While the focus of the programme is on preparation for a professional legal career, the study of law provides access to an extremely broad range of careers, such as public services, management and beyond, as well as access to academic study at MPhil or PhD-level.

Qualifying Law Open to international students LLM


Entry Requirements: Minimum second class honours degree. Non-standard applications are welcome but, along with international students, must have a certificate of academic standing from the SRA or BSB.

IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.


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Research opportunitiesUndertake a body of research in a well-respected and supportive research environment. Opportunities include:

The MPhil - studied full-time over 12 months or part-time over up to 48 months. The PhD - studied full-time over 24 months or part-time over up to 84 months.

We offer research opportunities in Law in topics such as: criminal law, legal history, corporate governance, banking and finance, global finance law, obligations, media law, comparative private/public law, EU law, international law, commercial law, sports law, German public law, Italian public law, medical ethics, bioethics, legal theory, human rights, terrorism, police powers, transnational crime, family law, law and religion.

In Criminal Justice, our areas of expertise include: the organisation and delivery of criminal justice institutions and the broader social context of the social and cultural impact of criminal justice.

Current doctoral students are carrying out research on terrorism, the troubles in Northern Ireland, banking security, drugs policy and European Law.

All of our doctoral students are supported by an academic and research team dedicated to research excellence. Our academics are committed to providing the pastoral care and guidance that students need to complete advanced research.

For more information please visit: ljmu.ac.uk/research

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All LJMU students have access to a wealth of support services to make your time with us as happy and fulfilling as possible.

Counselling and mental healthOur free service offers one-to-one and group counselling sessions, as well as mental health guidance and support.

DisabilityWe have disability co-ordinators in every academic School and an on-site assessment room for those with additional needs.

English language support for international studentsWe provide pre-sessional English courses for those whose language capability does not meet entry requirements. See ljmu.ac.uk/isc for more details.

FundingOur team provide information on postgraduate funding including loans, grants and bursaries as well as offering guidance on budgeting and money management.

Spiritual support

Confidential, non-judgemental pastoral care and support is available for students of all beliefs and backgrounds. We have facilities for quiet meditation, prayer and contemplation on each campus, as well as dedicated space for Muslim prayers.

Student advice and wellbeingOur team offer advice and guidance on issues ranging from health to accommodation and childcare.

Study skillsWorkshops are available on various aspects of postgraduate study, including academic writing, effective reading skills, exam and revision skills, report writing and IT skills.

Support for international studentsAs well as a ‘meet and greet’ service when you arrive in the UK, our international team will help with issues such as your visa, setting up a UK bank account and an email address and registering with the police, contact: [email protected]

Student support“In my opinion the support on offer is one of the main benefits of studying at LJMU.”Stephen Smith, LJMU student

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Career guidance

“My studies at LJMU and the help I have received from the careers team have given me the confidence to go out and work in industry,

applying the knowledge and skills I have gained at LJMU.”Omer Chiyoyo Kamwena, LJMU student

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AccommodationAll new LJMU students are guaranteed a room endorsed by the University no matter what your level of study.

For further details of University endorsed accommodation, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate/accommodation

For details of private rental accommodation go to: liverpoolstudenthomes.org.uk

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Funding your studiesAn annual tuition fee is payable for all postgraduate courses, either in full at the beginning of the academic year or in instalments throughout the year. For details of full and part-time annual tuition fees, please see individual programme factfiles. You can search for your specific programme at ljmu.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate

For information about loans, scholarships and bursaries to fund your postgraduate study, go to: ljmu.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding

LJMU graduates will also find details of the 20% tuition fee reduction here.

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T: +44 (0) 151 231 5175E: [email protected]: ljmu.ac.uk

@LJMULawThe University offers the information contained in this brochure as a general guide only to prospective postgraduate students wishing to apply for a place at the University to start a course in 2018/19. It does not constitute or form part of any contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press (June 2018) and the University hopes to provide the programmes and facilities set out in this brochure. However, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates and the University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses and facilities if necessary. Applicants should not rely solely on this brochure and should use this brochure in conjunction with the University website.

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