The American University in London (AUL) School of Law offers advanced graduate programs for students seeking to deepen their legal expertise. The available programs are the Master of Laws (LLM) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). These programs are designed for individuals who hold a recognized bachelor's degree in law or an equivalent qualification. The LLM program allows for specialization through a thesis, while the PhD program offers extensive research opportunities for those aiming for a career in academia or advanced legal practice. Specializations within the Law School are broad, covering a wide array of legal fields from Arbitration Law and Business Law to International Law and Environmental Law, providing students with the flexibility to tailor their studies to specific interests.
The LLM program can be completed in a minimum of one year. It requires students to earn 36 semester credits. These can be obtained through coursework, supervised study, and research. A significant part of the LLM involves completing a thesis which determines the student's specialization.
Graduates with a Master of Laws (LLM) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from AUL can pursue career opportunities in various sectors, including administration, banking and finance, education, and law.
Some degree programs may not be available in a given academic year due to the non-availability of a research or thesis supervisor.
The university offers an AUL Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for successful students, which may lead to automatic acceptance onto a degree course. Students may also have the opportunity to take the IELTS examination.