The Master of Laws (LLM) program at The American University in London is designed for both law and non-law graduates who possess a strong interest in law and wish to explore its practical applications within a specialized field. While not a direct route to becoming a UK Barrister or Solicitor, the LLM is valuable for those aspiring to careers internationally, in academia, or seeking to deepen their expertise in a specific legal area. The program allows you to tailor your studies through a wide selection of elective modules and flexible study options, aligning with your personal interests and career goals. The university offers various LLM specialisms, often linked to its Centres of Excellence, providing dedicated support from expert lecturers and connections with industry professionals and governing bodies.
The LLM program is designed to enhance your career prospects in various legal and related fields. Depending on your chosen specialization, career pathways can include roles such as chartered governance professionals, company secretaries, mediators, arbitrators, policy advisors, legal specialists in healthcare, and positions within banking, insurance, and financial services.
While an LLM is not mandatory for certain UK legal qualifications, it can significantly enhance career prospects in international law, academia, and specialized legal fields. The program is not a direct route to qualification as a Barrister or Solicitor in the UK.
Tuition fees and living cost estimates are not provided in the general LLM overview and should be checked on the specific course pages.
The university collaborates with governing and accrediting bodies such as The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGI) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) for specific LLM specialisms.