Law (Juris Doctor) LLM

Set yourself up for a career in international law. A University of York LLM is an internationally recognised qualification. The LLM Law (Juris Doctor) can put you on the path to legal practice around the world. Subject to any local requirements, completing this course could be a stepping stone to sitting Bar exams in jurisdictions as diverse as the USA, Australia and Hong Kong.

Develop a practical legal skill set through problem-based learning (PBL). We are the only law school in the UK to use PBL as the basis for our teaching. Under the guidance of expert tutors, you'll work in small student law firms to tackle complex legal scenarios. This modern, hands-on method allows you to develop the key legal skills that lawyers use every day.

Tailor your degree to the areas of law that interest you most. This LLM gives you the freedom to choose from a wide selection of option modules. These modules cover a range of legal specialisms. This includes corporate, commercial, human rights, international, constitutional and criminal law, as well as legal theory and philosophy.

Learn from highly approachable tutors with varied legal backgrounds. You'll engage with the expertise of qualified legal practitioners with years of experience working in law firms. Their knoweldge has shaped the design and delivery of key aspects across all our courses and modules.