LLM International Legal Studies (Distance learning)

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Law School provides an LLM (Masters in Law) award through distance learning to “top-up” professional legal qualifications or experience.The LLM International Legal Studies is available to individuals who have either undertaken and passed the UK Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), their precursors, equivalent professional certifications in non-UK jurisdictions, or the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme certification (QLTS).Why Choose the Masters in International Legal Practice? Personalised course of study facilitates specialisation in a field of your own choosing Curriculum is tailored to meet your individual needs Advanced coursework and degree add value to the legal profession, both locally and worldwide Comparative analysis of global practices enhances standards in legal practice within your jurisdiction One-on-one supervision creates a rigorous learning environment Peer feedback and guided self-critiques provide a supportive methodology for intellectual growth and development Unique combination of study abroad and at-home instruction allows you to complete the program in your own way and at your own pace Dissertation-based individual study promotes creative problem-solving and helps you cultivate a competitive edge The option to publish the dissertation gives you the opportunity to establish an enduring legacy in a field of your own choosingWhat you'll studyThis course is equivalent to 600 hours of study and includes a manageable assessment task of either a traditional dissertation or the production of a focused article of high quality. Please note that this is course includes a compulsory three day residential study period. The expectation is for students to be autonomous and motivated in the way that they work and to access supervision when they need it.This course is designed to allow completion of the top-up element over a recommended one-year period, with an option to continue for a further year. This would allow students to undertake study immediately following the completion of their professional practice qualification (e.g. LPC or BPTC) and complete the course quickly, but also offers more flexible time frames for completing the self-study module while already in professional practice working full-time.How you’re taughtOur online courses offer the same challenging curriculum and commitment to student success as our campus-based courses. Like our students on campus, you will benefit from the expertise of our award-winning lecture and research staff. You will have access to our virtual learning environment (NOW), which will provide you with all your study materials, course updates and emails and you can connect with other students.Prior to undertaking the module, you will be given directed learning via directed reading and online activities. You will be taught by online lectures and webinars and receive individual feedback on your work. In addition, you will learn through self-directed research supported by tutor supervision and tutor feedback.The Masters is predominantly distance learning, allowing you to study in your own jurisdiction, but with an enriched residential element at the beginning for a period of up to three days. This unique feature of the course is focused upon an innovative and engaging learning and teaching methodology involving a variety of forms of active learning delivered through a sophisticated virtual learning environment.Course lengthIt is expected that you will submit your dissertation / article approximately 12 months from commencement on the course. However, you may submit from 4 to 24 months after commencement depending on your circumstances.