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UndergraduateCourse summary
Our LLM in Law and Legal Practice is designed for individuals aiming to excel in the legal profession and achieve an advanced legal qualification in the UK. This specialist master’s degree explores key areas of legal practice, including Child Care Law, Employment Law, Immigration Law, Commercial Property, and Private Client Services. The programme combines a solid theoretical foundation with practical skills, preparing graduates to tackle complex legal challenges and apply their expertise in professional and academic settings. Tailored for law graduates, practising lawyers, and professionals from diverse fields, the programme offers in-depth knowledge of critical legal subjects and the opportunity to develop advanced research and analytical skills. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of essential legal principles while honing the problem-solving and communication skills required in today’s competitive legal landscape. Whether pursuing a career as a solicitor, legal consultant, policy advisor, or academic researcher, graduates are equipped to advance into senior roles in the legal and professional services sectors. This LLM is particularly suitable for those seeking to deepen their expertise or transition into specialised legal roles. By completing the LLM in Law and Legal Practice, you will enhance your ability to conduct in-depth legal research, refine your communication and ethical decision-making skills, and position yourself for career progression in the legal profession.
Modules
Private Client (20 Credits ) Commercial Property (20 Credits ) Child Care Law and Practice (20 Credits ) Employment Law and Practice (20 Credits ) Immigration Law and Practice (20 Credits ) Research Methodology (20 Credits ) Law and Legal Practice Dissertation (60 Credits)
Assessment method
A range of summative assessment methods will be employed, i.e. assessment expressed in marks that count towards the calculation of the final mark. . Coursework and practical assessments are used to test knowledge and understanding but they tend to focus more on the development of cognitive, practical and key skills. Such methods are highly appropriate to the nature of the law and legal practice discipline as they facilitate authentic, workplace relevant assessment and practice. Coursework and practicals will be set in a variety of formats. These include: • Essays • Portfolios • Research projects • Presentations.
Entry requirements
2:2 or above for students who have completed either the Paralegal and Advanced Paralegal CILEX qualifications, topped up with the LLB Law in Practice or have completed the LLB Law and Legal Practice or those who have decided to take the CILEX Lawyer route. 2:2 honours degree or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £7500 | Whole course |
| EU | £15000 | Whole course |
| England | £7500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7500 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7500 | Whole course |
| International | £15000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional cots other than students will need IT equipment to complete the programme.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP