Keystone logo
University of Cambridge The Cambridge Master of Law (LLM) degree
University of Cambridge

The Cambridge Master of Law (LLM) degree

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Request duration

English

Request pace

Request application deadline

Aug 2025

Request study format

Key Summary

    About: The Cambridge Master of Law (LLM) degree offers an advanced understanding of legal principles, critical skills, and research methodologies. It's designed for those looking to deepen their legal knowledge while enhancing their analytical, research, and writing skills. The program encourages engagement with academic staff and peers, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates of the LLM degree can pursue various career paths, including roles as solicitors, barristers, judges, or legal advisors. Many also find opportunities in international organizations, academia, or corporate sectors, leveraging their advanced legal expertise.

Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities to help fund your studies
Read more

Introduction

The Law Faculty at Cambridge offers a world-renowned, internationally respected LLM (Master of Law) programme. The one-year taught course offers highly qualified and intellectually outstanding students the opportunity of pursuing their legal studies at an advanced level in a challenging - but supportive - environment.

The Master of Law course, with its rich historical traditions, attracts students of the highest calibre, from both common law and civil law jurisdictions. It is intended for those wishing to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law, including those who are considering an academic career or intending to practise law and those taking a career break seeking to broaden their intellectual horizons.

The minimum entry requirement for the Master of Law is normally a First-Class degree in law from a UK University, or the equivalent from an overseas institution.

About the School

Questions

Similar Courses

  • LLM International Business Law
    • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • Online Master's Degree in Maritime Business Management and Maritime Law
    • Online Spain
  • LLM International Law
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates