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SOAS University of London
MA Gender Studies and Law
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA Gender Studies and Law at SOAS is a unique programme, its principal aim being to re-focus issues prioritised in western Gender Studies and Legal Theory on the complex specificities of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. Jointly housed by the Centre for Gender Studies and the School of Law, the programme offers the specialised study of gender and law in relation to the cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, together with rigorous training in, and questioning of, contemporary gender theory.
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign - College of Law
Master of Studies in Law (MSL)
- Champaign, USA
LLM
Full time, Part time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program is a non-professional, terminal degree program designed for those who do not plan to practice law or take a bar exam, but want to increase their understanding of the law and legal analysis.
University of Kent
LLM Law
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
LLM
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Kent Law School, at the University of Kent, is a leading UK law school with recognised excellence in teaching and legal research. Our distinctive critical approach views the law within the broader social, political and economic contexts in which it operates. You study full-time or part-time and can begin your studies in September or January, so you can set your own pace for your learning and career.
The University of Greenwich
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LLB Law
- London, United Kingdom
LLB
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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Our law degree offers wide a range of legal knowledge, which includes optional modules in family law, commercial law, company law, contract law, environmental law, and international law. You will study essential areas of legal knowledge such as public law, land law, equity and trusts, contract law, criminal law, and tort law.
University of Airlangga
Master of Law
- Surabaya, Indonesia
LLM
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The objective of UNAIR‘s Master’s Program in Law is to produce professional jurists with outstanding legal competencies and moral value. This is in line with the motto of Universitas Airlangga: ‘Excellence with Morality. The majors include: Business Law (with a concentration on general business or Islamic business), Court Trial, Government Law, and International Law.
Open University
Certificate of Higher Education in Law
- Online United Kingdom
Certificate
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning
English
Studying Certificate of Higher Education in Law is stimulating in its own right, and it’s also helpful in a wide range of careers. By the end of your studies, you’ll have gained some knowledge and understanding of criminal and tort law, together with general and legal study skills. Understanding how these laws are made, the importance of legal rights and duties and how the law impacts society helps you understand society and your own role within it.
Cardiff University
LLB Law
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
LLB
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Our flagship LLB Law programme is a full-time, three-year course that is both challenging and stimulating. Study foundation modules (which constitute the academic stage of training that is currently necessary to become a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales) together with a wide selection of exciting, optional modules that include Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Media Law and Family Law.
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
PhD in Law
- Pisa, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Law hosts graduate students interested in achieving the highest level of academic education and pursuing advanced studies in law, with a strong interdisciplinary perspective, in a lively inter-national setting in our leading Italian University. The course aims at training scholars capable of critical thinking and innovative research in their respective fields of interest, at the forefront of the international debate.
KU Leuven
Master of Canon Law
- Leuven, Belgium
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The two-year programme focuses on the study of canon law and provides an introduction into the law of other religions (comparative law) and the study of capita selecta. The skills obtained will be applied during the internship and improved through personal research. This general experience will be reflected in a research paper.
University of Kent
LLB (Hons) Law
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
LLB
Full time, Part time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Kent Law School brings the study of law to life and prepares you for a successful career in law. Our LLB in Law develops your critical and analytical skills, enables you to think about the role of law in society, and provides hands-on experience through opportunities to work on real cases in our Law Clinic. A law degree from Kent prepares you for a career in law and opens doors to many other professions.
NOVA School of Law
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Master's in Law – Specialization in Public Regulatory Law
- Lisbon, Portugal
Master degree
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
Portuguese
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With the Master’s in Law – Specialization in Public Law | Public Regulatory Law, NOVA School of Law offers a ground-breaking academic experience in a field that has become one of the most relevant within Public Law: regulation.
Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
LLM in Law
- Belfast, United Kingdom
LLM
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The LLM (Law) provides ambitious graduates with a highly flexible approach to advanced legal studies, focused on the School of Law's specialisms in Criminal Justice, European Law, Public and Environmental Governance, Human Rights, and International Business. The program reflects the school's global orientation and culture of critical inquiry, and as such, we encourage you to devise the pathway that best suits your scholarly interests and your career ambitions.
University of Siena
Law
- Siena, Italy
Bachelor's degree
Full time
5 years
On-Campus
Italian
The Master’s Degree Program in Single Cycle Law has a duration of five years and aims to provide students with advanced level training in the field of law, aimed at carrying out highly qualified activities in a variety of professional contexts.
NOVA School of Law
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PhD in Law
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
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NOVA School of Law’s 3rd Cycle Programme in Law is a four-year program leading to a Ph.D. degree in Law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus. This period also provides training in research methodologies and other complementary skills. Towards the end of the taught component of the Programme, candidates must prepare and publicly defend their thesis project.
SOAS University of London
MRes Law
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MRes in Law aims to provide students with advanced skills in legal research, the ability to undertake high level analysis of law and legal issues with a focus on areas of research specific to the School of Law at SOAS, a grasp of the research methods that underpin the discipline and its place in the humanities and the social sciences, a grounding in legal research methods, and the ethics of legal research. The MRes in Law is especially suited to candidates who wish to undertake a PhD or professional research in law. It prepares students to undertake high-quality research.
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About studying law
To study law and obtain a law degree is to learn the rules and regulations of what is considered to be true, fair and just. The law is what governs our society, regardless of our wealth or social standing.
Depending on where you complete your studies, your path toward becoming a practicing solicitor may look slightly different. What most law students have in common however is the fierce competition they will have to endure for both education placements and later employment.
It is very important to pursue a law degree for the right reasons. If you are entering the profession for the pay checks or the prestige, you will find completing your studies a tough challenge. In order to succeed, it’s important that you truly enjoy the reasoning and interpreting of complicated text and situations, which is necessary to complete the challenging curriculum of a law degree.
How to get a law degree
Studying a law degree in preparation for a legal career can look very different depending on where you choose to study. In some countries, mainly those influenced by the UK, it is common to start your legal studies with a bachelor degree in law, followed by one to two years of the Legal Practice Course. The latter program is where you can choose to specialize in a specific area of law such as corporate, environmental or criminal law. If your undergraduate degree is in something other than law, you can complete a conversion degree of one year (two years part time), followed by the Legal Practice Course.
The system in Germany, for example, is very similar. If you choose to undertake your legal studies in the United States however, your choice of undergraduate degree is fairly irrelevant. Common majors are history, international relations or sociology. Your first degree then leads you on to law school, provided that your grades are sufficient as competition is harsh. The one thing considered most important when entering law school is often that you be "well rounded" with a broad understanding and a keen interest in the world around you, sociology, history, and politics in order to succeed. In the US, as in many other nations, you must complete an official exam, which grants you the qualification to practice law in the national court system. This exam generally qualifies you to practice law, only in the significant country - not in foreign courts.

Legal careers
The most common career path to enter into as a graduate of a law degree, is that of the solicitor, or lawyer as it is more commonly called in the United States. Generally, solicitors are employed in a law firm, but other organizations such as large corporations and non-profits often employ their own legal staff. Law graduates are also particularly popular within business, due to their well-rounded understanding of society, and their flexible skill base. What is not to be forgotten however is the harsh competitiveness on the job market. There are many law graduates in training, and, to secure a good position, you will need a good law degree. With mediocre grades, you will have a hard time competing for the jobs you really want.
According to PayScale.com, laywers in the U.S. can make the following average salaries (based on years of experience):
0 - 5 years
USD $70,000
5 - 10 years
USD $98,000
10 - 20 years
USD $119,000
20+ years
USD $139,000
International careers in law
What you must remember is that law is not as internationally transferable as other disciplines. Each country has its own laws, legal system and requirements for practicing law. Perhaps the most transferable branch of law is international and human rights law. This applies across borders and to many nations.
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