The Masters in Law (General LLM) provides a challenging general legal education at graduate level.

• If you are interested in law generally but have not identified a particular area of speciality, this programme gives you some flexibility and choice. You can construct your own programme of law studies drawn from the full range of courses on offer.
• You will benefit from our excellent facilities including the dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre. 
• We have a very vibrant mooting programme and a dedicated Moot Courtroom. We have an outstanding record of success and you can participate in internal, national and international mooting competitions. 
• We organise a series of lectures featuring talks from highly successful judges and lawyers.

Programme overview

• LLM: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

You will complete four courses plus a dissertation.

There is also a compulsory two-week induction programme, tailored specifically for the LLM. This offers you information and guidance on learning methods, research skills, and on non-academic aspects of life and study in Glasgow.

For details of courses available, see programme entries for

• Corporate & Financial Law (LLM)
• Intellectual Property & the Digital Economy (LLM)
• International Commercial Law (LLM)
• International Competition Law & Policy (LLM)
• International Law (LLM)
• International Law & Security (LLM)

Career prospects

You will be well placed for roles in the legal profession as a lawyer, solicitor or advocate in law firms, government agencies or other organisations.

Entry requirements for Law are a good first degree in law (2:1 upwards or equivalent) or a first degree (2:1 upwards or equivalent) with at least 50% of the credits in law.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

See: How to apply for a taught degree