LLM International and Comparative Law LLM

A Master of Laws (LLM) in International and Comparative Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to progress within international and comparative law and can open up pathways to careers such as government agencies roles, policy advisors, NGOs, in-house legal roles and more.

The LLM International and Comparative Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of international and comparative law in practice. You will explore the main legal families worldwide and the roles of legal personnel and courts within each family type. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the issues of legal transplantation and convergence and consider comparative legal principles in the context of case studies selected from different fields of private law.

When you study the LLM International and Comparative Law with us you will:


• Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.



• Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of international and comparative law.



• Learn about the context within which international and comparative law operates and the interplay with other areas such as economics and politics.



• Gain an understanding of statutes, regulations and any other regulatory provisions.   



• Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.



• Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.



• Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.



• Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.



• Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.



• Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.



Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

This course is currently available at our London Bloomsbury campus, as well as online.*

*Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.