Master European Law

Institution London Metropolitan University
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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Master European Law

Objectives The course is centred on the needs of the modern professional lawyer, working or intending to work in a European environment. Analytical, critical, communication and research skills will be developed to a postgraduate standard. You are encouraged to place European law in its political and economic context by undertaking study of European politics and economics modules in addition to law. A compulsory two-week foundation programme precedes the first semester to provide you with a foundation in common law and EC legal principles, skills of information technology, legal writing, library research and examination techniques.
Entry requirements Normally a UK or overseas degree in law of at least lower second class or its equivalent. Alternatively, a non-law degree plus a professional legal qualification. Prior certificated learning may be given credit.
Academic title LLM European Law
Course description Course structure
The standard LLM course consists of six taught modules and a compulsory 15,000 word dissertation. You can take options from related, non-law postgraduate courses offered by other departments of the University, or from other modules within the LLM range. Please contact the department for more information.

All students must also take Legal Research Methods.

Topics covered by modules include:

-EC Competition Law
-EC Constitutional and Institutional Law
-EC Free Movement of Persons Including Services and Establishment
-EC Liabilities and Remedies
-EC Trade Law
-EU Enlargement and Reform
-European Convention on Human Rights
-Dissertation

Assessment
Assessment is through a mix of seen and unseen examination questions, independently researched coursework and oral presentations. It may be possible to offer a work placement.

Career opportunities
This degree provides highly specialised knowledge and skills for those who wish to be practitioners. A Masters degree in Law is a natural stepping-stone towards an MPhil or PhD.

Attendance & duration

Full-time: 1 year

Part-time (eve): 2-5 years
Part-time (day): 2-5 years

Classes are held Monday to Friday with a timetable spread between 9.00am and 8.30pm. The precise day and time at which you are required to attend will depend upon your choice of modules.

Full-time students take an average of four modules each semester.