The University of London is truly one of the great universities of the world. A federation of 19 world-class Colleges and 10 specialist institutes, its reputation for high academic standards has been built on the outstanding teaching and research of its Colleges since 1836. University of London degrees are recognised internationally by governments, universities, employers and professional bodies as being of the highest academic quality.
Postgraduate Laws LLM
Since 1858, University of London degrees have been accessible to students all over the world through the University of London International Programmes, the longest standing flexible and distance learning programmes in the world. Over the years, many exceptional people who have studied with the University of London International Programmes have shaped our world. Former students include seven Nobel Prize winners, leaders of Commonwealth countries, government ministers, renowned authors, academics, judges and business leaders. Today, the University of London International Programmes is truly international in character with over 52,000 students in more than 190 countries. Academic direction for all of the courses offered through the University of London International Programmes is provided by Colleges of the University. Academics at these Colleges develop the syllabuses, prepare the study materials, and are responsible for the assessment of students. This means that students benefit from the academic rigour and leading-edge research undertaken by the Colleges. It also ensures that the standard of award made to International Programmes students is maintained at the same level as the standard of award made to students studying at one of the Colleges of the University. In the case of the Graduate Laws Programme academic direction is provided by University College London and Queen Mary, University of London
Upon successful completion of their studies, students are awarded a University of London degree. Although the standards of these awards are maintained at the same level as the standards of awards made to students studying at one of the Colleges of the University of London, the awards are distinct from degrees or other qualifications awarded by these Colleges.
The certificate that students receive following graduation will state that the student was registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree or CertHE Common Law. It will also state that examinations were conducted by the University of London Law Schools.
Programme Structure
In order to complete the LLM course the student is required to complete 4 courses that comprises 16 modules.
Written exams take place twice a year: May and October
The application process is the same as that for LLB.
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with second-class honors from the University of London.
For LLB Punjab
Master’s degree (following a 4 year Bachelor degree): successful completion. In addition at least 50% of all units studied from both degrees must be in Law related subjects that are acceptable to the University.
Call to the Bar / Practicing Certificate: that is acceptable to the University
For LLB (BPP)
Bachelor of Laws (Honors): provided at least Second Class (Lower Division) is achieved or the acceptable equivalent.
IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5.
TOEFL with an overall score of 92.
Cambridge certificate of proficiency in English.
As far as the LLB Bar Graduates are concerned, where an applicant does not meet the prescribed English language proficiency requirements but believes that they can demonstrate the requisite proficiency for admission, the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.
The minimum period of registration is one year whereas the maximum period of registration is five years. As far as the examinations are concerned the modules may be split between May and October exams.
Registration Fee: £ 945
Module Fee: £ 525
Total Cost of LLM: £ 9345 (inclusive of registration fee and examination fee)
Corporate and Commercial Law
International Business Law
Public International Law
Corporate and Commercial Law
Selected Modules:
Advanced Contract Law (Ms.Sara Khattak)
Applicable laws and procedures in International Commercial Arbitration (Ms. Zara Abbas)
Corporate Finance and Management issues in Company Law (Ms.Shayan Qaiser)
Corporate Governance and Compliance (Mr. Jamal Aziz)
Foundational and Constitutional Issues in Company Law (Ms. Saman Azhar)
International Business Law
Selected Modules:
Applicable laws and procedures in International Laws (Ms. Saman Azhar)
Corporate Governance and Compliance (Mr.Jamal Aziz)
Corporate Finance and Management issues in Company Law (Ms. Shayan Qaiser)
Industrial and Intellectual Property (Ms Zara Abbas)
Public International Law
Selected Modules:
European Convention on Human Rights (Mr. Saad Buttar)
World Trade Law (Mr.
International Criminal Law (Ms. Humeira Masihuddin)
Selected Modules
Advanced Contract Law
Module A: Overview of English Contract Law
LWM83A
Module B: Law of Agency
LWM83B
Module C: Sale of Goods Law
LWM83C
Module D: Insurance
LWM83D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
Applicable Laws and Procedures in International Commercial Arbitration
Module A: Applicable law issues in Arbitration
LWM03A
Module B: Procedure and Evidence in Arbitration
LWM03B
Module C: Jurisdictional issues in Arbitration
LWM03C
Module D: Arbitration award – form, content, challenge and enforcement
LWM03D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
Corporate Finance and Management Issues in Company Law
Module A: Capital I
LWM09A
Module B: Capital II
LWM09B
Module C: Corporate Management I
LWM09C
Module D: Corporate Management II
LWM09D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Module A: Governance – legal and regulatory framework
LWM80A
Module B: Compliance
LWM80B
Module C: Bribery and corruption, money laundering and terror financing
LWM80C
Module D: Regulated industries – compliance and risk management in the financial sector
LWM80D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
Foundational and Constitutional Issues in Company Law
Module A: Company law foundational issues I
LWM15A
Module B: Company law foundational issues II
LWM15B
Module C: Company law constitutional issues I
LWM15C
Module D: Company law constitutional issues II
LWM15D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
Selected Modules
Applicable Laws and Procedures in International Commercial Arbitration
Corporate Finance and Management Issues in Company Law
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Foundational and Constitutional Issues in Company Law
Industrial and Intellectual Property
Module A: Intellectual property and technology
LWM20A
Module B: Copyright law
LWM20B
Module C: The law of trade marks and passing off
LWM20C
Module D: Intellectual property – integrated topics
LWM20D
World Trade Law
Module A: World Trade Organization institutions and dispute settlement
LWM51A
Module B: Basic principles of trade in goods
LWM51B
Module C: Specific regulations of trade in goods
LWM51C
Module D: Special World Trade Organization regulations
LWM51D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
III. Public International Law
Selected Modules
European Convention on Human Rights
Module A: Context and foundations of the European Convention on Human Rights
LWM12A
Module B: The European Convention on Human Rights mechanism
LWM12B
Module C: European Convention on Human Rights substantive rights (1)
LWM12C
Module D: European Convention on Human Rights substantive rights (2)
LWM12D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
International Criminal Law
Module A: General context and international crimes before national courts
LWM30A
Module B: International criminal courts and tribunals
LWM30B
Module C: The core international crimes (crimes within the jurisdiction of international tribunals
LWM30C
Module D: General principles of international criminal law
LWM30D
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
World Trade Law
Ms. Sara Khattak (LLM)
Mr.Jamal Aziz (Barrister)
Mr.Saad Buttar (Barrister)
Mr.Oves Anwar (Barrister)
Ms. Zara Abbas (LLM)
Ms. Saman Azhar (LLM)
Ms. Humeira Masihuddin (LLM)
Ms. Shayan Qaiser (Barrister)
Legal practice is continually developing and evolving as a result of a global structure that is itself experiencing rapid cultural and social changes and advances. Whilst studying for a Master’s Degree from the University of London, you’ll come across, examine and experience real-world samples and illustrations to develop and enhance your understanding of how this revolution is mirrored in financial, banking and corporate practices and the way that we do business, as well gain an in depth knowledge of the legal structures that govern their day to day working and which is used to regulate them. The University of London is known for its world class gold standard degrees and Department of Law is well known both for its interdisciplinary approaches to legal scholarship and its contextual approach to legal study. With a graduate degree from the University of London you will be in an admirable position to pursue your career goals, and it will assist you to actively realize your ambitions and aspirations. If you’re a lawyer wishing to enhance your understanding of law and legal systems without taking a career break you can do so by joining one of these disciplines offered at our Institute. ( add programmes we are offering.
One of the biggest benefits of a long distance Masters in Law from the University of London is the flexibility of the Programme. You can study while you are working and fulfill your goals without taking a break from or putting your career or legal practice on hold. At our Institute you can benefit from small class sizes and study groups, obtain support from learned professionals who are specialists in the field and disseminate knowledge from experts from the particular discipline that you have chosen to do a Masters in. As part of the teaching and assessment throughout the programme, you will be able to practice and enhance your abilities to think critically and analyze legal arguments. In addition to the pastoral support delivered by academic advisors, the Faculty also provides further help, e.g. each programme has dedicated administrative support and the administrators in question will be available to provide extra support on a range of matters regarding their particular courses of instruction. It is this level of access to some of the best known teachers and researchers across a wide range of legal subjects which perhaps more than anything distinguishes us from our counterparts. Our approach to the teaching of Law combines views and experiences from different disciplinary traditions and jurisdictions. This ensures that what you learn with us is relevant to legal study and practice in any jurisdiction. Regular events and seminars involving politicians, practitioners and academics take place to complement your studies. Our more than twenty years of experience and excellence in the field of law ensures that the Institute is also an exceptionally diverse, dynamic and inspiring place to study.
The qualification would also help you advance your knowledge in a particular field of your own choosing. Many lawyers focus on specific fields like banking, finance, company or commercial law. These specific areas require specialized training, something undergraduate courses in law fail to provide. A master’s would help in overcoming this deficiency in a particular area of expertise, both for professional lawyers or people wishing to pursue a career in academia. Most employers, both law firms and in the corporate sector, unambiguously and expressly state that they would prefer applicants who have a master’s degree and having one is a major advantage in today’s competitive employment landscape. The fact that the LLM is internationally recognised and gives a lawyer the requisite qualification to work in a multinational legal faculty makes lawyers with this qualification more versatile employees than lawyers without it. This versatility is why the Master of Laws is a prerequisite before hiring for some law firms in Pakistan. Even where it has not been specified, an LLM is an advantage that enables you to stand out from amongst the multitude of jobseekers. In our current tough and competitive job market, having an LLM is a useful and necessary addition to your portfolio as it is evidence of your good intellectual ability.
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All options are taught by a combination of lectures and/or seminars and tutorials. Each student is allocated an academic advisor who will serve as a general source of advice on academic matters. Seminars will introduce you to a particular area of study and familiarise you with general concepts and ideas which will then be investigated in greater depth in the discussions that these will entail. Seminars are usually conducted by a senior academic staff member. They are normally interactive; students will be expected to contribute in the discussions arising the issues raised from the topics covered. These would be intensive discussions, providing an opportunity for you to present your ideas and discuss your work with the teachers enabling you to clear your concepts and better understand the legal issues involved.
Outside of the seminars and tutorials, you will be expected to read extensively in order to acquire the necessary knowledge to engage with course material at an appropriate level. The Institute boasts a large purpose built library with one of the largest private collection of law books in the country. The library encompasses a computer lab containing a system of networked computers, giving access to all the online resources provided by the University of London to further help with your individual study. There is also a Graduate Reading/Seminar Room which will be used either for group study whereby a number of students will be assisted by their particular tutor or for one on one sessions where required.
Classes at The Institute commence at 9:30 am and continue till 4:30 pm. However, students are advised to follow their respective timetables. The Institute is open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. It reserves the right to amend/alter the course dates/timetables in order to facilitate the provisions of the course and the examinations.
Students are required to attend their classes as given on their timetables. The Institute expects students to have a minimum of 85% attendance per subject. In case of any absences the Institute has to be informed in advance and a valid reason has to be given for the absence.
Students enrolled in full-time courses whose English requires improvement are encouraged to attend language classes while continuing with their studies so that their language skills and writing abilities are raised to the standards required by the course
Students are given advice regarding their subject options keeping in mind the area they want to eventually pursue after the completion of the Graduate Programme. They are also given guidelines regarding their future careers and what they can excel at in view of their interests and their aptitude. Moreover they are given assistance and the relevant details that are required when applying for further study.
The College Library stocks all the books that are recommended for the relevant programmes. The Library operates on a system of lending whereby full time students become members to avail its services. The students are issued a library card, which entitles them to borrow books to study at home. The Library also stocks reference books and subscribes to journals which provide students with extra materials that are useful and facilitate their study.
The Library at a nominal charge provides photocopying facilities details of which are available upon request. It is not a pay and collect facility. Students wishing to avail themselves of this service have to place an order with the Librarian and the material will be made available within 24 hours.