LLM (Professional Legal Practice)

Convert your legal training to an LLM

With wide-ranging modules and research topics, you can choose whether to specialise in something you have already studied, or develop a brand new area of knowledge.

Whichever route you choose, the LLM (Professional Legal Practice) provides a significant boost to your career prospects and sets you apart from other LPC or BPTC graduates.

More details about the programme can be found in the programme specification handbook.

How the programme is structured

As our LPC and BPTC are taught at Masters level, you already have 120 of the 180 credits required for a full Law Masters. You can complete the remaining 60 credits of your LLM (Professional Legal Practice) by taking one of the following pathways:

• Two research projects; or
• One research project and one taught module from our range of LLMs

You have five years from the start of your LPC and BPTC to complete the full Masters Degree programme.

Ways to study

The LLM (Professional Legal Practice) is taught predominantly online, with face-to-face options in London. You can complete it in just 15 weeks after finishing your LPC or BPTC, or up to four years later.

There are multiple start dates each year. You can choose to take both modules at the same time or you can do the modules consecutively taking a break between them if it suits you. You can sign up for the full Masters degree when you register for the LPC or BPTC if you wish or you can choose to convert to a full Masters degree during or after your LPC or BPTC.

How the LLM is taught

All your research will need to demonstrate practical relevance – enhancing the skills you learnt in your LPC or BPTC. This developed knowledge and understanding of your chosen subject areas could enhance your prospects with prospective employers. The taught modules are delivered by experts in their fields with relevant practical experience.

From the beginning you'll receive help developing your own ideas for research. While you are undertaking your research, you will receive supervision on a one-to-one basis – face-to-face, by telephone or email.

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Diploma

The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) has designated BPP Law School as a 'Centre of Excellence' for investment, regulation and compliance.

If you complete the taught module in Financial Regulation and Compliance and undertake your research in a relevant area, you'll also be eligible for full student CISI membership, as well as qualifying for the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance*

How the LLM is assessed

The method of assessment is:

• 2 x Practice-based assessments or
• 1 x Practice-based assessment, memorandum of advice and examination

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*Subject to passing a CISI administered exam

Entry requirements

This is available to BPP students only. In order to qualify you must have completed BPP’s LPC, BPTC or BVC.

You have five years from the start of your LPC and BPTC to complete the full Masters Degree programme.

You should have completed all LPC or BPTC (BVC) assessments before you start your research.

How to apply

To apply for a place on the LLM (Professional Legal Practice), you will need to complete a BPP application form.

Key dates

The LLM (Professional Legal Practice) programme has multiple start dates throughout the year. You can attend the Preparation and Planning module on several different dates.

For further information or to request a prospectus, call 0845 077 5566 or email us at admissions@bpp.com

International students

For details of which international qualifications are accepted for this programme, please see our country-specific entry requirements.

Study locations

The LLM (Professional Legal Practice) is available at the locations below. The taught modules are only available at our Holborn centre in London.

You'll also benefit from our digital and interactive learning materials.

Study centres:

• BPP Birmingham
• BPP Bristol
• BPP Cambridge
• BPP Leeds
• BPP Liverpool
• BPP London Holborn
• BPP Manchester

 

View full list of start dates and locations.

Programme fees

The LLM (PLP) fee, payable in addition to the LPC or BPTC fee, is:

• £3,250 (programmes starting between Sept 2012 and Aug 2013)
• £3,350 (programmes starting between Sept 2013 and Aug 2014)

Payment plans

Our flexible payment plans let you spread the cost of your programme across the duration of your studies: