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University of Worcester: Professional Practice
| Institution | University of Worcester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Humanities |
| Web | http://www.worcester.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
This course is designed for practising legal professionals, allowing you to top-up your existing legal qualifications to a full Master of Laws degree.
At Worcester, we'll support you to deepen your legal knowledge within your current specialism, or you can choose to branch out into a new area of the law. You’ll learn about research methods, then apply this to plan and write a dissertation.
These skills can help you stand out from the competition in your legal career.
**Key features**
- You'll receive expert guidance on a legal research topic of your choice from experienced legal academics and professionals
- Top-up your Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to a full Master of Laws degree
- Flexibly delivered part-time over 12 months, through a combination of face-to-face sessions and online learning
- The opportunity to engage fully in the life of the School of Law including attending and participating in research seminars and conferences
**Learn more about the course at our Open Days**
Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.
Book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days
**Why the University of Worcester?**
The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.
The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.
**Recent University of Worcester achievements**
- Worcester rose to become the number one English university (excluding specialist institutions) for sustained employment, further study, or both, three and five years after graduation in the 2022 Government-published Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey, having been in the top 10 in 2020 and 2021. 96% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).
- The University of Worcester has been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Quality Education in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings every year since its inception in 2019. The University has also been ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Gender Equality in all years of the rankings and currently holds the number one spot (2023).
- Worcester is a leader in sustainability and has been awarded First Class Honours in the People and Planet Green League each and every year since 2009. In 2019, the University was named Sustainability Institution of the Year in the Green Gown Awards and was Highly Commended in the global awards at the UN.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical students entering onto the LLM in Legal Practice (Top-Up) will have passed either the: Legal Practice Course (LPC); or |
| Location | City Campus Castle Street Worcester WR1 3AS |
Summary
This course is designed for practising legal professionals, allowing you to top-up your existing legal qualifications to a full Master of Laws degree.
At Worcester, we'll support you to deepen your legal knowledge within your current specialism, or you can choose to branch out into a new area of the law. You’ll learn about research methods, then apply this to plan and write a dissertation.
These skills can help you stand out from the competition in your legal career.
**Key features**
- You'll receive expert guidance on a legal research topic of your choice from experienced legal academics and professionals
- Top-up your Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to a full Master of Laws degree
- Flexibly delivered part-time over 12 months, through a combination of face-to-face sessions and online learning
- The opportunity to engage fully in the life of the School of Law including attending and participating in research seminars and conferences
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typical students entering onto the LLM in Legal Practice (Top-Up) will have passed either the: Legal Practice Course (LPC); or |
| Location | City Campus Castle Street Worcester WR1 3AS |
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