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University of Bristol: Law - General Legal Studies
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 394 1649 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
The LLM General Legal Studies offers you the widest range of choice across our specialist LLM programme portfolio. This programme is most suited to those wishing to design a bespoke programme, tailored to your specific interests.
With a choice of over 40 postgraduate units, you can choose from topics such as:
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World Trade Law
-
Environmental Law
-
Intellectual Property
-
Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society, and many more.
This programme opens doors for those seeking careers in law, policy, business and academia. You will develop crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers; our graduates have gone on to a diverse range of legal, advisory and professional careers after undertaking this programme.
Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation.
At the University of Bristol, law students can also bring their studies to life through practical experiences such as the Human Rights Law Clinic, the Law School Clinic, and a range of pro bono and extracurricular opportunities. Recent graduate Megan Firth highlights that the extracurricular opportunities offered by the University of Bristol Law School were a key factor in her decision to study here, particularly the chance to get involved in the Human Rights Law Clinic or the Law School Clinic. Read more on her blog: https://lawstudent.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/02/25/studying-postgraduate-law-at-bristol/
Choosing a postgraduate law degree at the University of Bristol means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum. We are ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), and you will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics, helping you to stand out to employers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, History or Politics. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, financial services practice and policymaking; corporate or commercial law, arbitration, regulation or policy. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Summary
The LLM General Legal Studies offers you the widest range of choice across our specialist LLM programme portfolio. This programme is most suited to those wishing to design a bespoke programme, tailored to your specific interests.
With a choice of over 40 postgraduate units, you can choose from topics such as:
-
World Trade Law
-
Environmental Law
-
Intellectual Property
-
Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society, and many more.
This programme opens doors for those seeking careers in law, policy, business and academia. You will develop crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers; our graduates have gone on to a diverse range of legal, advisory and professional careers after undertaking this programme.
Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026).
We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation.
At the University of Bristol, law students can also bring their studies to life through practical experiences such as the Human Rights Law Clinic, the Law School Clinic, and a range of pro bono and extracurricular opportunities. Recent graduate Megan Firth highlights that the extracurricular opportunities offered by the University of Bristol Law School were a key factor in her decision to study here, particularly the chance to get involved in the Human Rights Law Clinic or the Law School Clinic. Read more on her blog: https://lawstudent.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/02/25/studying-postgraduate-law-at-bristol/
Choosing a postgraduate law degree at the University of Bristol means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum. We are ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (REF 2021), and you will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics, helping you to stand out to employers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, History or Politics. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, financial services practice and policymaking; corporate or commercial law, arbitration, regulation or policy. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Summary
The LLM in General Legal Studies offers you the widest range of choice across our specialist LLM programme portfolio. This programme is most suited to those wishing to design a bespoke programme, tailored to your specific interests.
With a choice of over 40 postgraduate units, you can choose from topics such as World Trade Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property and Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in law, policy, business and academia, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, History or Politics. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, arbitration, banking and financial services law or practice, and banking and financial services regulation or policy. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Summary
The LLM in General Legal Studies offers you the widest range of choice across our specialist LLM programme portfolio. This programme is most suited to those wishing to design a bespoke programme, tailored to your specific interests.
With a choice of over 40 postgraduate units, you can choose from topics such as World Trade Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property and Human Rights in Law, Politics and Society.
Ideal for those pursuing a career in law, policy, business and academia, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Law. OR an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent non-law degree in a related field, such as Business, Economics, History or Politics. We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following: - evidence of significant academic or professional experience (at least 12 months, paid) in fields including, but not limited to: commercial practice, arbitration, banking and financial services law or practice, and banking and financial services regulation or policy. If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
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