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University of Glasgow: Law

Institution	University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department	School of Law View department profile
Web	www.gla.ac.uk/study/worldchangers/llm
Study type	Taught

Summary

The Masters in Law (General LLM) provides a challenging general legal education at graduate level.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME - If you are interested in law generally but have not identified a particular area of speciality, this programme gives you some flexibility and choice. You can construct your own programme of law studies drawn from the full range of courses on offer.

You will benefit from our excellent facilities including the dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
We have a very vibrant mooting programme and a dedicated Moot Courtroom. We have an outstanding record of success and you can participate in internal, national and international mooting competitions.
We organise a series of lectures featuring talks from highly successful judges and lawyers.
Law at Glasgow is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Good University Guide 2025 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

You will take six courses and submit a dissertation as falling within the area. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar-style teaching.

For the Law LLM, you can choose any courses within the School of Law's LLM portfolio to suit your academic objectives and to build on your knowledge for future employment or academic specialisation. Please note, enrolment on courses is subject to availability and timetabling.

For the dissertation, you can choose between a written dissertation or a collaborative dissertation research project with a partner organisation. Please note, the collaborative dissertation option is subject to availability.

CAREER PROSPECTS You will be well placed for roles in the legal profession as a lawyer, solicitor or advocate in law firms, government agencies or other organisations.

LLM

Full-Time, 12 months starts Sep 2026

Level	SCQF Level 11
Entry requirements	2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law. We may also consider a UK 2:1 Honours degree, or its international equivalent, in international relations, politics, or a relevant social sciences or humanities subject area. While we welcome applicants from non-legal backgrounds, it is important to note that this LLM remains a law-focused degree. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Location	Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ

The University of Glasgow’s School of Law equips you with the knowledge and skills you need in an increasingly competitive legal market. Our graduates have gone on to work in international courts, the European Commission, banking and finance, international law firms, governments, and academic institutions around the world.

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Law is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.

School of Law rankings and accolades

3rd in …

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