Online International Legal Practice Degree :: Accredited Universities

In today’s modern world of law, you need to be able to think globally and make your CV stand out.

Our unique practice-driven LLM Master of Laws degree has been developed in association with the International Bar Association and adds a global dimension to your training.

Our Master of Laws degrees are designed to give you a set of skills and knowledge that are both practical and effective, and reflect up-to-the-minute legal practice. You can choose from a wide range of specialist modules, and tailor the course to your area of interest and to suit your career aspirations and enhance your firm’s expertise. These will allow you to:

Enhance your career and give weight to your CV with qualifications that reflect cutting-edge approaches to legal practice

Benefit from modules designed in conjunction with leading law firms and the International Bar Association

Choose from a wide range of specialist modules and tailor the course to your area of interest

Earn 12 CPD hours per module if you’re an English solicitor

You can choose to study the LLM in International Legal Practice full-time at our London Moorgate or Manchester centre, or via i-LLM supported online learning, without the need to attend one of our centres

You can fast-track to an LLM award if you have successfully completed your LPC or BPTC with The University of Law, or if you are currently studying our BPTC. Find out more about your LLM study options.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to our LLM, you must hold a UK undergraduate degree or international equivalent.

We recommend that non-law graduates have a basic grounding in common law. Qualifications will be checked before the LLM is awarded.

You must have a sufficient command of English to complete the course successfully. If your first language is not English you must have the British Council IELTS level 6.5 or above in all subjects, if you wish to study the LLM via the i-LLM programme. If you wish to study the full-time LLM in London you must have IELTS level 7.0 or above in all subjects.

f you do not have any of the above qualifications, but are still interested in the LLM, please e-mail us at management-llm@law.ac.uk

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The LLM in Advanced Legal Practice is an innovative masters programme designed especially for those who are qualified solicitors or barristers. Building upon legal qualification on completion of the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course (or an accepted international equivalent), the programme provides the ideal opportunity for professional development in a specialist area of law. Candidates are expected to undertake in-depth study of an agreed legal topic under individual tutor supervision.
The programme commences in October each year and is delivered via distance learning. Whilst it is normally of two years duration, the programme can be completed within 12 months with hard work.
Students begin the programme by completing a Legal Research and Study Skills unit designed to update their writing and research skills. The remainder of the programme requires students to complete a project of between 15,000 - 17,000 words. The project must concentrate on the law in England and Wales, but providing there is an appropriate tutor available to supervise it the project can include a comparative study of international legal jurisdictions.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must either:
Have successfully completed the Law Society Finals Examination, Legal Practice Programme, Bar Finals Programme, Bar Vocational Course/Bar Professional Training Course or their equivalent. The completion of these programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Full Time Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or Full Time Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same time as they enrol to the LLM Advanced Legal Practice and be expected to complete either the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. Any student who enrols upon the BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete the BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

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Have enrolled on Northumbria's Part Time BPTC, or Part Time LPC and have commenced their second year and are expected to complete the BPTC/LPC within that academic year. The completion of the BPTC/LPC programmes, which are postgraduate diplomas, entitles students to 120 points advanced standing. They will enrol on the LLM Advanced Legal Practice at the start of their second year. Any student who is enrolled upon the part-time BPTC/LPC at the same time as the LLM Advanced Legal Practice must satisfactorily complete their BPTC/LPC programme before they can be awarded the LLM Advanced Legal Practice.

International/English Language Requirements:
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International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51

The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist you.

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The purpose of the International Business MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses, especially relating to globalization and global markets. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in international business.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the International Business MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business management and healthcare administration.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Strategically and functionally examine the development of a business from domestic to international, and evaluate the impact of diverse cultures on international business processes, strategies, and human resource management issues.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Perform international marketing analysis to determine country attractiveness for a particular product and the most advantageous mode of entry.

Evaluate the challenges of an international workforce to include expatriate employees, culture, training, and development.

Apply the brand management process to product and service lines in order to increase awareness, company sales, and profits.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of employee behaviors and business operations in a competitive environment.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

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We live and work in a global economy that is constantly changing. Consumer and business needs are always evolving, and new regulations and trade agreements happen almost daily. In addition, the Internet has helped to erase geographic boundaries so now even the smallest companies have international customers.

Organizations that do business internationally need professionals who understand the complexities of working with foreign companies. New opportunities exist overseas for company partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, sales, outsourcing, and other relationships, and trained individuals must determine which prospects make the most sense for their organization.

On the flip side, anti-U.S. attitudes and political and social trends in Europe, Russia, Asia, China, India, and the Middle East will affect a company’s future. They will need someone to recognize these threats and help strategize to overcome them.

Those who succeed in an international business career will be able to monitor and manage differences in:

Legal and political systems
Accounting and labor standards
Economic policies
Environmental controls
Local and corporate culture
Personal interaction and communication practices
Religious beliefs and how they affect business
Import and export regulations
Trade agreements

Entry Requirements

An applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. The University recognizes the following
equivalents to a high school diploma:

 A GED

 A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (for example, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Note that certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category.

 An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree (i.e., an associate’s degree).

International Admissions Requirements
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An I-20 document is required, and will be issued once you meet the University’s general undergraduate admissions requirements and provide the following information:

A certified copy of your high school and college transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). All documents, diplomas, and transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ACT/SAT scores or transcripts from post-secondary coursework applicable for placement into the intended program. This document will replace entrance exams, which Herzing University does not administer beyond the U.S. and Canada. You may also be required to pay for a professional evaluation of your transcripts.

A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term (tuition for the first two semesters is due upon enrollment), and that all necessary living expenses will be provided. (Use form I-134 available online from the BCIS.)

Proof of English-language proficiency through one of the following:

A score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
A score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.
A score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Documentation that you successfully completed an intermediate English course from a designated ESL center.
Documentation that you successfully completed secondary studies in English (a minimum of four years) or post-secondary studies in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours).

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Today’s global leadership must be aware of the challenges of doing business in foreign countries, due to their unique political, economic, socio-cultural, legal and environmental systems. In the International Business specialization, you will explore theory and conduct research of business practices on multinational and international organizations in meeting these global challenges. You will also study and learn research techniques in cross-disciplinary subjects of management, law, government, diplomacy, international studies, economics, finance and marketing. As a graduate, you will be prepared to pursue careers in international leadership and management, marketing, consulting and international trade. You may also choose to pursue international teaching positions in post-secondary institutions of higher education at home or abroad.

Entry Requirements

In order to enter the doctoral (DBA and PhD) programs in business administration, applicants must have earned a master's degree from an accredited university. There are two options for entering a doctoral program in business administration:

Direct Entry:Individuals with a previously completed master's degree in:You must also:
A generalized business area such as business management or business administration OR
A specialized business area (e.g., Master of Finance, Master of Human Resources Management) AND an undergraduate degree in business

Evaluation Track: Individuals not meeting the direct entry requirements must have their transcripts evaluated to determine if previous coursework meets some or all of the Standard Curriculum requirements. Students in the Evaluation Track would begin their degree plan with SKS7000-8 and then take all required Standard Curriculum courses prior to taking the remaining courses in their degree plan.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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