Swansea's School of Law is at the forefront of legal education, and holds several specialist research centres, each with international reputations. Our School houses a thriving academic environment, supported by staff with extensive real-world experience. We prepare our students for a range of careers, combining high quality legal education with the skills needed to succeed. We boost our students’ prospects with experiential learning opportunities and placements with a range of key partners.
Miami Law welcomes annually around 70 LL.M. students from 35+ countries - evidence that we provide a welcoming environment for anyone pursuing an LL.M. - law students, foreign-trained lawyers and legal professionals. Students can take a General LL.M. or specialize in International Arbitration, Tax, Real Estate, Entertainment & Sports, while having the opportunity to transfer to the J.D. and/or take a U.S. Bar Exam, including NY. More than 25,000 alumni practice in the U.S. and in 85 countries.
At Essex we specialise in Business law and Human rights law. We’re proud to have provided excellence in research and education for over 50 years, we're 3rd in the UK for research power in law (THE research power measure, REF2021) and 9th for Law in the UK (THE World University Rankings by subject 2023). You'll be taught by academics who are policy advisors for the UN, the UK government and foreign governments. If you’re curious for answers and want to make a real difference, Essex is for you.
A Degree for the High Seas: A Look at Maritime LL.M.s
Jun 29, 2015
With burgeoning global trade and evolving issues like piracy and oil spills, maritime law is an evergreen field for young law graduates
5 Questions for an LL.M. Graduate - Dimitri Kosmas
Nov 12, 2013
Tulane University LL.M. Maritime Law, 2012-2013
The LL.M. in Maritime Law
Jan 26, 2009
Postgraduate programs remain a key port of call for careers in one of the oldest fields of law.
5 Questions for an LL.M. Graduate David Vajnai
Sep 15, 2014
Swansea University, LL.M. in International Maritime Law, 2011-12
Navigating Legal Waters: Pursuing an LL.M. in Maritime Law
Jun 14, 2023
Specialist courses offer in-depth exploration of the legal intricacies surrounding shipping, marine insurance, port operations, and international trade
Working in the UK after an LL.M.
Mar 19, 2018
Finishing up an LL.M. in the UK and decided you want to stay on? Here’s how to get a visa, find work and be admitted to the bar in the UK
LL.M. Programs Provide Tricks of the Trade Law
Sep 20, 2021
Heightened geopolitical tensions have made the need for trade law specialists more acute than ever
LL.M. Courses Help Lawyers Clean Up Supply Chains
Mar 07, 2022
Lawyers are playing an increasingly important role in helping companies hit their ESG targets
The Growing Importance of Geopolitics in LL.M.s
Dec 19, 2019
Law schools have responded to messy, global challenges like Brexit and the US-China trade war by giving geopolitics much more prominence on the syllabus
How to Become a Lawyer in Asia After an LL.M.
Jun 15, 2021
The career opportunities in the dynamic legal markets of Asia are bountiful
Postgraduate Law Diplomas and Certificates: An LL.M. Alternative?
Aug 30, 2012
More law schools are offering shorter and focused qualifications for working lawyers
From National to Global: The Evolution of LL.M. Programs
Apr 12, 2024
As legal systems transcend borders, LL.M. programs are evolving to equip students with the skills needed for an interconnected world
LL.M. Programs in Asia-Pacific: On the Rise
Jun 26, 2023
Pursuing an LL.M. degree in the region opens doors to a wide range of international career opportunities.
Law Schools Place a Sharper Focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Sep 06, 2022
ESG and political questions can have huge ramifications for a firm’s image, its regulatory relationships and even its profitability
5 Questions on Fashion Law—Susan Scafidi
Nov 13, 2017
Susan Scafidi, head of the Fashion Law Institute, talks to us about what actually goes into being a lawyer working in the industry, and how to break in.
