Laws

Customise your degree to suit your law interests and tackle the latest legal problems on this llm master of laws. choose modules across areas like commercial, corporate and human rights law. learn from our research-active team, who are at the forefront of global legal reform and development. gain the knowledge and practical skills to pursue a wide range of legal and non-legal careers. on this flexible master’s in law you'll start with a week-long introductory course on common law to understand the way this important legal system works. from here you’ll develop your legal skills to take on complex issues arising from practical scenarios. you’ll learn how to advise, litigate and negotiate. you'll learn to understand the legal frameworks that underpin your areas of interest. during the taught element of the course you choose the modules you’d like to study to match your career plans. they might include: international law of the sea marine insurance principles of commercial arbitration intellectual property law in a global world corporate governance human rights in context armed conflict in international law free speech and privacy on the internet

Depending on your choice of modules, you could choose to become a solicitor or barrister. you can use your legal knowledge in the insurance, financial, banking or commercial sector. you could work within a commodity house, shipping company, government body or protection and indemnity club. our graduates enjoy careers all over the world, in law firms and companies including: ince and co hogan lovells campbell johnston clark ltd holman fenwick & willan psp law linklaters llp interport maritime ltd van traa you’ll have the chance to meet high-profile organisations and law firms at our law careers fair. explore our llm careers brochure. you’ll find information on: typical job opportunities how to qualify as a barrister or solicitor in england and wales useful resources

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Southampton University has partnerships with the following companies: