Birmingham City University
School of Law

About the School of Law 
Birmingham City University Law School is a major centre for legal education and training and has a long history of providing high quality law courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our outstanding team of professional staff have extensive legal practice experience and our strong links with professional practice and organisations enable us to deliver a range of professionally-relevant legal courses which offer students valuable practical experience.

Our emphasis on studying law in practice is supported by the excellent teaching facilities within the School, in particular our two replica courtrooms (Crown and Magistrates) equipped with audio-visual facilities. We also offer an active student-led Law Society and highly respected and very successful student Mooting Society which, over the last several years, has consistently reached the finals of national mooting competitions.

LLM/PgCert/PgDip Corporate and Business Law (full-time and part-time)
You will explore in-depth contemporary issues in corporate and business law within the UK and Europe. The programme addresses topical issues in employment law, corporate social responsibility, corporate environmental law, intellectual property rights, trusts and pensions, international commercial law, corporate crime and corporate insolvency.

• You can study modules on the LLM as short CPD credits for professional bodies
• The qualification is accredited for the compulsory requirements for CPD by the Law Society and the General Council of the Bar.
• Flexible study options allow you to fit in study around commitments – complete the PgCert stage in as little as three to six months, the PgDip stage in around nine months and the LLM in around 12months.
• A first provider of Corporate Social Responsibility and Pensions Law at LLM level, reflecting the innovation and research in the school.

LLM/PgDip International Human Rights (full-time and part-time)
You will study the issues of human rights, both in the UK and internationally, and look closely at the conflict between national and international standards.

USA pathway: The opportunity to undertake an internship in America, assisting on death row trials and related issues. You will also be involved in the preparation of an ‘Amicus’ brief, arguing a point of human rights law for submission to a US court.

International pathway: An opportunity for you to take part in a work placement with human rights organisations around the world. A core element of this pathway is an independent project where you will develop a human rights activity in a community setting.

• Two start dates (September & January), offering more flexibility to students.
• A three month internship in America, working in an American legal firm or Public Defender’s Office.
• Opportunities to work directly with human rights organisations around the world.
• The opportunity to be creative through your own individual human rights project.

LLM Entry Requirements
Normally a good Honours degree in law or degree that includes law as a substantial component. Candidates without a first degree, or who have a good degree in another subject, will be considered but they will be required to demonstrate some relevant legal knowledge, and may be called for interview.

Applicants with relevant employment and/or professional qualifications will be considered. Suitable applicants may be admitted directly to the Master’s (LLM) stage.

How Do I Apply?
Direct to the faculty via the online application form www.bcu.ac.uk/law or call +44 (0)121 331 7300 for an application form.

Faculty Contact Details
Admissions
School of Law
The Faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences
Birmingham City University
City North Campus
Perry Barr
BIRMINGHAM B42 2SU
UK

Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 7300
Fax: +44 (0) 121 331 6622
Email: law@bcu.ac.uk
Web: www.bcu.ac.uk/law