University of Glasgow
The School of Law

The study of law in Glasgow has a long and illustrious history. Distinguished alumni include eminent judges, politicians and scholars, as well as many others. Today, we remain one of Scotland’s leading law schools, with just over 1,000 students and over 40 academic staff. The School provides a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for students, staff and academic visitors alike. In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), 90% of our research output has been rated as being of international quality in terms of originality, significance and rigour. (The RAE ranks the research publications of staff in UK Law Schools).

The School is situated in the historic Stair Building, at the heart of the University’s beautiful Gilmorehill campus in the vibrant West End of Glasgow.

As a University of Glasgow postgraduate student, you will be part of a dynamic and ever-increasing community of students. In the School of Law, we are committed to offering you the best academic experience possible.

The University of Glasgow is one of the world’s top 100 universities
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Founded in 1451, it has spent the last half-millennium earning an international reputation for research innovation, making connections with experts in global business, and inspiring thinkers.

As a member of the elite Russell Group of 20 major research universities, Glasgow provides an education that inspires respect from employers and satisfaction from students. Welcoming more than 15,000 undergraduates, 4,900 postgraduates and around 5,000 adult learners each year, it attracts students from Iceland to India, from Cardiff to Korea and from South America to the south of England. Finding community within diversity, the University’s students come from more than 120 countries around the world to build friendships and networks that last a lifetime.

“The year I spent in Glasgow University has been without a doubt an unforgettable and most eventful year of all. I would recommend coming to Glasgow to anyone who is looking for the blend of high quality education with the big life adventure.”
Alexandra Pawlik, Poland

The LLM Programmes
The LLM is a one year full-time degree or two year part-time degree programme. As well as the general LLM, which offers a free choice of courses, the following specialist LLMs are available:

• Corporate and Financial Law
• International Commercial Law
• International Competition Law and Policy
• International Law

A specifically tailored Induction Programme which starts at the beginning of the academic year offers non-UK students useful information and guidance not only on learning methods, skills and assessment processes but also on non-academic aspects of living in the city and studying at the University of Glasgow. Social activities involving both staff and students are integrated into the programme.

“I found the high academic rigour of the course to be just what I was looking for and got. The LLM at Glasgow is top drawer and of the highest quality.”
Martin English, UK

Teaching and assessment
All LLM programmes are structured so as to require students to take four taught courses. The courses are normally assessed through the combination of course work and an examination which takes place at the end of the second semester. Teaching is based on a seminar method and class sizes are limited to a maximum of 25 participants.

Students are also required to write a supervised dissertation on an approved topic during the summer after the end of teaching and exams. No assessed work will be required from the students before three months of study.

In order to be eligible for a named specialist award the candidate is required to take at least three subjects which are relevant to the award area, and to submit a dissertation approved as falling within the area.

For full details of the LLM programmes, entry requirements, fees and scholarships please see our website
www.law.gla.ac.uk

The City of Glasgow
As the only UK destination to feature in the Lonely Planet’s top 10 world cities list for 2008, it’s no surprise that Glasgow is home to the largest student population in Scotland. Glaswegians’ reputation for friendliness means that wherever the University’s students come from, they soon treat the city as their second home.

Situated in the central belt of Scotland on the River Clyde, Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, with a population of 600,000. It has more parks than any other city in Europe. It is an official Unesco ‘City of Music’, a rare accolade. Glasgow is an exciting and vibrant city and it is within easy reach of the famous Scottish countryside!

Glasgow International Airport is just 15 minutes away from the city and offers direct daily flights to London airports, mainland Europe and to worldwide destinations.

Want to find out more about studying at Glasgow? Then why not read a guide specially written by Lonely Planet which tells you all about our great city and of course the University.
www.gla.ac.uk/about/lonelyplanet

Contact
Ms S Holmes
School of Law
Stair Building
5–8 The Square
University of Glasgow
Glasgow G12 8QQ

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