Master of Law [L.L.M] From University of Cambridge

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Master of Law [L.L.M]

9 months
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹35.5 L/Yr

£33,825 /Yr
  • Master of Law at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 9 months.
  • This is an on-campus and thesis-based program.
  • This program begins in the month of October each year and finishes by the end of June month.
  • The LLM, as a master's degree, is intended for those who wish to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law, including those who are considering an academic career or intending to practice law. 
  • Students take 4 courses of their choice from the list of available LLM course offerings.
  • Each course is assessed by a 3-hour written examination at the end of the LLM year, although students may elect to write a full dissertation in lieu of the written examination for one course.
  • Teaching typically comprises 16 two-hour seminars and/or lectures for each of a student's 4 courses. 
  • Provision is normally also made for discussion in smaller groups.
  • There are no formal practicals, but all students are expected to undertake substantial amounts of reading and private study for each of their 4 courses and may be required to produce written work in preparation for some classes.
  • Currently, some LLM courses provide the option of assessment by a shorter essay plus a 2-hour examination, rather than the more typical 3-hour examination or full dissertation.
  • After completing this degree program students can proceed to higher education.
  • The Squire Law Library at the University of Cambridge is one of the three largest legal collections in the UK, with almost 180,000 volumes.
  • The University of Cambridge ranks 3rd for Master of Law according to QS World Ranking 2019.

Important Dates

Course Closed: Law is no longer accepting new applications.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹3548919

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing₹1519871
Total Cost₹1519871

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • The minimum academic entry requirement for the Cambridge LLM program is a first-class bachelor's degree in law from a UK university or its equivalent from an overseas institution.  
  • Students without a law degree may be considered if they are within the top 10% of lawyers in their jurisdiction. 
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.

Scores Required

680 / 800

Avg. Score in

GMAT

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

320 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated


Required Document List

The Documents required are:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

Ranking

20242023202220212020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Law 3 out of 329 in Global Ranking

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ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams Score
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INR 36.5 L/Yr
GBP 34,809 /Yr
  • IELTS: 7.5
  • TOEFL: 109
  • PTE: 69

Career and Placement after Course

The job opportunities after the courses are:

  • Legal Practitioner
  • Advocate
  • Legal Advisor
  • Lawyers
  • Government Service
  • Judiciary, etc.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Cambridge C.T Taylor FundScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Gates Cambridge ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) ScholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 5.9 L/Yr$5,624Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Fitzwilliam Master StudentshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Irene Hallinan ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 6.2 L/Yr$5,886Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeAwards
Cambridge Trust Scholarship- UG and PG 2020Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific


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