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Legal PracticeLLM (distance learning)business and lawKey InformationDuration:One year by distance learningLocation:Distance learningStart date:October 2013Entry requirements:You must have alreadycompleted a PostgraduateDiploma in Legal Practice(LPC) or equivalent qualificationEnglish language requirements:ielts 7.0 including 5.5in each component or equivalentTUITION fees:Please visit dmu.ac.uk/pgfeesfor informationHow to apply:Applications should be made usingthe Postgraduate application formavailable from the dmu website.It should be submitted along withcopies of an applicant’s references/qualifications, as appropriateContact details:Leicester De MontfortLaw SchoolCourse overviewExcellent facilities within apurpose built building includean integrated law library, mockcourtroom, comprehensive ITfacilities, a bookshop andcoffee shopTaught by Leicester De MontfortLaw School staff, offeringextensive expertise in manyspecialist legal fieldsIntegrated use of e-learning,including access to acomprehensive range ofonline resourcesFlexible distance learning, idealif you are managingother commitmentsCourse modulesModule one: Practical LegalResearch This comprises asix hour seminar on ResearchMethods and two assessedpieces of work: a ResearchMethods assessment, and aDissertation ProposalModule two: Dissertation Anassessed practical researchbaseddissertation in an areaagreed with your supervisorTeaching and AssessmentYou have to attend a six hourseminar on Research Methods at thebeginning of the course. The rest ofthe course takes the form of guidedself-study. Guidance comes throughinteraction with staff via face-to-face,telephone and email communication.ExpertiseOur £35 million Hugh Aston Buildingoffers state-of-the-art teaching andcomputer lab facilities.Graduate CareersThe course provides a route to ahigher qualification for those whohave completed the LPC but havebeen unable to secure a trainingcontract and want to make theirCV more attractive to potentialemployers. It is also suitable forstudents who are in a trainingcontract or have qualified as asolicitor, and wish to develop theirknowledge and skills by undertakingresearch in an area of legal practicerelevant to their work.Similar CoursesBusiness Law llm(distance learning)Sports Law and Practice llmT: +44 (0)116 257 7458E: bal@dmu.ac.ukW: dmu.ac.uk/lawThe llm in Legal Practice is anideal way for someone who hascompleted the LPC but has notyet secured a training contractto enhance their CV and furtherdevelop their legal research skillsSuitaBLe for applicants from:Sheree PeapleHead of Leicester De Montfort Law SchoolEUWorld156 Please note: Course modules are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to review so may vary.