- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Qualification
- Master of Laws
- Delivery mode
- On campus
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- September 2027
- Fees
- LSE lists 2026/27 LLM fees as £24,500 for Home students and £39,900 for Overseas students. Fees depend on LSE fee status.
Overview
LSE LLM Master of Laws is a postgraduate law programme delivered by LSE Law School, allowing students to study advanced legal topics across commercial, corporate, financial, international and human rights law.
For UCO Business users, this programme is most relevant to the Law pathway, with links to Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Banking & Finance Law, International Law and Human Rights Law.
The programme is suitable for students seeking advanced legal study in a social-science-focused law school environment.
Entry requirements
Applicants need at least a UK 2:1 or equivalent degree in law, such as an LLB or equivalent, or a conversion degree.
LSE states that places are normally offered to applicants with very good grades in their law studies, for example a first or very high upper second in the UK LLB, and who rank among the best graduates in their law schools.
Applications should include two confidential academic references, a transcript of previous studies, English-language test evidence if applicable, a personal statement and payment of the application fee.
English requirements
The English-language requirement for the LSE LLM is Law level.
IELTS requirement: 7.5 overall, with at least 7.0 in listening, writing and reading, and 6.5 in speaking.
English-language evidence is required where the applicant does not meet LSE’s exemption rules.
Sources & references
- LLM, Master of Laws — London School of Economics and Political Science · Verified 2026-09-30
Official LSE LLM pages used to verify programme title, entry requirement, application materials and English-language requirement.
