Corporate & Commercial Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
🇬🇧 Usually 12 months · September/October
Masters in Law (LLM) in the UK
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law. Here is how studying it in the UK works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 6 universities compared
- From ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh
- Intakes: September/October
- Post-study work
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Masters in Law (LLM) in the UK: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Law (LLM) in the UK usually takes usually 12 months. On our list, 6 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh (SOAS) to ₹59 lakh – ₹86 lakh (Oxford). After graduating: graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027.
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Masters in Law (LLM) in the UK at a glance
- Duration
- Usually 12 months
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ £15,000 – £40,000 per year
- Living costs
- £1,529/month in London, £1,171/month elsewhere (visa funds, up to 9 months)
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh for a 1-year master's
- Intakes
- September/October, January/February, some May
- English tests
- IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
- Post-study work
- Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027
Overview
Why study Law (LLM) in the UK?
An LLM is a one-year postgraduate law degree to specialise in areas such as corporate, international, IP or technology law.
UK LLMs run 12 months; qualifying as a solicitor in England is separate (the SQE).
UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low, globally recognised universities with clear entry requirements and graduate Route work visa after your degree.
Universities
Universities for Law (LLM) in the UK
Sorted by total cost for the whole program, in rupees.
Specialisations
Popular Law (LLM) specialisations
International Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Intellectual Property
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Technology & Data Law
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Human Rights
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in the UK.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated)
- Bachelor's: Practising advocates
- Prerequisite: Law degree
- Prerequisite: Strong academic record and writing
- English: IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university
- GRE/GMAT: GRE/GMAT is rarely required except for some business and finance programs
Careers
Careers after Law (LLM) in the UK
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. UK offers one-year master's keeps total cost and time abroad low. Typical roles afterwards include Associate (law firm, after qualifying locally), In-house Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer.
On our list: SOAS, City St George's, Queen Mary, King's College London, LSE and Oxford.
From ₹54 lakh – ₹63 lakh at SOAS up to ₹59 lakh – ₹86 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept LLB (3-year or 5-year integrated) and practising advocates, with law degree and strong academic record and writing, plus IELTS (Academic or UKVI), PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo as accepted by the university.
Graduate Route: 2 years (3 for PhD); reducing to 18 months from January 2027. During your studies: up to 20 hours/week in term for degree-level study.
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