LLM (University of Leicester)

Post Graduate Law courses available...

We offer either a general LLM Law degree, where you can select the modules that interest you most, or you can apply for one of the four specialist campus degrees or for one of the two specialist dista...nce learning degrees in the following areas:

• LLM International Commercial Law
• LLM International Human Rights Law
• LLM International Law
• LLM Public International Law
• LLM in Employment Law by distance learning only

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2013. The online application must be accompanied by copies of certificates and transcripts of marks from previous qualifications and two references. We will accept this information electronically; it can be uploaded during the online application process.

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Calling all law students!

Calling all Law Graduates!!

The Postgraduate Open Evening is less than a week away! If you are thinking about the LLM or an LLB (senior status) or even a PhD, come and see us on our stand next Tuesday. More info and how to book is here:
http://www2.le.ac.uk/institution/pgopenevening

Postgraduate Open Evening 2013 — University of Leicester The University Bookshop, situated at the front of the David Wilson Library, will be open until 5.00pm on the Open Evening.

This is primarily for the LLB programmes, but if you are interested in coming to Leicester it will give you an idea of what it is like to study here!

You may be interested to know that the School of Law will be holding presentations in Canada in mid-March. The sessions will cover the University of Leicester, the School of Law, the city of Leicester, how to apply, scholarships, returning to Canada after completing your Law degree and there will also be the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.

The dates / cities of the sessions are as follows:
• TORONTO: Saturday 16th March, 1pm, Room 1105, Stanford Fleming Building, University of Toronto, 10 King’s College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
• TORONTO: Monday 18th March, 7pm, Room 1105, Stanford Fleming Building, University of Toronto, 10 King’s College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4
• OTTAWA: Tuesday 19th March, 6pm, Room 12102, Desmarais Building, University of Ottawa, 55 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, K1N 6N5
• HAMILTON, ON: Wednesday 20th March, 6pm, Room 1CD, McMaster University Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton, L8P 0A1
• ST JOHN’S: Saturday 23rd March, 11am, Room A1046, Arts and Administration Building, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Elizabeth Avenue, St John’s, A1C 5S7
• VANCOUVER: Saturday 23rd March, 1pm, Room 7000 (Earl & Jennie John Policy Room), Simon Fraser University at the Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6B 5K3
• VANCOUVER: Monday 25th March, 7pm, Room 7000 (Earl & Jennie John Policy Room), Simon Fraser University at the Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, V6B 5K3
• CALGARY: Tuesday 26th March, 7pm, Room 210, Energy, Environment, Experiential Learning Building, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, T2N 1N4
• EDMONTON: Wednesday 27th March, 7pm, Aurora Room, Lister Centre (87 Avenue & 116 Street), University of Alberta, Edmonton, T6G 2H6

Everybody is welcome - whether you are considering applying, have submitted your application or are already holding an offer from us. You are also very welcome to bring guests. Prior-registration is not necessary.

There is also an Alumni event for those of you who miss us and want to catch up with former Leicester students. This is in Toronto on 16th March, pm us for more details.

Dr Troy Lavers has two guest speakers lined up for our LLM and Research students:

6 March 1pm in L66 - Professor Malcolm Shaw QC

Professor Shaw will be returning to do a talk with the title: "International Law Today: The Views from the Lecture Room and the Court Room". Professor Malcolm Shaw is a Senior Fellow at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, University of Cambridge and is also part-time Research Professor in International Law at the University of Leicester. He is a leading author in international law and has an outstanding record in practice advising foreign governments, international organisations and private clients appearing before the International Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights, the High Court, Court of Appeal and House of Lords.

15 May 1pm - Stephen Humphreys and Dr Yoriko Otomo

A joint paper by Stephen Humphreys and Dr. Yoriko Otomo from SOAS titled "Natural Seduction: Development and International Environmental Law". Yoriko is a lecturer in International Law at SOAS and her main areas of research interest are animal law, environmental law, international law and legal theory. She has also worked at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics, for the Danish Institute for Human Rights, and for the United Nations University’s Institute of Advanced Studies. Stephen Humphreys is a Lecturer in International Law. He was formerly Research Director at the International Council on Human Rights Policy in Geneva, and, before that, Senior Officer at the Open Society Institute’s Justice Initiative in New York and Budapest.

Were you aware that if you are a current University of Leicester undergraduate, you can get 10% off your postgraduate fees? Did you also know that the School of Law has scholarships on offer for both UK/EU and International students now?
http://www2.le.ac.uk/departments/law/postgraduate/llm-taught/fees-and-funding

Fees and Funding — University of Leicester Fees are calculated depending on where you currently live. If you are normally a UK or EU resident you will be classed as a Home/EU student. If you a usually resident outside of the EU you will be classed as an Overseas student. If you are unsure if you are an EU or Overseas student you can check…

Here it is! The Official Harlem Shake at the University of Leicester!

OFFICIAL Harlem Shake (University of Leicester Edition) YO. All rights reserved to: Baauer

They were all in fancy dress for the occasion as well!

On campus fun today as students gathered outside the David Wilson Library to do the Harlem Shake!