Executive LLM: How the Degree Works

Who is the Executive LLM for?

The Executive LLM is a part-time degree for lawyers and other professionals with at least three years' post-degree experience. You choose eight modules to study over three to four years. Upon completion, you earn a full LLM degree.

How we teach

Executive LLM modules are taught in person, on the LSE campus, in intensive week-long sessions, with roughly 25 hours of contact teaching per module. You receive the materials in advance; a revision session and assessment follow the teaching week. There are four teaching sessions each year: in September, December, and two in April. Teaching in intensive weeks means that you learn as much from the experience in the room as from your teachers. The teaching weeks are also a chance to build a network of experienced peers from around the world.

You can pursue your studies as a general LLM, or concentrate your modules to earn a named specialism.

Enrolment, Examination and Your Degree

You can start your degree in any of the four teaching sessions across the year. There's no need to wait for the start of an academic year.

Modules are assessed by oral examination, held after a revision period of approximately two months following the teaching week. Video revision and question-and-answer sessions are offered in the run-up to the examination. Examination dates are listed here.

Most students complete eight modules to earn the LLM. There are also alternative exit points for those whose circumstances change or who prefer not to take all eight: an LSE Diploma in Legal Studies is available on completion of six modules, and a Certificate of Legal Studies on completion of four.