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Executive
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LSE Law School

Executive Master of Laws (ELLM)

A flexible, part-time LLM for legal professionals, taught at LSE’s central London campus.
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Overview

Introduction

The Executive Master of Laws is a part-time LLM specifically tailored for the needs of full-time working professionals. The ELLM is taught through intensive week-long modules at the LSE’s campus in central London, with students taking eight modules over a period of up to four years. This provides a flexible route for lawyers across the globe to obtain a full law master's degree from a world-leading law school without interruption to their careers. Modules are taught by leading academics and span a broad range of fields including: arbitration; human rights and international law; corporate, commercial and financial law; and information technology, media and communications law.

The ELLM is open to applicants who have at least three years post-degree work experience in law. This could be in a law firm, government, a company, a non-governmental organisation, or an international organisation.

You can choose to pursue your studies as a general LLM, or as a subject specialism. If you take courses that fall predominantly within one of the specialist areas you can request that your chosen specialism be included in the name of the degree.

The specialisms currently on offer are:

  • Corporate and Commercial Law
  • Financial Law and Regulation
  • Regulating Innovation, Communication and Technology
  • Human Rights and Constitutional Law
  • International Law
  • EU Law

Entry requirements

Upper second class honour (2:1) UK LLB or equivalent, plus at least three years’ post-study legal practice.

Please select your country from the dropdown list below to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.

Overseas

English language requirements

The English language requirement for this programme is Law. Read more about our English language requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this doesn't guarantee you an offer of a place.

However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out.

Programme content

You'll take one to two courses per year, choosing from a wide range of law options. Not all courses will be offered every year, although some of the more popular options may be offered each year, or more than once each year. We aim to offer between 15-20 courses on a yearly basis.

If you take courses that fall predominantly within one of the specialist areas you can request that your chosen specialism be included in the name of the degree, or alternatively you can pursue your studies towards a general LLM.

Programme

List of optional courses

Browse your options

For the latest list of courses, please go to the relevant School Calendar page.

A few important points you’ll need to know:

We may need to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll always notify you as early as possible and recommend alternatives where we can.

The School is not liable for changes to published information or for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study, due to developments in teaching practice, regulatory requirements that require us to comply, lack of demand, financial unviability of a course, or due to circumstances beyond our control, such as the loss of a key member of staff or where a location or building becomes unavailable for use.

Places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements so we cannot therefore guarantee you a place.

Changes to programmes and courses may be made after you’ve accepted your offer of a place – normally due to developments in the discipline or as a consequence of student feedback. We may also make changes to course content, teaching formats or assessment methods but these are made to improve the learning experience.

For full details about the availability or content of courses and programmes, please take a look at the School’s Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department.

Some major changes to programmes/courses are posted on our updated graduate course and programme information page.

For further information on how we comply with UK consumer protection law, see your consumer rights as a student.

Why study with us

Discover more about our students and department.

Meet the department

LSE’s Law School is ranked in the top ten law schools worldwide (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

The Law School is one of the largest departments at LSE, bringing together students, alumni and staff from all over the world. As a department, we’ve played a significant role in policy debates, policymaking, teaching and research globally.

Our academics have been trailblazers in exploring new fields of study. Many important subjects were first taught and examined systematically at our Law School. We pioneered the study of banking law, taxation law, civil litigation, company law, labour law, family law, aspects of welfare law and studies of the legal system and profession. We strive to challenge existing ways of thinking and understand the causes of different events and issues.

We offer an LLB undergraduate programme alongside taught postgraduate programmes and research opportunities. Students learn in a lively, inclusive and truly international community – with regular events, public lectures and extracurricular activities, including dedicated law societies, mooting competitions and an annual weekend away.

Our goal is to support students, academics and alumni to achieve their full potential in everything they do.

Learn more about our programmes and our history – spanning more than 100 years of teaching and research.

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Your application

Overview

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

We carefully consider each application and take into account all the information included on your application form, such as your:

  • academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
  • statement of academic purpose
  • two academic references
  • CV.

See further information on supporting documents.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.

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Applications
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Intake
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Fees and funding

The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.

You're charged a fee for your programme. Your tuition fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It doesn't cover fieldwork, travel or living costs in London.

Home

£4,300

Home student fee

The fee above is for 2025/26 and is £4,300 per module. You'll take a total of eight modules during the course of the programme.

You'll also be charged a registration fee of £650.

For this programme, all students pay the same tuition fees, regardless of their fee status.

Fee reduction

Students who have completed and passed an undergraduate or graduate degree at LSE and are beginning an Executive MSc at the School are eligible for a 10 per cent tuition fee reduction.

Students who have completed and passed two or more Summer School courses are eligible for a five per cent reduction.

If you meet the eligibility criteria for both discounts, the higher 10 per cent discount rate will apply.

Find out more about the LSE alumni discount.

Scholarships and other funding

This programme is not eligible for LSE financial support.

Government tuition fee loans and external funding

The UK Government offers a postgraduate loan for eligible students studying for a first master’s programme. This is designed to help with fees and living costs. Some other governments and organisations also offer tuition fee loan schemes.

Find out more about tuition fee loans.

Further information

Learn more about fees and funding opportunities.

Learning and assessment

How you learn

Academic mentor: you’ll meet with your academic mentor regularly to discuss your work. Your mentor can provide advice and guidance on academic issues and, where appropriate, personal concerns.

Other academic support: at LSE, we offer lots of opportunities to extend your learning outside the classroom.

The Learning Lab is the place to discover and develop the skills you’ll need to reach your academic goals at LSE.

Through the Learning Lab, you can:

  • attend practical workshops and one-to-one sessions on essay writing, conducting research, and on managing your reading lists, workloads, and deadlines
  • develop your academic writing, reading, and critical-thinking skills to meet degree-level expectations
  • work in study groups to strengthen collaboration, cross-cultural communication, and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.

Disability and Mental Health Service: we want all LSE students to achieve their full potential. Students can access free, confidential advice through our Disability and Mental Health Service. This is the first point of contact for students.

Graduate destinations

Overview

The programme is designed for working professionals with a minimum of three years' post-degree experience in legal practice, for example, in a law firm, government, a company, a non-governmental organisation or an international organisation. The programme is recognised as enhancing a wide range of career paths.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Median salary of our graduate taught students 15 months after graduating:

£47,500

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Law and Legal Services
Government, Public Sector and Policy
Financial and Professional Services
International Organisations
Health and Social Care
This data is drawn from the 2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Where included, median salaries are based on respondents in full-time employment who were paid in UK pounds sterling. Graduates from 2022/23 were the sixth and final cohort to take part in the Graduate Outcomes Survey. For data aggregated across the past five years, please visit the LSE Careers website.