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Set yourself apart from other candidates with a postgraduate qualification from Reading's School of Law.
We offer a dynamic and international learning environment combining excellent teaching with first-class research for your master's study.
Choose from a large selection of master's-level degrees with a diverse range of specialist pathways and take modules from schools and departments across the University.
We provide specialised LLM programmes that underpin the relationship between legal systems and the legal regulation of human rights, armed conflict, refugee movement, the use of force and other contemporary areas of global governance. On the programmes you will engage with academics working at the cutting-edge of research in these areas giving you unparalleled insights to help you forge a path in your career.
Become an expert in commercial law. You will study core and optional modules run by the School of Law and Henley Business School, offering you a multidisciplinary perspective on the subject.
Constance Beyeler
LLM graduate
Our research programmes aim to provide you with an advanced set of skills that will serve you well within legal research or a wide range of other careers.
These programmes allow you to take postgraduate study at two institutions in the form of a double master's programme, completing two master’s programmes in two years. You will need to apply via the LLM International Commercial Law programme.
The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) is a conversion course and is the first step for graduates wanting to convert to law after completing an undergraduate degree in another discipline.
The GDL is taught on-campus by the award-winning University of Law. Our collaboration with the University of Law makes Reading the ideal place to pursue your ambition to become a lawyer.
Find out more about the GDL offered by the University of Law
Whether you are studying with us before embarking on your career, or to switch careers, your postgraduate law qualification will enable you to go further.
Graduates from our LLM programmes have found employment with national and international law firms, as lawyers and as in-house legal counsels for large multinational companies in the UK and abroad, national and international courts, as well as international organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs).
Outside law, our graduates have been successful in global accountancy firms, the Civil Service, local government, and in the music and entertainment industries.
A variety of funding support is available to our master’s students.
Both UK and international students can apply for a range of scholarships. Our scholarships are awarded based on previous academic achievement
UK students can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. You may also be eligible for other grants and bursaries.
Study at a law school that provides you with the perfect balance between academic learning and practical experience.
Stephen Sicklinger
LLM graduate
Learn in a friendly inclusive law school where our practice-focused approach provides you with multiple opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.