Articles about QMUL

Championing Innovation: Pursuing an LL.M. in Patent Law

Jul 31, 2023

There are many degree programs for lawyers who wish to protect the fruits of human ingenuity

Law Schools Revamp EU Law Courses after Brexit

Jan 31, 2023

EU law retains its appeal in the UK and further afield, even in light of the country’s exit from the EU in 2020

Thriving Patent Law Expands Post-LL.M. Career Opportunities

Nov 12, 2021

IP law firms and tech groups are offering law school graduates lucrative salaries and fast-moving careers in areas such as electric vehicles and data analytics

LL.M. Students Face an Uncertain Legal Job Market

Sep 02, 2020

With US states postponing bar exams and internships being shortened, the jobs outlook for fresh graduates and current students looks bleak

Overseas Applications to UK Law Schools Increase Despite Brexit

Mar 09, 2020

Demand from India, China and Thailand surges thanks to the reintroduction of a post-study work visa, but EU applications are hit by the impending end of freedom of movement

Climate Change Buoys Environmental Law LL.M.s

Feb 20, 2020

Lawyers need resilience and problem solving skills to cope with the challenges that climate change presents

Intellectual Property LL.M.s are in Vogue

Jan 28, 2020

In a digital economy, protecting knowledge from infringement has become crucial to corporations’ ability to sustain their success. Cue a surge in demand for IP lawyers

Should you do an LL.M. or a GDL?

Nov 14, 2019

An LL.M. is valuable, but it does not give you the right to practice law in the UK. A GDL does.

As UK Law Firms Enjoy the Boom Times, How Can You Become a Lawyer in the UK?

Aug 06, 2019

The Brexit vote has led to a surge in law firm revenue and hiring, driving up the popularity of UK law schools. But LL.M. programs typically do not qualify one to practice law in the UK. Here’s what you need to do to qualify

Post-LLM Careers in Academia are Abundant

Jul 15, 2019

Whether through a PhD or J.S.D., there are well-trodden paths into academia for LL.M. graduates, but the competition for jobs is intense

Beyond the Courtroom: Post-LL.M. Careers Outside of Law

May 06, 2019

The skills one learns through an LL.M. program are highly transferable to many different sectors, from finance and management consulting to academia and publishing

Post-LL.M. Careers: The World Could be your Oyster

Feb 28, 2019

After an LL.M. degree, grads have many career options, from Big Law firms to the public sector and even academia

Why You Should do an LL.M. in London

Dec 20, 2018

Brexit has made the courses cheaper for international students, and London remains a multicultural metropolis

Working in Big Law: What is it Really Like?

Oct 23, 2018

The paychecks are lavish, but the work can be punishing

LL.M.s in Business / Commercial Law: Helping Lawyers Manage Complexity

Sep 21, 2018

Lawyers are doing increasingly complex work, spurring demand for courses covering contracts, transactions, tax and more