Swansea University - Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

LLM Students at Swansea

Our LLM programmes

LLM in Human Rights

Our human rights programme focuses on contemporary global human rights challenges and how best to respond to them though law, policy and practice.

LLM in Intellectual Property & Innovation

This programme explores intangible or ‘hidden’ assets and how companies can manage them in an effective commercial manner.

LLM in International Commercial Law

Focusing on the legal and practical challenges of diverse international commercial transactions, this course develops an in-depth and specialist knowledge of International Commercial Law.

LLM in International Commercial and Maritime Law

This LLM provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in both Commercial and Maritime Law.

LLM in International Maritime Law

The course focuses on various aspects of maritime law, from the different contracts for the carriage of goods to marine insurance, international trade and law of the sea.

LLM in International Trade Law

This exciting LLM programme focuses on specific international trade issues, with emphasis on the legal and commercial issues associated with international sale contracts.

LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting

Combine the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with an independent drafting project to further your legal skills and enhance your career prospects.

LLM in Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law

This LLM offers an impressive and diverse choice of subjects relevant to the growing area of oil and gas law, including the complex legal features of the petroleum industry.

LLM in LegalTech

The LLM in LegalTech puts you at the forefront of a fast-growing field, opening up exciting career opportunities to harness the power of technology in the legal profession.

Employability

Our LLM programmes attract students from all over the world. Teaching methods are geared towards our students' needs, conducted mainly through seminars and tutorials in small classes.

We arrange guest lectures and visits, to enhance your practical and professional experience. We have a dedicated Employability and Placements Officer, to introduce our students to a range of high-quality employers. Swansea graduates are in demand with local, national, and international employers.

Members of the LLM team are active in research and are at the cutting edge of their discipline, publishing books and articles at the highest level. In the Research Excellence Framework Exercise (REF 2014-21), 60% of research conducted within the School of Law was rated to be world-leading or of international excellence, and 96% was recognised as demonstrating an international standard.

Swansea University's Singleton Park Campus

Swansea University was founded in 1920 and celebrated its centenary in 2020. It has been awarded a gold rating for teaching in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), was rated in the top 30 for research excellence in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014-21), and ranked top 10 in the UK for research income (HESA).

Swansea also ranks in the top 15 in the UK for career prospects (Complete University Guide 2021), and is 6th in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2020).

The School of Law also enjoys a strong reputation; our LLMs are ranked in the UK top 10 for Admiralty/Maritime Law (LLM Guide 2021), and 96% of the School's research is of an international standard (REF 2014-21).

The Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

The School of Law is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the city centre and stunning Gower coastline. The School is at the forefront of legal education, and holds several specialist research centres, with international reputations, including the:

• Cyber Threats Research Centre
• Governance and Human Rights Research Group
• Observatory on Human Rights of Children
• Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law

Postgraduate Teaching

Our LLMs are taught in small groups by academics with extensive experience. We have a range of specialist programmes, including:

• Human Rights
• LegalTech
• Shipping, Trade, Commercial and Energy Law

Sector-leading Facilities
Our expansion into a second building marks the start of an exciting new era. Our focus continues to be on the provision of research-led and skills orientated education, which is enhanced by our sector-leading facilities. Our two buildings house our professional Law Clinic space, authentic courtrooms, and vibrant teaching and study spaces.

Swansea Alumni

Meet our LLM Graduate, Karin:
“I loved every minute of my time in Swansea! The experience was very rewarding and enjoyable as you get to learn alongside students from all over the world.

The School organised numerous visits to firms and companies, and there were weekly guest lectures from experts in the industry. I was also able to complete an internship in London at international law firm Holman Fenwick Willan.”

Meet our LLM Graduate, Sean:

"The best thing about studying at the School of Law is the academic resources. From the teaching materials, to the interactive seminars, employability opportunities made available, and finally the one-on-one personal tutor advice sessions.

Take a proactive role in your academic studies, especially where time management is concerned. Engage in the non-grading modules.
However, try not to restrict yourself to just the classroom. Join a non-academic society. Engage with your peers, and form connections.

The Law School and university have staff and students from a plethora of cultural and educational backgrounds who contribute to enriching your learning experience and student life.“

LLM: 2:2 honours degree (minimum 55%) in law or a cognate discipline.  
(LLM LegalTech and LLM Human Rights: minimum 2:1 honours degree).

LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting: A 2:2 or above in a UK qualifying honours degree in law as specified by the SRA) from a UK recognised university or a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or equivalent qualification. 

Candidates with alternative professional qualifications or experience are also encouraged to apply.

Please apply using the links provided on the course pages.

Swansea University offers several postgraduate scholarship opportunities, including the Inspiring Futures Scholarships of £3,000 for postgraduate taught offer holders.

For the most up to date information on fees and funding, please see individual course pages.

There is a range of financial aid available to students at Swansea. Find out more with our scholarships pages and our dedicated financial support pages.

Singleton Park Campus

The School of Law is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the stunning Gower coastline. It is also a short distance away from the vibrant city centre, with its shopping centre, bars, restaurants, and relaxing sea front.

We have a range of sports facilities available to our students, with a sports village, gym, track and pool within a stone’s throw of our singleton park campus. The city is also a hive of sporting activity, with the Swansea City FC and Ospreys stadium just up the road and a host of beaches within reach to perfect your surfing, swimming or kayaking skills.

From halls of residence to shared houses, our accommodation pages have all the advice you need for living in Swansea; take a tour of our accommodation options, apply online or find out how to prepare for your arrival.

Whether you’re a sports fanatic, looking for culture or an outdoor adventurer, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy between lectures. We have over 120 societies and 50 sports clubs. Whether you want to meet friends, pick up a new hobby or meet like-minded students from the School of Law, there’s a way for everyone to join in - find out more with our student life pages.

If you have an English Language condition in your university offer, or you need to prepare for academic study, join one of our summer courses.