Swansea University - Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law

A Range of Specialist LLMs

Our LLM programmes

Human Rights

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.

Shipping and Trade Law

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 LegalTech and Commercial Law

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.

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.

Professional Courses

LLM in Law and Legal Practice

The LLM Law & Legal Practice is a conversion course designed for non-law graduates looking to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1).

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 Professional Legal Practice

The LLM Professional Legal Practice is a course for law graduates and those who hold a Graduate Diploma in Law. It is designed for those looking to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1&2). 

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 Team, 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 (REF 2021), 83.3% of our Research was Rated as Producing Considerable Impact in Terms of its Reach and Significance.

Singleton Park Campus

Swansea University was founded in 1920 and celebrated its centenary in 2020. It is ranked 15th in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) and Top 20 Best UK Universities (Student Crowd University Awards 2022).

The School of Law also enjoys a strong reputation; our LLMs are ranked in the UK Top 10 for Admiralty/Maritime Law (LLM Guide 2022), and 83.3% of our Research is Rated as Producing Considerable Impact in Terms of its Reach and Significance (REF 2021). Swansea is also ranked 67th in the World (THE World University Rankings 2023) and in the Top 150 in the World for Law (QS Rankings 2022).

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. The School offers cutting-edge legal education, and holds several specialist research centres, including the:

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

Postgraduate Teaching

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

• Human Rights
• LegalTech
• Professional Legal Practice
• Shipping, Trade, Commercial and Energy Law

Sector-leading Facilities
The School of Law at Swansea is home to sector-leading facilities. Our focus is set firmly on the provision of research-led and skills-orientated education, which is enhanced by our facilities.

Our two buildings house our professional Law Clinic space, authentic courtrooms, and vibrant teaching, study and social spaces. Our Law Clinic brings members of the legal profession into the school, to supervise our students advising real-life clients, giving invaluable first-hand experience.

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, Rui:

"The opportunities provided to network with industry professionals were very helpful. Through these opportunities, I was able to gain insights into the workings of the marine insurance industry, and I made connections that have supported me in my professional journey.

But to me Swansea was more than an academic institution. The campus was a welcoming community where I made friends from diverse backgrounds. The university provided opportunities for me to participate in a range of activities that exposed me to new cultures
and experiences, broadening my perspectives and shaping my personal growth."

Shipping and Trade Law LLMs: 2:2 honours degree in law or a cognate discipline.  

LLM Human Rights: Minimum 2:1 honours degree.

LLM in Legal Practice and Advanced Drafting or LLM Professional Legal Practice: 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. 

LLM Law and Legal Practice: 2:2 honours degree in any discipline.

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification such as the IELTS test, with a score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.

Candidates with alternative professional qualifications or experience are also strongly 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.

The School of Law is located on the coastal Singleton Park Campus, set in beautiful parkland, and within easy reach of the stunning Gower Peninsula; a recognised Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). 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.