Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand core legal concepts and institutions.
- Develop case analysis, research and persuasive writing.
- Apply legal reasoning to complex practical scenarios.
University of Cambridge · Cambridge
Master of Law (LLM)
A nine-month taught law masters running from October to June, where students choose from a wide range of advanced law papers. Suited to law graduates and lawyers wanting to deepen specialist legal knowledge.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Legal professional after required training
- Compliance officer
- Policy adviser
- Contracts or governance specialist
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- First class honours degree in law or equivalent
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- 4-year Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Honours/Special): UK 2:1 = B+, Upper Second Class, GPA 3.3/4 or 60%; high 2:1 = GPA 3.6/4; First = A-, First Class, GPA 3.7/4 or 70%. Most courses ask for a First or high 2:1.
- English (IELTS)
- 7.5 overall, 7.0 in each element
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Cambridge.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Cambridge before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.