COURSE CURRICULUM

The LLM program at Liverpool John Moores University offers a comprehensive and flexible approach to postgraduate legal education, combining a core dissertation with a wide range of optional modules to suit diverse interests and career goals. The program equips students with advanced knowledge in areas such as criminal justice, international law, human rights, corporate governance, financial crime, and environmental law. The dissertation component allows students to engage in independent research, developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and advanced legal scholarship. Optional modules cover specialized topics including youth justice, policing, conflict and warfare, terrorism and organized crime, international trade and finance law, international investment and corporate law, as well as contemporary criminological debates and rehabilitation practices. Students can explore interdisciplinary perspectives such as the philosophy of history, European integration, capital punishment in the United States, and animal rights, broadening their understanding of the legal, social, and ethical dimensions of law. The program is designed to foster both practical and theoretical expertise, preparing graduates for careers in legal practice, policy, international institutions, and research. By providing exposure to both domestic and global legal issues, the LLM ensures students develop the critical, evaluative, and professional skills needed to navigate complex legal challenges in an interconnected world.