Overview
Introduction
The Executive Master of Laws is a part-time LLM specifically tailored for the needs of full-time working professionals. The ELLM is taught through intensive week-long modules at the LSE’s campus in central London, with students taking eight modules over a period of up to four years. This provides a flexible route for lawyers across the globe to obtain a full law master's degree from a world-leading law school without interruption to their careers. Modules are taught by leading academics and span a broad range of fields including: arbitration; human rights and international law; corporate, commercial and financial law; and information technology, media and communications law.
The ELLM is open to applicants who have at least three years post-degree work experience in law. This could be in a law firm, government, a company, a non-governmental organisation, or an international organisation.
You can choose to pursue your studies as a general LLM, or as a subject specialism. If you take courses that fall predominantly within one of the specialist areas you can request that your chosen specialism be included in the name of the degree.
The specialisms currently on offer are:
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Financial Law and Regulation
- Regulating Innovation, Communication and Technology
- Human Rights and Constitutional Law
- International Law
- EU Law
Entry requirements
Upper second class honour (2:1) UK LLB or equivalent, plus at least three years’ post-study legal practice.
Please select your country from the dropdown list below to find out the entry requirements that apply to you.
Overseas
English language requirements
The English language requirement for this programme is Law. Read more about our English language requirements.
Competition for places at LSE is strong. So, even if you meet the minimum entry requirements, this does not guarantee you an offer of a place.
However, please don’t feel deterred from applying – we want to hear from all suitably qualified students. Think carefully about how you can put together the strongest possible application to help you stand out from other students.
Programme content
You'll take one to two courses per year, choosing from a wide range of law options. Not all courses will be offered every year, although some of the more popular options may be offered each year, or more than once each year. We aim to offer between 15-20 courses on a yearly basis.
If you take courses that fall predominantly within one of the specialist areas you can request that your chosen specialism be included in the name of the degree, or alternatively you can pursue your studies towards a general LLM.
Programme
List of optional courses
Why study with us
Discover more about our students and department.
Meet the department
LSE’s Law School is ranked in the top five law schools worldwide (Complete University Guide 2024).
The Law School is one of the largest departments at LSE, bringing together students, alumni and staff from all over the world. As a department, we’ve played a significant role in policy debates, policymaking, teaching and research globally.
Our academics have been trailblazers in exploring new fields of study. Many important subjects were first taught and examined systematically at our Law School. We pioneered the study of banking law, taxation law, civil litigation, company law, labour law, family law, aspects of welfare law and studies of the legal system and profession. We strive to challenge existing ways of thinking and understand the causes of different events and issues.
We offer an LLB undergraduate programme alongside taught postgraduate programmes and research opportunities. Students learn in a lively, inclusive and truly international community – with regular events, public lectures and extracurricular activities, including dedicated law societies, mooting competitions and an annual weekend away.
Our goal is to support students, academics and alumni to achieve their full potential in everything they do.
Learn more about our programmes and our history – spanning more than 100 years of teaching and research.
LSE Law School
Why LSE
University of the Year 2025 and 1st in the UK
Times and The Sunday Times - Good University Guide 20251st in London for the 13th year running
The Complete University Guide - University League Tables 20256th In the world
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Carbon Neutral In 2021, LSE became the first Carbon Neutral verified university in the UK
Your application
Overview
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified prospective students. At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic merit, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.
We carefully consider each application and take into account all the information included on your application form, such as your:
- academic achievement (including predicted and achieved grades)
- statement of academic purpose
- two academic references
- CV.
See further information on supporting documents.
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency. See our English language requirements.
When to apply
Applications for this programme are considered on a rolling basis. This means that applications will close once the programme is full.
There is no fixed deadline. However, you must apply a minimum of two months in advance of your first proposed module date.
Fees and funding
The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.
You're charged a fee for your programme. Your tuition fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It doesn't cover fieldwork, travel or living costs in London.
Home
Home student fee
The fee above is for 2024/25 and is £4,000 per module. You'll take a total of eight modules during the course of the programme.
You'll also be charged a registration fee of £650.
Overseas
Overseas student fee
The fee above is for 2024/25 and is £4,000 per module. You'll take a total of eight modules during the course of the programme.
You'll also be charged a registration fee of £650.
Learning and assessment
How you learn
How you're assessed
Courses will be examined through a combination of assessed essays (8,000 words) and take-home examinations. Up to three courses may be assessed through essay, with the remainder being assessed through take-home examinations.
You can choose in which courses you wish to submit the assessed essay. The take-home examinations will be downloaded and uploaded online.
You can view indicative details of hours, teaching staff, and assessment in the Calendar within each course guide.
Graduate destinations
Overview
The programme is designed for working professionals with a minimum of three years' post-degree experience in legal practice, for example, in a law firm, government, a company, a non-governmental organisation or an international organisation. The programme is recognised as enhancing a wide range of career paths.
Further information on graduate destinations for this programme
Median salary of our postgraduate students 15 months after graduating:
Top 5 sectors our students work in:
Career support
From CV workshops through to careers fairs, LSE offers lots of information and support to help you make that all-important step from education into work.
Many of the UK’s top employers give careers presentations at the School during the year and there are numerous workshops covering topics such as job hunting, managing interviews, writing a cover letter and using LinkedIn.
See LSE Careers for further details.