Postgraduates: Do More With Law
We believe every student is unique - with different strengths and ambitions. We offer a rich portfolio of LLMs, a senior-status MA and many opportunities to explore careers within or beyond law. Our intellectually demanding, research-informed curriculum is delivered by academics who are leaders in their fields. Combining teaching and research excellence will enrich your learning experience and see you do more with law than you ever imagined possible.
Postgraduate virtual events
Join us for our upcoming virtual events in May 2022. Interested in studying an LLM? Join us on Friday 20 May. Or looking to convert to law? Join us on Thursday 26 May.
Why Bristol?
- Top three UK university for excellence in legal research (REF 2021)
- A Top 10 UK university and 58th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021)
- A Top 10 UK law school (QS World University Rankings for Law 2021, Times Higher Education World Rankings for Law 2021 and Complete University Guide for Law 2022)
- One of the 10 most targeted universities by top UK employers (High Fliers 2021)
- Ninth best European university for teaching (THE 2019)
- One of the largest legal centres outside of London (Chambers Student) with access to global law firms, policy makers, NGOs, alumni mentors and more
- Home to a diverse range of internationally recognised centres of research excellence and world-renowned experts
- Exciting opportunities for real-life experiences of law through our numerous law clinics, exclusive placements and mentoring schemes.
A rich portfolio of LLMs
Our wide range of distinctive LLMs offers a unique opportunity for our students and graduates to help shape and inform policy and legislation around the world and across many sectors.
Spotlight on employment law
Explore employment law with our LLM in Employment, Work and Equality Law or LLM in Labour Law and Corporate Governance. You will be challenged and inspired by world-leading labour lawyers dedicated to progressive and innovative thinking in these fields.
A senior-status MA
An accelerated, fast-track, senior status postgraduate degree, with options for specialist study. Graduate in two years versus three with an LLB - and with a deeper understanding of law and legal reasoning than is possible with a one-year Graduate Diploma in Law.
Real experiences of law
Through our Human Rights Law Clinic, a student-led Pro Bono legal services and initiatives such as the Freedom Law Clinic, you can gain recognised, real-life experience of law that employers in a wide range of sectors will value. Further opportunites include mentoring schemes and legal tech placements.
Access to diverse careers
With a rich calendar of career-focused activities and a strong collaboration between the School, our alumni, international law firms, non-governmental organisations and more, you will graduate with the skills, knowledge and contacts to fulfil your career aspirations and excel in or out of law.
Bristol is extremely diverse and this is perhaps what makes the university and indeed the city, great. Engaging with people from such diverse backgrounds and all parts of the world expands my mind and allows me to grow both professionally and personally.
Doing More with Law
Take a look at the Law School Employability Blog and gain insight into the opportunities our students have to start shaping their future careers.
I am from the US and decided to move to Bristol for university because I loved the city, the people, and the academic rigour of the law degree. I originally wanted to live in London, but after visiting Bristol, I realised how safe and welcomed I felt in a city that was large enough to be exciting and entertaining yet small enough to make me feel at home.
Take a virtual tour
Navigate through a virtual tour of the Law School, exploring the iconic Wills Memorial Building, library and state of the art teaching facilities.