LLM Law and Business: Management

The LLM Law and Business: Management at the University of Exeter provides a practical and research-driven learning experience that helps you connect legal knowledge with real-world business and management challenges. Through interactive teaching, independent research, discussions with academics and peers, and engagement with professional perspectives, you will develop strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills that are valuable across legal and business careers. You will also become part of Exeter Law School’s research community through affiliation with one of its research centres, giving you opportunities to engage with specialist areas of legal research.

Your learning experience is supported by a range of specialist facilities and professional opportunities, including:

• Interactive seminars, discussions, and critical debates with academics and international students, helping you explore current issues in law, business, and management.

• A Dissertation project that allows you to conduct independent research, develop advanced legal writing skills, and investigate a topic related to your academic or professional interests.

• Affiliation with an Exeter Law School research centre, giving you the opportunity to participate in a wider academic community and engage with specialist research activities.

• Research seminars featuring academics and legal professionals, providing insight into emerging developments in law and business.

• Pro bono opportunities that allow you to gain practical legal experience while contributing to community-focused projects.

• Internship opportunities that help you gain professional experience and improve your employability.

• Access to a purpose-built Moot Court with advanced video conferencing facilities, where you can develop advocacy, presentation, and legal argument skills.

• Networking opportunities with legal professionals, alumni, honorary graduates, and guest speakers to help you build valuable professional connections.

• Access to the Lasok Law Library, which provides more than 40,000 legal volumes, 24-hour access, quiet study spaces, collaborative work areas, and resources to support advanced legal research.

• Access to University of Exeter Business School facilities, including specialist teaching spaces, collaborative learning areas, study facilities, and careers support services.

• Guidance from experienced academic staff and personal tutors throughout the programme to support your academic and professional development.

The LLM Law and Business: Management at the University of Exeter prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities by combining advanced legal knowledge with practical business and management skills. Through the programme, you will develop commercial awareness, research expertise, communication abilities, and strategic thinking, preparing you for roles such as Management Consultant, Business Development Manager, Operations Manager, and Legal Consultant. Graduates can pursue careers across law firms, corporate organisations, international businesses, public sector organisations, and research-focused fields.

As you prepare for your career, you will benefit from a range of employability support and professional opportunities:

• Dedicated support from an Employability Officer, providing career guidance and advice tailored to help students achieve their professional goals.

• Access to the University's Career Zone, offering one-to-one career advice, CV and application support, interview preparation, skills workshops, and career planning resources.

• Opportunities to connect with employers through the annual Law Fair, employer presentations, networking events, mentoring opportunities, and professional development activities.

• Strong links with legal professionals, alumni, and organisations at regional, national, and international levels, helping students build valuable professional networks.

• A globally recognised Master of Laws (LLM) qualification delivered jointly with the University of Exeter Business School, which holds the prestigious AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS triple accreditation, enhancing the international value of the degree.

• Graduates progress into careers in law firms, international trading companies, chartering, trade and marine insurance, the European Commission, government organisations, international courts, regional organisations, and NGOs.

• The programme also supports careers in business and management fields such as Graduate Manager, Management Consultant, Business Development Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Procurement Specialist, Business Analyst, and Strategy Professional.

• The University does not publish programme-specific employment rates or graduate salary figures for the LLM Law and Business: Management programme.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the LLM Law and Business: Management, you can continue your academic journey by pursuing a PhD in Law or other research degrees related to law, business, management, or international commercial issues. The programme also provides a strong foundation for further specialist study in areas such as corporate law, commercial law, business strategy, governance, and international business.