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LLM (Law) Abroad
An LLM (Master of Laws) is one of the most respected qualifications for legal professionals seeking international specialisation or a pathway to practise abroad. Studying abroad — in the UK, USA, or Australia — places you among world-leading law schools, provides exposure to common law systems and international legal frameworks, and connects you with a global network of law firms, courts, and international organisations.
Why study Law (LLM) abroad?
Global Recognition
An LLM from a top UK, USA, or Australian law school is recognised by law firms, courts, and international organisations worldwide, and is often essential for practising in a foreign jurisdiction.
Strong Earning Potential
LLM graduates command competitive salaries at top law firms. UK graduates earn £35,000–£90,000+/year; US graduates earn USD $85,000–$190,000+/year (Big Law associates); Australian graduates earn AUD $70,000–$120,000+/year.
World-Class Legal Networks
Leading law schools maintain deep ties with Magic Circle, Big Law, and international firms, offering clerkships, internships, and moot court opportunities unavailable elsewhere.
Academic Excellence
Access to leading faculty and research — from Harvard's case-method legacy to Oxford's BCL rigour to Melbourne's international law strength.
Post-Study Work & Bar Eligibility
The UK Graduate Route Visa, US OPT (and eligibility to sit certain state bar exams with an LLM), and Australia's post-study work visas make it easier to gain international legal work experience after graduation.
Specialisation Options
International programmes offer specialisations (International Law, Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Human Rights, Tax Law, Dispute Resolution) often unavailable or less developed in home countries.
Which country is right for you?
| Factor | United Kingdom | United States | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | 1-year LLM, Oxbridge/LSE global brand, Magic Circle firm access | World's top law school brands, Big Law/bar eligibility pathway | Clear PR pathway, strong international law focus, balanced lifestyle |
| Course Duration | 1 year (most LLM programmes) | 1 year (most LLM programmes) | 1 – 1.5 years (Master of Laws) |
| Approximate Fees | £19,000 – £45,000/year | USD $45,000 – $88,000/year | AUD $30,000 – $52,000/year |
| Post-Study Visa | 2-year Graduate Route Visa | OPT (12 months; up to 36 for STEM-designated programmes) | 2–4 year Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) |
| English Requirement | IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 (most universities) | IELTS 6.5 – 7.5 / TOEFL 79 – 110 | IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
| Factor | Canada | Germany | Ireland | New Zealand | Dubai / UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | One-year LLM with strength in public, commercial and Indigenous law | Specialist LL.M. options in commercial and European law | One-year LLM in a common-law jurisdiction within the EU | One-year LLM with public, environmental and Māori law strengths | International commercial law in a major arbitration hub |
| Course Duration | 1 year (1–2 years for thesis) | 1–2 years | 1 year | 1 year | 1–2 years |
| Approximate Fees | CAD $15,000 – $55,000 total programme fee | €0 – €1,500 per semester (public); €30,000 – €40,000 total (private) | €18,000 – €30,000 total programme fee | NZ$32,000 – NZ$58,000 per year | AED 70,000 – AED 110,000 total programme fee (BUiD); varies at public universities |
| Post-Study Visa | PGWP: up to 3 years for Master’s graduates (programme of 8+ months at an eligible institution) | 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation, then EU Blue Card or work visa | Stamp 1G graduate permission: up to 2 years for Master’s (Level 9) graduates | Post-study work visa: up to 3 years for Master’s (Level 9) graduates | University-sponsored student visa; graduate job-exploration and Golden Visa routes available to eligible graduates (check current rules) |
| English Requirement | IELTS 6.5–7.0 (programme-specific) | IELTS 6.5–7.0 / TOEFL 90–100 | IELTS 6.5–7.0 | IELTS 6.5–7.0 | IELTS 6.5; Arabic may be required for some programmes |
United Kingdom
Top universities for Law (LLM)
The United Kingdom is home to some of the world's top-ranked law schools, led by Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Most UK LLM programmes take just 1 year (full-time), making the UK one of the fastest routes to a globally recognised law qualification with strong common law grounding.
- 11.University of OxfordFaculty of Law · Oxford, EnglandApprox. £38,000 – £45,000 per yearBCL/MJur/MSc Law: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 22.University of CambridgeFaculty of Law · Cambridge, EnglandApprox. £38,000 – £44,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 33.London School of Economics and Political ScienceLSE Law School · London, EnglandApprox. £32,000 – £38,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 44.University College LondonUCL Faculty of Laws · London, EnglandApprox. £31,000 – £37,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 55.King's College LondonThe Dickson Poon School of Law · London, EnglandApprox. £29,000 – £34,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 66.University of EdinburghEdinburgh Law School · Edinburgh, ScotlandApprox. £26,000 – £31,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 77.University of GlasgowSchool of Law · Glasgow, ScotlandApprox. £23,000 – £28,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 88.University of NottinghamSchool of Law · Nottingham, EnglandApprox. £22,000 – £27,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 99.University of WarwickSchool of Law · Coventry, EnglandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1010.University of BristolLaw School · Bristol, EnglandApprox. £23,000 – £28,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1111.Durham UniversityDurham Law School · Durham, EnglandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1212.University of ManchesterSchool of Law · Manchester, EnglandApprox. £23,000 – £28,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1313.University of BirminghamBirmingham Law School · Birmingham, EnglandApprox. £22,000 – £27,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1414.University of LeedsSchool of Law · Leeds, EnglandApprox. £23,000 – £28,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1515.University of SheffieldSchool of Law · Sheffield, EnglandApprox. £22,000 – £27,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1616.University of SouthamptonSouthampton Law School · Southampton, EnglandApprox. £21,000 – £26,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1717.Cardiff UniversityCardiff School of Law and Politics · Cardiff, WalesApprox. £20,000 – £25,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1818.University of ExeterExeter Law School · Exeter, EnglandApprox. £21,000 – £26,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1919.Queen Mary University of LondonSchool of Law · London, EnglandApprox. £24,000 – £29,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 2020.University of AberdeenSchool of Law · Aberdeen, ScotlandApprox. £19,000 – £24,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
United States
Top universities for Law (LLM)
The United States holds the world's #1 ranked law school (Harvard) and dominates the global top 10, with Oxford and Cambridge the only non-US schools to break in. An LLM from a top US law school can also provide eligibility to sit certain US state bar exams (such as New York or California), opening a pathway to practise law in the United States.
- 11.Harvard UniversityHarvard Law School · Cambridge, MassachusettsApprox. USD $78,000 – $88,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 22.Yale UniversityYale Law School · New Haven, ConnecticutApprox. USD $75,000 – $85,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 33.Stanford UniversityStanford Law School · Stanford, CaliforniaApprox. USD $76,000 – $86,000 per yearLLM/JSM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 44.Columbia UniversityColumbia Law School · New York City, New YorkApprox. USD $78,000 – $88,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 55.New York UniversityNYU School of Law · New York City, New YorkApprox. USD $76,000 – $86,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 66.University of ChicagoChicago, IllinoisApprox. USD $74,000 – $84,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 77.University of PennsylvaniaPenn Carey Law · Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaApprox. USD $75,000 – $85,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 88.University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley Law · Berkeley, CaliforniaApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per year for international studentsLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 99.University of MichiganMichigan Law · Ann Arbor, MichiganApprox. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1010.Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown Law · Washington, D.C.Approx. USD $70,000 – $80,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1111.Duke UniversityDurham, North CarolinaApprox. USD $68,000 – $78,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1212.Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern Pritzker School of Law · Evanston, IllinoisApprox. USD $70,000 – $80,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1313.Cornell UniversityCornell Law School · Ithaca, New YorkApprox. USD $68,000 – $78,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1414.University of California, Los AngelesUCLA School of Law · Los Angeles, CaliforniaApprox. USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year for international studentsLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1515.University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VirginiaApprox. USD $62,000 – $72,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1616.University of Texas at AustinUT Austin School of Law · Austin, TexasApprox. USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year for international studentsLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1717.University of Southern CaliforniaUSC Gould School of Law · Los Angeles, CaliforniaApprox. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1818.Vanderbilt UniversityVanderbilt Law School · Nashville, TennesseeApprox. USD $60,000 – $70,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 1919.George Washington UniversityGW Law · Washington, D.C.Approx. USD $60,000 – $70,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
- 2020.Boston UniversityBoston, MassachusettsApprox. USD $58,000 – $68,000 per yearLLM: 1 year (full-time)Details
Australia
Top universities for Law (LLM)
Australia is a strong destination for legal education, with Melbourne Law School rejoining the global top 10 (THE Law rankings 2026). The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) allows extended post-study work rights, and many Australian LLM graduates pursue admission as a lawyer through each state's practical legal training requirements.
- 11.University of MelbourneMelbourne Law School · Parkville, Melbourne, VictoriaApprox. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 22.University of New South WalesUNSW Law & Justice · Kensington, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 33.University of SydneySydney Law School · Camperdown, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $46,000 – $52,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 44.Monash UniversityMonash Law School · Clayton (Melbourne), VictoriaApprox. AUD $44,000 – $50,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 55.Australian National UniversityANU College of Law · Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryApprox. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 66.University of QueenslandUQ Law School · St Lucia, Brisbane, QueenslandApprox. AUD $42,000 – $48,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 77.University of Western AustraliaUWA Law School · Crawley, Perth, Western AustraliaApprox. AUD $40,000 – $46,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 88.University of AdelaideAdelaide University — School of Law · Adelaide, South AustraliaApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 99.Macquarie UniversityMacquarie Law School · Macquarie Park, Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $38,000 – $44,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1010.Queensland University of TechnologyQUT Law School · Brisbane, QueenslandApprox. AUD $36,000 – $42,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1111.Griffith UniversityGriffith Law School · Gold Coast / Nathan, QueenslandApprox. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1212.Deakin UniversityDeakin Law School · Burwood (Melbourne) / Geelong, VictoriaApprox. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time); part-time optionsDetails
- 1313.University of Technology SydneyUTS Faculty of Law · Sydney, New South WalesApprox. AUD $34,000 – $40,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1414.University of WollongongSchool of Law · Wollongong, New South WalesApprox. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1515.University of NewcastleNewcastle Law School · Callaghan, Newcastle, New South WalesApprox. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1616.La Trobe UniversityLa Trobe Law School · Bundoora (Melbourne) / Bendigo, VictoriaApprox. AUD $30,000 – $36,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1717.RMIT UniversityGraduate School of Business and Law · Melbourne CBD, VictoriaApprox. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1818.Curtin UniversityCurtin Law School · Bentley, Perth, Western AustraliaApprox. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 1919.Flinders UniversityCollege of Business, Government and Law · Bedford Park (Adelaide), South AustraliaApprox. AUD $32,000 – $38,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (full-time)Details
- 2020.Bond UniversityFaculty of Law · Gold Coast, QueenslandApprox. AUD $40,000 – $48,000 per yearMaster of Laws (LLM): 1 – 1.5 years (accelerated, full-time)Details
Canada
Top universities for Law (LLM)
Canadian LLM programmes — at Toronto, UBC, McGill, Osgoode and Queen’s — are one-year degrees with course-based and thesis routes. An LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Canada, where National Committee on Accreditation and bar admission rules apply.
- 11.University of TorontoFaculty of Law · Toronto, OntarioApprox. CAD $35,000 – $55,000 total programme feeLLM (course-based or thesis): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 22.University of British ColumbiaPeter A. Allard School of Law · Vancouver, British ColumbiaApprox. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 total programme feeLLM (course-based or thesis): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 33.McGill UniversityFaculty of Law · Montréal, QuébecApprox. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or non-thesis): 1–1.5 yearsDetails
- 44.York UniversityOsgoode Hall Law School · Toronto, OntarioApprox. CAD $25,000 – $45,000 total programme feeLLM (research or professional streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 55.Queen’s UniversityFaculty of Law · Kingston, OntarioApprox. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 66.University of OttawaFaculty of Law (Common Law and Civil Law Sections) · Ottawa, OntarioApprox. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 77.Dalhousie UniversitySchulich School of Law · Halifax, Nova ScotiaApprox. CAD $20,000 – $40,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 88.University of AlbertaFaculty of Law · Edmonton, AlbertaApprox. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 99.University of CalgaryFaculty of Law · Calgary, AlbertaApprox. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 1010.University of VictoriaFaculty of Law · Victoria, British ColumbiaApprox. CAD $15,000 – $35,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 1111.University of ManitobaRobson Hall Faculty of Law · Winnipeg, ManitobaApprox. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 1212.University of SaskatchewanCollege of Law · Saskatoon, SaskatchewanApprox. CAD $12,000 – $25,000 total programme feeLLM (thesis or course-based): 1–2 yearsDetails
Germany
Top universities for Law (LLM)
English-taught LL.M. programmes in Germany are offered by Bucerius Law School, Heidelberg, Goethe Frankfurt, LMU, Hamburg and Cologne, with a mix of tuition-free and fee-charging options. An LL.M. alone does not qualify graduates to practise German law.
- 11.Bucerius Law SchoolHamburgApprox. €30,000 – €40,000 total programme fee (private law school; indicative; verify on official website)LL.M. in Law and Business: about 1 year (full-time)Details
- 22.Heidelberg UniversityFaculty of Law · Heidelberg, Baden-WürttembergNon-EU tuition of €1,500 per semester plus a semester fee of roughly €160LL.M. in German and European Law (English-taught options): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 33.Goethe University FrankfurtFaculty of Law · Frankfurt am Main, HesseProgramme-specific fees may apply; semester contribution of roughly €300–€400 per semester including a transport ticketLL.M. in Law and Finance (English-taught): about 1 year (full-time)Details
- 44.Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich)Faculty of Law · Munich, BavariaNo tuition fee at present for standard programmes (some LL.M. programmes charge fees); semester fee of roughly €100–€150 per semesterLL.M. in European and German Law / International programmes (English-taught options): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 55.Universität HamburgFaculty of Law · HamburgNo tuition fee for many programmes (some LL.M. programmes charge fees); semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketLL.M. in European Legal Studies / Law and Economics (English-taught options): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 66.University of CologneFaculty of Law · Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaNo tuition fee for many programmes (some LL.M. programmes charge fees); semester contribution of roughly €300 per semester including a transport ticketLL.M. in European and International Business Law (English-taught options): 1–2 yearsDetails
Ireland
Top universities for Law (LLM)
Ireland is the only common-law jurisdiction in the EU alongside Malta, which gives its LLM programmes at Trinity, UCD, UCC, Galway and UL particular value for EU and international commercial law. An LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in Ireland.
- 11.Trinity College DublinSchool of Law · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €24,000 – €30,000 total programme feeLLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 22.University College Dublin (UCD)Sutherland School of Law · Dublin, LeinsterApprox. €24,000 – €30,000 total programme feeLLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 33.University College Cork (UCC)School of Law · Cork, MunsterApprox. €18,000 – €26,000 total programme feeLLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 44.University of GalwaySchool of Law · Galway, ConnachtApprox. €18,000 – €26,000 total programme feeLLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
- 55.University of Limerick (UL)School of Law · Limerick, MunsterApprox. €18,000 – €24,000 total programme feeLLM (general and specialist streams): 1 year (full-time)Details
New Zealand
Top universities for Law (LLM)
New Zealand is a common-law jurisdiction with LLM programmes at Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, Otago, Canterbury, Waikato and AUT, including distinctive strengths in public law, environmental law and Māori legal perspectives. An LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in New Zealand.
- 11.University of AucklandFaculty of Law · Auckland, North IslandApprox. NZ$45,000 – NZ$58,000 per yearLLM (taught or research) / LLM in Commercial and Taxation Law: 1 yearDetails
- 22.Victoria University of WellingtonFaculty of Law · Wellington, North IslandApprox. NZ$40,000 – NZ$52,000 per yearLLM (taught or research): 1 yearDetails
- 33.University of OtagoFaculty of Law · Dunedin, South IslandApprox. NZ$38,000 – NZ$50,000 per yearLLM (taught or research): 1 yearDetails
- 44.University of CanterburySchool of Law · Christchurch, South IslandApprox. NZ$36,000 – NZ$48,000 per yearLLM (taught or research): 1 yearDetails
- 55.University of WaikatoTe Piringa – Faculty of Law · Hamilton, North IslandApprox. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per yearLLM (taught or research): 1 yearDetails
- 66.Auckland University of Technology (AUT)School of Law · Auckland, North IslandApprox. NZ$32,000 – NZ$44,000 per yearLLM (taught): 1 yearDetails
Dubai / UAE
Top universities for Law (LLM)
LLM programmes in the UAE are offered by BUiD, the University of Sharjah and UAEU, with a focus on UAE, Islamic and international commercial law, in a region with growing arbitration and commercial-law activity. An LLM alone does not qualify graduates to practise in the UAE.
- 11.The British University in Dubai (BUiD)Faculty of Law and International Relations · Dubai International Academic City, DubaiApprox. AED 70,000 – AED 110,000 total programme feeLLM in International Commercial Law (check current availability): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 22.University of SharjahCollege of Law · Sharjah, UAEFees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the universityLLM (Public / Private Law, check current availability): 1–2 yearsDetails
- 33.United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)College of Law · Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirateFees for international students vary by programme and nationality; confirm directly with the universityLLM (Public / Private Law, check current availability): about 2 yearsDetails
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