LLM Courses at the Oxford University

Oxford University offers an LLM programme and it is one of the top law schools in the world. The duration of the programme at the university is 10 months-1 year and its first-year fees vary between INR 26 L and INR 50 L. International students who wish to study LLM from Oxford can submit an online application through the official website by the programme deadline. 

Both universities namely the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are the top-ranked universities in the world for LLM program. They both have world-leading law experts as teaching staff. According to QS World University Rankings by Subject for Law course for 2023, the University of Oxford ranks at #2, whereas, the University of Cambridge ranks at #3. The University of Oxford does not offer a traditional LLM program, but a selection of law courses. The choice to study in either one of this university will be solely dependent on the applicant’s choice. However, some of the reasons to pursue an LLM at Oxbridge (the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge) are:

• Networking opportunities
• Law societies
• Law libraries
• Top legal education

The MSc in Law and Finance (MLF) is taught jointly by the Law Faculty and the Saïd Business School. The MSc combines a highly analytic academic core with tailor-made practical applications derived from collaboration with professional and regulatory organisations.It ranks highly in various educational rankings, reflecting its academic excellence. Students have access to the Oxford Saïd Finance Lab, which prepares them for careers in investment banking, private equity, and asset management. More than half of each class of MLF graduates go on to work in the legal industry, typically in big, corporate law firms in London or abroad. 

Oxford University fees for LLM courses vary from INR 26 L and INR 50 L for first-year. Students can pursue an LLM degree at the university in multiple specializations. Mentioned below is the Oxford University LLM fees for Indian students by specialization:

The BCL is a one-year full-time postgraduate course. The programme comprises approximately forty full options (including a dissertation option) and eight to ten half-options. Following are some key features of the program:

• The BCL employs a combination of seminars, tutorials, and lectures. Seminars are typically led by senior faculty members and encourage interactive discussion.
• Students will have access to University's wide range of world-class resources including libraries, museums, galleries, digital resources and IT services.
• Instead of a supervisor, BCL students have an academic advisor who meets with them at the start of the school year and then often once a term for the rest of the year.
• Graduates are equipped not only for legal practice but also for roles in academia, international organizations, and various sectors requiring advanced legal knowledge.