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CAREERS
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The LLM is a specialised programme that provides a thorough grounding in the legal knowledge and skills required in today’s global business environment. Designed to accommodate both graduates with a law degree and graduates without a law degree, they provide a firm foundation in Healthcare and Medical Law and International Business and Trade Law as well as the opportunity to pursue one’s interest in a number of specific legal areas. The course will be delivered through a combination of face to face classroom seminars and online engagement with the facilitators.
Graduates with Law Degree - 18 MONTHS
12 months 6 months
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5
10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 4 weeks 5 months
Graduates with Law Coursework Degree module 1
Coursework Coursework Coursework Research Master Dissertations of Laws module 2 module 3 module 4 Methods 2
Research Methods 1
International Students will be required to attend i a seminar on the Malaysian Legal System during the orientation period.
Graduates without Law Degree - 21 MONTHS
15 months 6 months
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3
Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5
10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks 4 weeks 5 months
Pre-requisite Graduates Bridging without Module Coursework (10 weeks) Law module 1 Degree Research Master Legal Coursework Dissertations of Laws Coursework Coursework Methods 2 Methods and module 2 module 3 module 4 Introduction to Malaysian Legal System Research Methods 1 This publication contains information, which is current as of August 2018. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylor’s University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any information described here without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.