LLM Employment Law and Practice (distance learning)

Employment Law in Context in the UK and EU – the aim of this module is provide a concise overview of current employment law to underpin the optional modules. Lawyers approach the subject of employment law as a legal discipline but their expertise is enhanced if they have an appreciation of the wider context within which employment law fits. The manager also needs to obtain knowledge of employment law to be equip him or her for modern HR management.

You will also select elective modules which might include:

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Civil Liberties in the Workplace
• Collective Labour Law
• Equal Opportunities in the Workplace
• Health and Safety Law
• Individual Employment Law
• Negotiated Study
• People Management within Organisations

Dissertation

You must also undertake a dissertation, providing an invaluable opportunity to work in depth on a particular aspect of the law. You will need to apply and enhance your technical knowledge and critical awareness in a subject of your choice. In order to obtain the LLM in Employment Law and Practice your dissertation must have an employment law theme.

Note: All modules are subject to change in order to keep content current.

The LLM is studied by distance learning and is fully assessed by coursework and a dissertation. The distance learning mode involves optional attendance at Leicester De Montfort Law School, for a maximum of ten Saturday study days during the period of study. The course is structured in a way that allows you to exit at one of several points, if desired, each with a postgraduate award.