LLM testimonials
“Legal concerns are no longer merely local in nature, they are global. I chose to attend UEA’s International LLM program in order to gain a better understanding of global legal relations. UEA’s program has not disappointed.
Through UEA’s program I have come in contact with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, societies, and legal systems. This taught me about the global nature of law, and the need to be able to view legal situations through many societal and cultural lenses. In addition, the comparative nature of UEA’s program has allowed me greater understanding and insight into the legal theory of my own nation.
UEA’s program has equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary for navigating today’s global legal issues. In turn, these skills will allow me to help clients compete within the global marketplace.”
John Nelson (USA), Masters of Law, Information Technology and Intellectual Property 2008/09
“When I was choosing universities, I was mainly looking for a course structure which would offer me the best chances for future development. The LLM course offered by the University of East Anglia is one of the best courses in the United Kingdom, offering a wide range of modules covering the most contemporary and important legal areas.
In addition to this, as an international student, I was also encouraged to choose UEA because of the reputation the university has abroad and the fact that it is situated in Norwich, one of the most beautiful cities in UK.
Norwich is in the eastern part of England and is two hours from London, and is a safe and convenient place to live. The people here are very friendly and there are many places to enjoy life in Norwich, my personal favourite being the spectacular sport facilities. You can practice your favourite sport in the sport park with your friends or you can ask an instructor to really help to improve your skills.”
Emad Almutairi (Saudi Arabia), Masters of Law, International Commercial and Business Law, 2009/10
“I really enjoyed doing my Masters, studying issues in competition law and the interdisciplinary approach involving law, economics and policy. I liked the academic programme and support offered by the Centre for Competition Policy. I wanted to have a mixture of courses covering areas of competition law and economics of competition. The LLM in International Competition Law and Policy offered exactly that.
The support I got from UEA from the time of my first inquiry until my final choice was encouraging too. The academic and personal support I received during my Masters, excellent supervision, good facilities for research and the Centre for Competition Policy provided very strong arguments for staying at UEA.
I met people from all over the world. Discussions were and are very interesting because of different cultural and legal backgrounds. The social life is very colourful.
The advantages are manifold: I love to learn and study. Postgraduate studies offer a good opportunity to meet people and establish a social and professional network in a chosen field. One’s career might benefit from a postgraduate degree as well. The LLM is beneficial for the job market in general, especially if I wanted to work as a lawyer in an international law firm.”
Sebastian Peyer (Germany), Masters of Law, International Competition Law and Policy 2007/08
“I was working for years in a Ministerial Cabinet Office in Tunisia when I decided to go back to University. It was a very challenging decision. Coming from a Mediterranean country, basically dealing in French and applying a civil law system, it was quite difficult for me to be in a Law School again. As soon as I entered the Norwich law school, I just forgot about all this and got spontaneously involved in the environment.
My tutors are absolutely brilliant: dedicated to their work, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Yet this is not the most exciting thing - they are very approachable, helpful and really kind. So do not hesitate, if you want to change your life and get a very good qualification, just get enrolled in one of the Norwich Law School Postgraduate programmes.”
Nefissa Chakroun (Tunisia), Masters of Law, Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law 2008/09
“The Law School provides a friendly and stimulating academic and social environment. The modules themselves (which are normally taught in groups of not more than twenty students to one or even two lecturers) increase the knowledge of the substance of the course and provide a deeper insight into the interconnectivity of the different fields of law taught within the LLM.
The lecturers and staff are open to discuss your problems and queries and are even happy to welcome you if you just want to talk to somebody. Due to the different backgrounds of the lecturers, academics and practitioners, every aspect of the law studied is covered and it does not become one sided. The constant positive support and feedback received from the academic staff helps you to develop an understanding of the field of law studied and to increase your legal skills, especially if coming from abroad.
In addition, the different social events, organised by both the Law School itself and the Postgraduate Law Society, give you the opportunity to meet a great variety of people with different national, cultural and legal backgrounds and hence increase the internationality of the Masters course.
I would never want to miss the opportunity to do the International Commercial and Business Law LLM as it was an absolutely positive experience both on an academic and personal basis.”
Marc Anthony Pruem (Germany), Masters of Law, International Commercial and Business Law, 2009/10
“My one year at UEA has been an absolutely amazing experience. I am definitely getting what I want. The Law School provides a variety of courses, it is very helpful to master your specialty and learn some new areas of law.
My one year at UEA has been an absolutely amazing experience. I am definitely getting what I want. The Law School provides a variety of courses, it is very helpful to master your specialty and learn some new areas of law
Being a student of UEA Law School, you will get plenty of opportunities to build on your knowledge, both academic and extracurricular. Discussing with the professors, you can get lots of invaluable insights and ideas in law. Communicating with your classmates, who come from different countries and share different thoughts and cultures with you, is another great chance to get knowledge and inspiration. Furthermore, the most beneficial thing is the teaching method of LLM, which emphasizes more on the personal preparation and active discussion during class. This method forces the students to really familiarize and understand the topic and materials before debating on the class. It makes us more responsible and efficient in learning, benefiting me and my Chinese peers very much.
The UEA Law School is an excellent place for expanding your intellectual and knowledge horizons.”
Lian Guan (China), Masters of Law, International Commercial and Business Law, 2008/09
“Studying the LLM Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law with Research Methods Training at the University of East Anglia has been a challenging but very enjoyable experience for me. Truly international in terms of its academically diverse modules offered allied with its strong commitment to its students’ pastoral care, this course has given me a cosmopolitan legal education and global outlook.
The Norwich Law School has offered me a supportive and stimulating learning environment with excellent resources, such as a well stocked library, modern online facilities, public lectures by prominent legal practitioners, workshops linked with other law schools, approachable teaching faculty and staff and encouraged interaction with my fellow students from internationally diverse backgrounds.
Thanks to this LLM degree, I now have a sound basis of knowledge and specialism in Information, Technology and Intellectual Property Law, which has enabled me to comprehend the interface of law and technology; and various issues dealing with the ownership, use, transfer and management of intellectual property. Further, having completed my first degree in a foreign jurisdiction, its Induction Programme in Legal Skills and Research has developed my analytical and legal skills thus preparing me to practise law in a global environment. Therefore, I believe that this LLM degree has enhanced my marketability and employability globally, thus helping me to become a truly ‘international’ lawyer.”
Eileen Menezes (India), Masters of Law, Information Technology and Intellectual Properly Law 2008/09
“Studying my Masters in Law at UEA was an enriching experience. This postgraduate course not only provides me with general legal knowledge, it allows me to specialise in particular areas of law which is contemporary and relevant to my prospective career as a legal practitioner. The critical analytical skills acquired through this course will equip me for my future undertaking, providing me a special advantage over others in practice.
Academic staff at the Law School are committed and approachable in assisting us to resolve problems encountered throughout our studies. Besides academics, the Law School often holds social events to strengthen the relationship between students and the tutors. Such informal events allowed us to have a personal take with the tutors to discuss difficulties faced in the course. As a whole, the LLM in International Commercial and Business Law offered by UEA is highly recommended because it is relevant, comprehensive and practical.”
Brennen Teo (Malaysia), Masters of Law, International Commercial and Business Law, 2008/09
“UEA had a great campus atmosphere and student life and offered interesting postgraduate programmes. The LLM enabled me to learn a lot about the interface of law and economics which I have always found interesting … the Centre for Competition Policy has an excellent reputation with respect to research in competition law and economics. The seminar groups were small and our lecturers encouraged us to actively participate and were happy to help if questions arose outside the seminars. In addition, students on my course were integrated into the academic life of the Centre for Competition Policy. We were invited to attend seminars organised by the Centre and got to know several PhD students.
My further studies gave me the opportunity to specialise in an interesting field of law which I could not study in such detail during the undergraduate studies. An additional year at university also gives you a great opportunity of broadening your horizon and making friends with interesting people from all over the world.”
Eike Eden (Germany), Masters of Law, International Competition Law and Policy, 2006/07
“The manner in which competition law mixes law and economics attracted me. The modern day relevance and growing importance of competition law meant that my degree would be interesting and also enhance my career prospects. The international nature of the student population (and the subject matter) has allowed me to learn more about different legal systems around the world. UEA provides the opportunity to engage with students and lecturers who are as interested in the subject matter as you are.
The economics section of the course allowed me to engage with a completely different subject and learn how it influenced the law. Being able to concentrate and specialise in an area of law that grabs your attention motivates you to dig deeper and learn things that you wouldn’t during an undergraduate degree.
Focusing on context and the real world application of the law is valued by employers and gives you great material to discuss in your applications and interviews. I now work with one of the foremost experts on cross-border mergers and was able to refer to my dissertation during my interview for my training contract.”
Terence Devane (UK), Masters of Law, International Competition Law and Policy, 2006/07
“LLM is really a very well-regarded additional study, which is very helpful – for an occupation in a specific area of law as well as for possible further academic studies. Especially UEA with its fine lecturers and a high reputation Centre of Competition Policy offered a very good opportunity. It provided a very comprehensive introduction as well as an academic focus and helped me to gather specific expertise and a greater opportunity to work in a preferred field of law. My LLM year was full of positive experiences, both academically and privately.”
Christopher Both (Germany), Masters of Law, International Competition Law and Policy, 2006/07
“Studying an LLM at UEA was a wonderful experience for me. The University has a great atmosphere with excellent facilities which make studying a lot more enjoyable. The library provides postgraduate study rooms with amazing views. There is also a large sports park on campus with free entry for students. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The lecturers are equipped with experience and knowledge and are keen to share it with students. Although very busy, the staff are easy to contact and are willing to answer questions. Norwich is a beautiful quite city ideal for students, with a location not far away from London and approximately 35 minute drive to the beach. There are many attractions nearby including the Broads which can be a refreshing get-away on weekends.
All in all I had a great time in Norwich and learned a lot at the UEA. I strongly recommend studying an LLM at the UEA Law School because it provides a fulfilling experience.”
Fahad Albarrak (Saudi Arabia), Masters of Law, International Commercial and Business Law, 2009/10
