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Professional Skills

Find out more from Elliott Geisinger, Partner of Schellenberg Wittmer's International Arbitration Group

Elliot discusses his experience lecturing for the Law School's Professional Skills programmes and how choosing Professional Skills can enhance student employability.

Hear from one of our LLM Professional Skills students

Meet King Fung, a LLM Professional Skills student from Hong Kong, China. King explains why he opted to study an online LLM and attend the Professional Skills summer school on campus in Aberdeen.

What does the Professional Skills LLM study route offer?

Dr Gloria Alveraz, Professional Skills Programme Coordinator, shares what to expect when studying the Professional Skills LLM study route.

Study Routes Explained | Dissertation and Professional Skills Options

Hear from Professor Greg Gordon, Head of School of Law giving insight into the two study options available when considering a postgraduate law degree at the University of Aberdeen.

Do Law Differently with Professional Skills

Hear from industry experts and the students they teach on our Law with Professional Skills programmes

What is Professional Skills?

The Professional Skills Masters programmes offer a practical alternative to completing a traditional dissertation for your Master's degree, learning sought-after industry skills to help develop your professional career across three consecutive weeks in July.

Why should I consider the Professional Skills Master's route?

choose to be tutored by industry-leading professors and industry experts from across the globe
enhance your careers prospects with problem-based learning and job-focused training
complete a study route that has been designed in consultation with a wide range of industry experts
benefit from structured course content designed to support the development of broader personal and professional competencies
expect a range of taught and interactive seminars, lecture classes, industry presentations, case-study assignments and simulation exercises that bring general principles into direct and immediate application
work together, in person, with your classmates in a collaborative learning environment, building both professional and social networks
online LLM Professional Skills programme options available for students who need flexibility to study between work and life commitments

On Campus or Online?

We have a large selection of Professional Skills LLMs available via two modes of delivery - on campus and online. What's right for you depends on your study priorities. Completing your LLM on campus provides face to face interaction with peers and staff, use of the universities facilities and the option to attend in events and social activities. However, if you're looking for flexible learning at your own pace, and the ability to manage your studies between life and work commitments, online LLM Professional Skills programmes may be more suited to you. Find out more below:

On-Campus Professional Skills LLM programmes

Energy

LLM Energy Transition Law - Professional Skills

Gain valuable insight into this fast-developing, highly topical sector by combining the theoretical study of law with practical skills courses designed in collaboration with industry professionals.

LLM Oil and Gas Law - Professional Skills

Build the intellectual, critical and practical skills required to practice as a trained professional in this global field.

Commercial Law

LLM International Commercial Law - Professional Skills

Build the intellectual, critical and practical skills required to practice as a trained professional in this global field.

LLM International Trade Law & Treaty Negotiation - Professional Skills

Combine specialist legal expertise and practical negotiation skills for a sparkling career in the fast-growing and highly competitive field of international trade.

LLM International Dispute Resolution - Professional Skills

LLM International Dispute Resolution delivers a legal education that combines a focus on International Dispute Settlement with the practical tools required to succeed in the field.

Intellectual Property

LLM International Intellectual Property and Information Law - Professional Skills

This programme provides a challenging and stimulating base for careers in innovation, creativity, and information technology.

International Law

LLM International Law - Professional Skills

Tailored for individuals aspiring to become versatile international lawyers, this programme caters to various special interests such as international human rights law, environmental protection, and negotiation of trade agreements.

Online Professional Skills LLM programmes

LLM International Trade Law - Professional Skills - Online

LLM Dispute Resolution - Professional Skills - Online

LLM Oil and Gas Law - Professional Skills - Online

LLM Energy Transition Law - Professional Skills - Online

More helpful information about studying online with University of Aberdeen can be found here.

What our students say

Shikha Rastogi, LLM Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills.

“The professional skills course is tailored specifically for those who have a professional background or who want to enter the legal industry professionally. As I already had several years' experience in India working in a law firm as a corporate lawyer, the professional skills route was undoubtedly, the right option for me.”

Yolander Persaud, LLM Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills.

“The Professional Skills aspect of the programme was attractive as it bridged academia and application of knowledge, skill and experience. It gave me considerable training and insight into Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs), Farm-in, Farm-out negotiations, as well as key awareness of cultural differences and peculiarities in contract negotiations.”