LLM Year Planner

The LLM programmes can be taken either full-time (over a year) or part-time (over two years). The LLM academic year runs from September to September.

LLM Academic Calendar for 2012-13

Term One: 24 September to 7 December 2012
Enrolment is in week commencing Monday 17 September 2012	Enrolment and Induction - Full Programme of Events Induction events will be held on Tuesday 18 (full day) and Wednesday 19 September (half day a.m.) and will include an overview of the LLM year ahead, the module selection process and dissertation advice as well as opportunities to meet academic staff. A library induction will also be offered during this week. At induction you will receive your Handbook, timetable and other important documentation.
	Cumberland Lodge residential induction trips During induction week we take a limited number of LLM students to a residential induction at Cumberland Lodge, a seventeenth century house held in the historic and beautiful setting of Windsor Great Park, Berkshire. Organised and paid for by the School of Law, students can meet lecturers in an informal atmosphere, as well as getting to know other students and the administrative support staff who play a vital role during your studies at the Postgraduate School of Law. We also cover one of the vital induction sessions during this visit – students not attending the residential induction have a special session and lunch arranged in a historic London venue during the induction week. Note: As spaces are limited at the Lodge, we do give priority to overseas students who may not have previously visited the UK.
24 September 2012	Teaching begins. The first term comprises 11 weeks of teaching. During this period you will be attending lectures and tutorials.
	After two weeks of teaching you will need to indicate your final choice of the three taught module elements of your LLM. At this stage you can opt for a General or Specialised LLM which will depend on your choice of modules. The LLM Administration team will assist you with this process.
7 December 2012	End of term one. The Christmas vacation runs from 7 December 2012 until 7 January 2012. This will be a four-week break from teaching. You will want to use this time to consolidate and develop the work you have done in your first term - and to have a rest.
Term Two: 7 January to 22 March 2013
7 January 2013	Start of term two. You will continue to attend lectures and tutorials for your three taught-modules. By now, you should be gaining a deep knowledge of your chosen subjects and developing your own insights into the complex problems you are studying.
22 March 2013	End of term two. The Easter vacation runs from 22 March until 29 April 2013. Between the end of Term 2 and the start of the examination period, there will be a four-week break. This will be a vital time for you to revise and develop your thoughts ahead of the examinations.
Term Three: 29 April to 7 June 2013 (or on completion of exams if later)
29 April 2013	Start of term three - no regular teaching. Some revision classes and dissertation support seminars will be available followed by exams in May and June. It is important that students remain on campus during this period to continue with their research for the compulsory dissertation and to take advantage of any additional support provided.
29 April to 7 June 2013	Examination period The majority of the taught modules are assessed by formal examinations, typically a three-hour unseen paper. Some modules may use different assessment methods (such as course essays), which will be made clear during the module selection process and is also noted on the module descriptions on this website.
Mid-June to mid-August	You will be working exclusively on your 15,000 word dissertation.
Mid-August	You will need to submit your dissertation for marking.
Mid-November	Results time! You will be notified of your results via your individual MYSIS (online student information system) very soon after the meeting of the LLM Board of Examiners in October.
December	Graduation ceremonies. Many LLM students return to Queen Mary, University of London for a graduation ceremony to celebrate their achievement with family and friends.

Throughout your Studies and Beyond

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