Law Degrees at csu-online

The LLM degree of the California Southwest University allows students to develop their interests in many of the major areas of law. It also provides opportunities to study important specialized areas beyond the scope of the undergraduate degree.

Although the prescribed period of study after registration is one year, the demands of external study are rigorous and most students take up to two years to prepare for the examination. The University does not impose a minimum or a maximum statutory duration period. Degree is awarded on the successful completion of your program.

A good candidate for the LLM degree would be someone who needs the qualification for business, government, industry or academic advancement purposes. LLM programs are open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or the recognized equivalent. All Master’s candidates complete coursework to develop skills in effective research methodology, problem solving and comprehension of advanced principles. Demonstration of professional writing ability appropriate to the discipline is also required.

The Master’s Degree is earned by candidates who, through directed coursework study, demonstrate a mastery of the discipline and advanced capabilities in marshalling information and communicating significant information on some aspect of the discipline.

The Doctorate in Law degree (LLD/PhD) is earned by candidates who complete advanced level coursework and demonstrate theoretical competence leading to a dissertation, which the faculty recognizes as a contribution to the literature of the discipline. The dissertation is an independently developed study intended to make the candidate’s specialized knowledge available to his or her profession. It consists of three major components: the analytical exposition, the critical context, and the integrative conclusion. For csu-online, the disclosure of both the context of the study and the fulfilment of the student’s purpose are the direct responsibility of the degree candidate. The school’s Graduate Dissertation Committee will supervise the progress of the dissertation.

Course Routes Offered

Qualification	Route
LLM	BY DIRECTED COURSEWORK STUDY
LLD/PhD	BY RESEARCH & DISSERTATION

Course Modules

Module Code	Module Title
LAW601	GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
LAW602	ACTUS REUS (CONDUCT)
LAW603	MENS REA (STATE OF MIND)
LAW604	THE GENERAL AND OTHER DEFENCES
LAW605	PRELIMINARY OFFENCES
LAW606	ASSAULTS
LAW607	HOMICIDES
LAW608	PROPERTY OFFENCES
LAW609	STATUTORY PROVISIONS
LAW610	MODERN DEVELOPEMENTS