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Law by Research - LLM

The LLM by Research is primarily made available for those who wish to complete a research degree in one year (full-time) and may be particularly suited to those who already have some practical expertise. The intended subject of the research should normally be one in which the Law School does not offer a taught Master's degree.

Law by Research LLM

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed from those holding a good second-class honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification. Lancaster's taught postgraduate degrees are designed to be suitable for non-law as well as law graduates, so it is not necessary to have a law degree.

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Alumni story

Hon. Marilyn Dumkelechukwu Okowa-Daramola is a Delta State House of Assembly Legislator in Nigeria. Elected to office in March 2023, she represents Ika Noth-East State Constituency. She is the Finance and Appropriation Committee Chair and Deputy Chair for Housing, Women's Affairs, Girl Child, and Humanitarian Support Services.

Hon. Okowa-Daramola holds a master’s degree in law (with a distinction) from Lancaster University (2013) and a bachelor's degree in law from the University of Nottingham (2010).

She started her Public Service Career as a Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Delta State on Girl Child Empowerment, where she headed the Girl Child Empowerment Office from July 2019 to March 2022. During her tenure, she pioneered Project GEST – the Girls Entrepreneurship and Skills Training Programme, which occasioned the training and establishment of 1850 young female entrepreneurs in Delta State. She worked in the Central Bank of Nigeria as an Assistant Legal Officer between 2014 and 2018 and, before that, as an Associate in reputable law firms in Nigeria.

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Hon. Marilyn Dumkelechukwu Okowa-Daramola

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