Master of Laws (LLM) in Advanced Legal Practice

Elevate your legal career with SEGi University’s intensive one-year LL.M programme—fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and the Ministry of Higher Education. Designed for practising lawyers and law graduates, this advanced programme combines eight core modules with a range of ten specialised electives, including options like Business Law & Practice, Advanced Banking Law, ADR, Media Law, Intellectual Property, and more. You’ll build a tailored academic experience aligned closely with your professional goals.

What sets this LL.M apart is its "Industry into Classroom" learning approach—blending theoretical study with real-world legal projects guided by experienced lecturers and industry practitioners. With a diverse student cohort representing over 90 nationalities, you'll also gain valuable perspectives and networking opportunities on a global scale.

Upon graduation, you’ll be positioned to pursue senior legal roles such as Contracts Director, Corporate Secretary, Compliance Officer, Legal Advisor, or even move into policy advocacy or judicial positions.

Programme Modules

Semester 1

• Core module: Legal Research Methodology
• Choose 2 electives from:
• Business Law & Practice
• Advanced Banking Law
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Semester 2

• Choose 2 electives from:
• Media Law
• Advanced Company Law
• Criminal Litigation

Semester 3

• Choose 3 electives from:
• Human Rights
• Civil Litigation & Advocacy
• Research Project
• Intellectual Property Law

Career Opportunities

As graduates of the programme, you can explore careers such as Contracts Manager, Corporate Secretary, Legal Advisor or Consultant, NGO Policy and Advocacy Expert, Compliance or Regulatory Director, Enforcement or Legal and Judicial Officer, as well as becoming a Politician.