Masters degrees: LLM (Financial Regulation and Compliance)

Almost every day a new story hits the headlines demonstrating the vital importance of proper vigilance and a high level of scrutiny in relation to the regulation and compliance aspects of investment. As a graduate of the LLM (Financial Regulation and Compliance) you will understand not only the financial side of investment, but also its legal, regulatory and compliance aspects and the ethical values which should underpin practice in this area. The need for such specialist graduates has never been more apparent.

BPP Law School has been designated by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) as a 'Centre of Excellence' in the field of investment regulation and compliance. This means that if you graduate with our LLM (Financial Regulation and Compliance) you will be eligible for full student CISI membership and will qualify for the award of the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance* in addition to the LLM.  

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This programme is suitable for:

  • lawyers
  • compliance officers and regulators working in the financial services industry
  • those seeking legal work in the financial services industry


The programme aims to develop your:

  • knowledge of the relevant law
  • ability to conduct advanced legal research
  • knowledge and experience of relevant areas of compliance
  • drafting, analytical and presentation skills relevant to the practice of law in financial regulation and compliance
  • knowledge and experience of risk management

Preparing you for practice

In today's competitive employment market an additional qualification in a specialist subject will set you apart from other candidates and facilitate your career progression. BPP's LLM (Financial Regulation and Compliance) is practice-focussed and as such includes the following elements:

  • taught by a mix of experienced practitioners and academics
  • first rate resources designed to simulate life in practice
  • speaker programme developed to give you as wide exposure as possible to the financial regulation and compliance environment
  • personal tutor support and guidance to increase your confidence and assist you in realising your potential
  • a wide range of modules giving you the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of financial regulation and compliance
  • opportunity to gain clinical legal experience through our award-winning pro bono centre
  • access to a job vacancies database with a large range of legal posts, including some which are exclusively open to BPP students
  • networking with like-minded students wishing to specialise in financial regulation and compliance

 

*Subject to passing a CISI administered exam.