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Why is LLM short for Master of Laws?
LLM is a one-year advanced course of law, the full name of which is Master of Law, so the abbreviation of Master of Law is LLM.

LL in LLM is the abbreviation plural of Legum. Legum is the plural of Lex in Latin, and lex means law.

Master of Laws (LL.M) is a discipline of law, and it is a level between Bachelor of Laws and Doctor of Laws in degree education. It is aimed at candidates with a bachelor's degree in national education, focusing on solid theoretical research, aiming at cultivating all-round academic and practical talents for the country.

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LLM's training objectives:

The training goal of LLM is to conduct more in-depth research on various majors under the discipline of law with teaching and learning as the direction. The master of law is oriented to practical application and practice, mainly for the lawyer industry and legal affairs.

In terms of employment and qualification examination, Master of Laws has great advantages, such as civil service examination. Some public security departments only recruit master of law, and master of law cannot apply for it. The passing rate of the national judicial examination also far exceeds that of the Master of Laws.

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