Yes it does not matter what you think the system is. It is clear you're on the other side of Mars at the moment.

What matters are the direct references I posted from the websites you specifically mentioned yourself.

And just so we know exactly where we stand, here are some quotes from the other universities you mentioned - Cambridge and Durham:

"The LL.M., as a Masters degree, is intended for those who wish to pursue further legal studies after completing their first degree in law, including those who are considering an academic career or intend to practice law."

http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/courses/llm/

"The minimum entry requirement for the LL.M. is normally a First class degree in law from a UK university, or the equivalent from an overseas institution.

The LL.M. Admissions Committee does consider applications from those with a non-Law first degree, provided that in addition to their degree they have either substantial relevant professional legal experience or have obtained a professional legal qualification with the equivalent of a First Class result. However, a first degree in Law is the preferred preparation for the Cambridge LL.M."

http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/courses/llm/academic_and_language_requirements.php

"To be considered for the LLM programme, candidates should normally have obtained either a Law Degree or a Joint Honours Degree with a major Law component from an approved University or Institution, at the standard of Class 2 Division I or higher (or of an equivalent standard)."

http://www.dur.ac.uk/law/llm/admissions/

suit yourself.

Just earlier I was laughing at rjb203 spitting the dummy about "british superiority" in another thread, and here you are actually saying "i think it is clear who is in England and who is not". And to his or her credit, rjb203 had the courage to apologise after realising the mistake.

http://www.postgraduateforum.com/showmessage.asp?thread=7885&cat=4&threadpage=1&order=2

'You can't possibly do an LLM degree without having done an LLB beforehand. The masters degree you are likely to be doing is probably a specialist masters for non-law graduates, which means it has a specific focus on one area of the law. What area is it?'

The LLM that I am currently studying is not a specialist masters. We have the option of gaining the masters in Intellectual Property specialist status if we so wish, but this would involve taking each unit that is related to I.P Law (including the dissertation).
The units I have chosen to take, as well as those chosen by my classmates - who all hold LLB's are Advanced Issues of Criminal Liability, Trademark Law and Legal Research. When I go back after xmas we will study Discrimination and Human Rights.
I dont have an LLB, but the masters I am studying is the same conventional standard as that taught across the university network in the UK.

I gained entrance to the course through study of law at college level, and the study of media law in my undergraduate journalism degree. I impressed through my application, and this leaded to me gaining entrance to the course. I am the only non-law graduate in the class, however I have been told that there have been many before me.
Thanks for the advice,

Out of curiosity - since you did gain entry into the LLM, why have you not chosen to study media law to build on your undergraduate studies? It would have strengthened your expertise and provided a clearer career path for you. Someone else might have a different opinion but for me personally I think it leaves you a little out in limbo with the broad range of LLM subjects you've taken (especially when you are not intending to gain legal qualifications to work as a lawyer).

I suppose if you were to go directly into journalism after completion of the LLM, you could go into legal reporting since you now have a deeper understanding of the law in the subjects you've chosen. There wouldn't be a media organisation out there who would dispute your legal knowledge with an LLM under your belt.

All the best Chris in whatever you chose to do. Clearly, some people have very dated perceptions of the legal profession. No one can stop you from choosing a legal career. Don't listen to naysayers. You can practice law just as well as any so called 'lawyers' out there. There are too many people who'll tell you how you're not good enough for law. That's just them displaying their own insecurities that a non-lawyer can actually know a thing or two about the law. You actually have a lot to offer the profession. It's no longer an elitist profession. Feel free to ask any further questions that you may have about how to go about everything. I'm happy to help.

'Elitism'.. that's hypocritical BS coming from someone who argues 'british superiority'.

Well, you can choose MA as your postgraduate major if you do not have LLB.

For more information about law.
You can come to browse www.llmstudy.com
and ask question here www.llmstudy.com/forums

Hi
Im not wanting to get in the middle of the disagreement but thought it might help Chris to know that you DONT have to have done an LLB to get onto an LLM. I myself have done both and was pleasantly surprised by the number on non legal graduates on my LLM course. Now that I teach, I actively encourage students from other disciplines as the legal system is better suited to more rounded individuals. Hope that helps clear things up!

oh but this does vary from country to country hence the confusion! I know America seems stricter in asking for a LLB as a prerequisite for a LLM.

totally agree with you Gracie.