The SOAS LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law is designed for law graduates and practicing lawyers who would like to acquire in-depth knowledge of the commercial world. Whether you want to join a commercial law firm or become an in-house counsel at a multinational company, or just want to know more about international commercial and economic law, this programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge to achieve your potential.
We will consider all applications with 2:ii (or international equivalent) or higher. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application including supporting statement and references.
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SOAS Law graduates leave SOAS as civic minded and critically engaged individuals who can effectively contribute to their communities and societies. With a thorough understanding of the legal dimensions underlying many of our global challenges today, our Law students are valued by employers due to their analytical skills, specialist knowledge, and global perspective.
SOAS Law graduates have found the LLM a vital boost to their work as legal professionals and that this Law Master provides an excellent base for further study towards a research degree such as a PhD leading to an academic career.
Compulsory
LLM Dissertation in Law - 60 credits
Open
Specialist pathway options
Students who wish to graduate with a specialised LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law are required to take at least 60 credits from the following list.
International Arbitration: Law and Theory - 15 credits
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International Arbitration: Practice - 15 credits
Open
Intellectual Property Law 1 (PG) - 15 credits
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Intellectual Property Law 2 (PG) - 15 credits
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International Investment Law - 15 credits
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Multinational Enterprises and the Law I - 15 credits
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Business and Human Rights in the Global Economy - 15 credits
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Transnational Law, Finance and Technology - 15 credits
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General Law options
Students who wish to graduate with a specialised LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law are required to take a further 30 credits from either the specialist pathway options list or the following general law options list.
Gender and the Law of War - 15 credits
Open
Human Rights of Women 1 - 15 credits
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Human Rights of Women 2 - 15 credits
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Law and Natural Resources 1: Framework, Rights and Land - 15 credits
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Law and Natural Resources 2: Biological Resources, Corporations and Mining - 15 credits
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Law, Religion and the State in South Asia 1: Constitutional and Criminal Law - 15 credits
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Law, Religion and the State in South Asia 2: Religious Personal Law - 15 credits
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International Human Rights Clinic - 30 credits
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Human Rights and Islamic Law 1 - 15 credits
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Human Rights and Islamic Law 2 - 15 credits
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Law and Development in Africa I: Theories and Concepts - 15 credits
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Law and Development in Africa II: Thematic Topics - 15 credits
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International laws on the use of force - 15 credits
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Foundations of International Law - 15 credits
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The Law of Armed Conflict - 15 credits
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Colonialism, Empire and International Law - 15 credits
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Water Justice: Rights, Access and Movements - 15 credits
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Comparative Constitutional Law - 15 credits
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Law and Society in Southeast Asia - 15 credits
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Law and Postcolonial Theory - 15 credits
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International Criminal Law - 15 credits
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Gender, Law and Society in The Middle East and North Africa - 15 credits
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Gender, Sexuality and Law: Selected Topics - 15 credits
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Gender, Sexuality and Law: Theories and Methodologies - 15 credits
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Law, Rights & Social Change - 15 credits
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Law, Environment and Social Justice - 15 credits
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International Migration Law - 15 credits
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International Refugee Law - 15 credits
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Law, Environment, and the Global Commons: Ice, Sea, Space and Beyond - 15 credits
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International Environmental Law - 15 credits
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The Prohibition of Torture in International Law - 15 credits
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Alternatives to Sustainable Development: Rights of Nature and Harmony with Nature - 15 credits
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Israel, Palestine, and International Law (15Cr) - 15 credits
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Palestine, Resistance, and the Law - 15 credits
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Alternative Dispute Resolution I - 15 credits
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Law and the Climate Crisis - 15 credits
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International Protection of Human Rights - 15 credits
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Islamic Family Law - 15 credits
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Islamic Legal Theory - 15 credits
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Colonial Geographies of International Law - 15 credits
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Law and Society in The Middle East and North Africa - 15 credits
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Race, Law and Literature - 15 credits
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Open options
Students who wish to graduate with a specialised LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law must take an additional 30 credits from either the specialist pathway list, the general law option list or SOAS open options.
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