LLM International Business Law

The LLM (International Business Law) is designed for lawyers contemplating a career or currently working in international business law. The core module on International Business Law focuses on problem based issues across a broad spectrum of topics germane to the negotiation and executions of trans-national business contracts and arrangements. In a world where almost inevitably any significant business relationship is going to have at least one international element, the knowledge and skills obtained in this programme is a good investment in the future.
 
The core module covers a wide range of legal and regulatory issues pertaining to cross-border business activity and, for example, includes analysis, from a practical perspective, of such areas as jurisdictional issues – including cyber trade, capital transactions and settlement, cross border insolvency, international trade and labour law and the settlement of international disputes. While focused primarily on the English law, international law and international practice is covered where relevant.
 
In addition to this core module, you will be able to select three other modules in which, should you wish, you can focus in depth on such areas as UK and international banking law, corporate finance law and the law of business organisations.

Key Information

•Interact with a mix of academics, members of the judiciary and practitioners from various legal systems
•Meet eminent academics, officials, judges and practitioners through our guest speaker programme
•Develop a deep understanding of how the law works in practice
•Enhance your expertise by choosing from at least 14 specialist electives
•Access our specialist legal careers service even before you start your programme
•Opportunities to participate in an international symposium
•Opportunity to get involved in our award-winning Pro Bono Centre offering legal advice

Is the programme for me?

The LLM (International Business Law) is aimed at lawyers who are or will practice in areas of the law, in the UK or elsewhere, that involve international business activity. The issues that the core module addresses are wider than, for example, the LLM (Commercial Law) although to reinforce and expand one’s knowledge of commercial law it is possible to take this module as an elective. The programme addresses particular areas of law that are necessarily important in being able to advise on cross border business activity.

How will I be taught?

To ensure you get the most from your study, modules are taught with a mix of lectures and small group seminars, supported by comprehensive online material. Our lecturers are experts in their relevant subject areas, many having international reputations and current practical experience.

You will receive excellent teaching and support, and will be encouraged to research and study independently with the support of your personal tutor, and when it comes to your dissertation a dedicated supervisor.

Comprehensive learning material can be accessed anytime, anywhere via our virtual learning environment. Most lectures are also available on MP3 and MP4 files.