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LLM International Commercial Law

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    LLM 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Course Description

This interdisciplinary course is taught by the School of Law and the ICMA Centre, part of the renowned Henley Business School.

We prepare you to graduate with a diverse portfolio and skill set through our:

  • practice-focused approach. Develop valuable links with employers, gain real-world experience, and embed your learning in professional practice.
  • focus on research intensity. Advance your research skills with the support of experienced academics. You’ll be in good company: 100% of our research overall was judged to be world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (REF, 2014 – Law).

You will develop a comparative, international perspective of commercial law and benefit from:

  • high quality teaching and modules led by expert academic researchers and practitioners
  • opportunities to hear from guest speakers who excel in their fields
  • a dynamic, learning environment.

Entry Requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. Our students come with a variety of relevant legal and non-legal experience and all applicants are considered on individual merit.

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Student Destinations

Your postgraduate law degree can open doors to a range of careers, including roles within:

  • Specialised areas – law firms, and European, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations
  • Academic
  • Media – journalism and broadcasting
  • Civil service
  • Public service

Our graduates have found employment within national and international law firms, and as in-house lawyers for large multinational companies in the UK and abroad. A good proportion of our LLM graduates also work with the European Union, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the International Police (INTERPOL).

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Advanced International Commercial Law Issues
  • International Corporate Finance and the Law
  • Project
  • Project Skills

Optional modules

  • Financial Markets
  • Risk Management in Financial Services
  • Corporate Governance and Accountability
  • Governance and Compliance in Financial Services
  • Topics in Financial Regulation
  • Legal Aspects of International Financial Regulation
  • Introduction to International Law
  • Legal Aspects of Corporate Rescue
  • International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)
  • International Banking and Finance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law: Copyright and Designs
  • Competition Law
  • Privacy and Data Protection
  • Oil and Gas Contract Law
  • International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law
  • International Investment Law and Arbitration
  • Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
  • Legal Issues in Oil and Gas
  • Intellectual Property Law: Patents and Trademarks
  • Internet Law
  • International Trade and WTO Law

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