Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: LLM 1 year full-time
This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of both public and private international law and will equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to gain a deeper understanding of the rules and principles that govern the way nations deal with each other. The course is ideal if you want to broaden your knowledge across international boundaries as well as if you are looking to work in legal practice or commercial legal work within corporations, non-governmental organisations or in government. The course combines the study of eight option modules chosen from a broad range of topics. Through these modules, you will gain an excellent insight into the foundations, general principles and current trends of international law, as well as the subject areas of international trade and finance, corporate law, world trade and environmental law.
You will conduct independent legal research throughout the course, culminating in your dissertation.
The International Law LLM stream will allow you to acquire the specialist knowledge and skills to further enhance your professional career. You will also develop your practical transferable skills including advanced verbal and written communication skills, presentation and planning.
2:1 degree in law or an equivalent degree in an appropriate discipline.
Relevant professional experience post-graduation is given due credit in considering entry requirements.
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There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.
Our Law Fair is held annually and attracts over 40 law firms and other graduate employers.
Two dedicated law careers tutors are on hand to discuss career options, upcoming opportunities and give advice about different firms.
We host a wide range of external speakers every year, representing the whole legal profession.
You get the chance to develop your legal skills during the course:
Core modules
Option modules
Choose six option modules from:
Semester 1
Semester 2
*Candidates who wish to study The Practice of International Commercial Arbitration must first study and pass International Commercial Arbitration.
Then choose two option modules from:
Semester 1
Semester 2
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