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LLM International Maritime Law

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    LLM 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

Course Description

The sea is vital to human existence – for commerce, navigation routes, and as a major source of natural resources. Legal expertise in the issues surrounding the law in these areas is always in demand.

Our LLM in International Maritime Law will give you an in-depth understanding of the law concerning contracts for the carriage of goods, marine insurance, international trade and law of the sea.

Learning from experts with high level academic and practical experience, you will gain specialist knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers, and open up a range of exciting career opportunities.

WHY INTERNATIONAL MARITIME LAW AT SWANSEA?

As a postgraduate student at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.

  • The International Commercial Arbitration (LACM17) module offered as part of this degree has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). This effectively means that LLM students who manage to successfully complete the International Commercial Arbitration module at Swansea will be eligible to apply to be awarded the level of Associate Member of the CIArb
  • 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021)
  • Our maritime law programmes are ranked in the UK top 10 (LLM Guide 2022)

On this LLM degree you will gain the knowledge and experience to develop into a 21st century lawyer or legal service practitioner with specialist and in-depth understanding of international maritime law.

Our postgraduate law degrees give you the opportunity to learn from academics who are industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this LLM in International Maritime Law is a 2:2 honours degree, ideally in a cognate discipline.

Candidates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply.

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

Graduates of the LLM in International Maritime Law are well positioned for stimulating and rewarding career opportunities.

Improving your employability is a key priority for us, and we organise a range of events to help, including the annual LLM careers fair, which gives you the opportunity to meet local and international law firms, as well as networking events and visits to leading practices in the City of London.

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