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Course overview

The International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM gives you an in-depth understanding of key areas of corporate and commercial law and the ability to develop research skills that can be applied in these areas of the law.

The programme is designed to provide you with critical analytical skills and insights into the governance of corporate activities, sales, finance, shipping, energy and investment-related transactions, dispute resolution and conflict of laws.

Teaching on the programme is driven by a strong sense of commercial realism and explore linkages, synergies and interactions between the law and the surrounding corporate and commercial world. These are explored from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.

Our online International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM comprises 12 modules taken over a period of (minimum) two years. Youre required to undertake 180 credits to obtain the full LLM. Each module runs over six weeks and consists of a variety of learning methods including video content, discussion boards, quizzes and other interactive content. The weekly live webinars are a great opportunity to interact with your peers and the Module Teacher to exchange views and develop a deeper understanding of the material.

Youre expected to undertake approximately 20 hours of study per week. The following table will give you an idea of what a typical academic week might look like:

Directed study per week: 2 hours (web content material including recorded video, text, graphics)

Self-directed learning and assessment work: 16 hours (including completing set tasks and reading, research, revision)

Other activity per week: 2 hours (1-hour live seminar and 1 hour of discussion board)

What you'll study

The programme aims to provide detailed insight and understanding of key areas within corporate and commercial law from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.

Youll explore the legal concepts, values, principles that underpin these areas of law, drawing on our research and cases at the forefront of practice.

Career options in International and Commercial Law

This programme will enhance your career options by allowing you to specialise in the highly sought-after areas of corporate and commercial law. You could work as a lawyer or consultant to international organisations across the public, private and not-for-profit sector. Its also an excellent foundation for students who are considering pursuing legal research.

Attracting a diverse and appealing cohort, a big advantage of the course is the chance to grow your global network. Youll be studying with legal professionals at various stages of their career from every corner of the globe. From top lawyers, senior partners, and judges to rising stars and new graduates, some of our students bring decades of experience to discussions, enriching your learning.

The Dickson Poon School of Law has strong connections with some of the worlds leading legal firms and international employers. Youll join a legacy of graduates that are sought out by some of the leading employers in the field.