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LLM International Commercial Law and Legal Practice

LLM International Commercial Law and Legal Practice

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Full time | University of Roehampton | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

International Law Legal Practice Company Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Academically rigorous, relevant and socially responsive, this LLM offers a distinct approach to studying international commercial law.

Study a vibrant, stimulating, outward-looking and up-to-date LLM International Commercial Law and Legal Practice, in an innovative student-centred learning environment.

This LLM will give you the knowledge and understanding of the key legal issues and the regulatory framework that governs international commercial law and dispute resolution. You will learn how to apply this knowledge to a range of different cases and develop the essential skills for a career as a practising commercial lawyer within governments or international organisations.

How you'll learn

Using an issues-based approach to examining the language of regulation and reality of international commercial law, you will learn how to apply your knowledge in practice. You will also develop key skills such as research and analysis, litigation and extrajudicial dispute resolution, project management, and advocacy. Problem-based and interactive learning will instil the ability to learn from experience and enable you to master concepts faster, absorb and integrate new information, and act strategically.

The course provides an understanding and examination of the following key legal issues and offers students the opportunity to undertake in-depth analysis through completion of a dissertation.

Career options

Given the current political situation, international commercial lawyers are likely to be in high demand. This specialised course will prepare you for many career opportunities within and beyond commercial law. As a practising international commercial lawyer you could work within a multi-national organisation which focuses on trade matters. You could also work for governments, diplomatic institutions, think tanks, research and development organisations, or continue your academic career.

Modules

This module will focus on international commercial law practitioners with a view to developing the legal skills necessary to work in the field of international commercial law. Students will develop a practice-based understanding of skills such as advocacy, research, negotiating, briefing and advising. This module is designed to prepare students for the world of international commercial law in action as practitioners in the field.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,025

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,325

Entry requirements

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Law (2:2 or higher).

University information

Located in south-west London, the University of Roehampton London has a 54-acre parkland campus with state-of-the-art facilities, located within 30 minutes of central London. The university has a long history dating back over 180 years. Through its oldest college, Whitelands, it has provided higher education to women for longer than any university in the country. Today, it has a thriving range of postgraduate programmes and an excellent...more