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Commercial Law Dual LLM (London and Singapore) LLM

Commercial Law Dual LLM (London and Singapore) LLM

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

16 months

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Company Law Asia: Law

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Take this unique opportunity to study commercial law in two major commercial hubs: London and Singapore. Gain a broad overview of Asian commercial law in Singapore and, through your intensive specialist study in London, an in-depth understanding of commercial law and its application to everyday practice.

  • Undertake a highly intensive 16-month degree programme where you will gain insight into the legal underpinnings of commerce in the West and East
  • Gain a greater variety and breadth of experience than a standard one-year programme
  • Be awarded a Dual LLM in Commercial Law (London and Singapore) from Queen Mary University of London in the UK and Singapore Management University (SMU) in Singapore
  • Study at two universities which are internationally recognised for their deep understanding of the global markets and their importance in legal education
  • Enjoy extensive extracurricular activities including networking, careers advice and social events

Facilities

Queen Mary

  • Free access to online databases and collections including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, Eur-lex, Hein-Online
  • The Postgraduate School of Law Centre in Lincoln's Inn Fields and the Graduate Centre at Mile End

SMU

  • Seminar rooms with tiered and U-shaped configuration, designed to facilitate seminar-style delivery
  • Excellent sports facilities and Arts & Culture Centre

Career paths

This programme will enhance your career options, as you will hold a dual LLM from both Queen Mary and SMU, equipping you to work in the highly sought after interdisciplinary areas of law, economics and finance, with a comprehensive understanding of both UK and Asian law.

There is a very high rate of employment of our students within six months of graduation. We have dedicated law careers advisers who organise events and internship opportunities with top UK and international law firms.

Modules

LAW636 Chinese Contract and Business Law: A Comparative Perspective - Core
LAW633 Financial Regulation in Singapore, Hong Kong and Greater China - Core
Beyond the Law: Regulatory Mechanisms in Cross-Border Issues in the Asian Contex - Core
LAW641 Asian and Global Trends in Information Technology Law - Core
LAW627 Intellectual Property Law and Policy: International and Asian Perspectives - Core
LAW639 Commercialisation of Intellectual Property Rights - Core
LAW302 Commercial Conflict of Laws - Core
LAW631 Foreign Investment Law in Asia - Core
LAW634 International Business Law: An Asian Perspective - Core
LAW635 Trusts and Wealth Management in Singapore and Hong Kong - Core
LAW640 E-commerce Law - Core
LAW205 Corporate Law - Core
CCLS905 Dissertation (45 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£35,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£35,450

Entry requirements

Students need to have a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content. Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify. Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

University information

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is an internationally regarded public research institution based in London. It has a long history, dating back over 230 years, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities. Queen Mary has five campuses in the city of London and an international network of satellite campuses in China, Malta, Paris and Singapore. There is a population of around 16,000 students at the London campuses and...more

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