LLM International Trade and Commercial Law
Our LLM International Trade and Commercial Law course gives you a significant critical insight into one of the fastest growing areas of law. Trade between nations is of great importance to national and regional economies, as well as having huge global significance.
What you’ll study On completion of the taught modules, you’ll begin work on your dissertation. This is an extended piece of academic work, independently researched and written. You’ll be supported in your work with one-to-one supervision from a tutor expert in your chosen field. Subject to academic suitability and the availability of an appropriately expert tutor, you can select your own area of study for the dissertation phase of the course. Modules International Competition Law Acquire a critical understanding of the role, significance and basic structure of competition law in the context of increasing global trade and international economic integration. Competition law (also called antitrust law), exists at national and regional levels, and you’ll focus on the two leading competition law jurisdictions in the world – the United States of America (federal), and the European Union (EU). International Trade Risk Insurance Learn to critically appreciate the nature and impact of an insurance contract under English law, the established trade practices of the London Insurance Market, and the insurance of international trade risks. International Carriage of Goods Understand the core common law principles, and the main international customs and conventions. Learn how these are applicable to contracts for the international carriage of goods by land, sea, and air.
Duration One year full-time Two years part-time Start date: September 2017
About this course The modules offered on this course give you the opportunity to develop expertise in each of the key areas impacting international trade law. The course explores diverse areas of the subject including international sales and carriage of goods, insurance, international finance, international dispute resolution, and World Trade Organisation (WTO) law. The latter has developed particular importance since India and China joined the WTO.
100% of our LLM International Trade and Commercial Law students are employed or continuing their studies within six months of completing their course.
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