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Study Details: LLM: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
PgDip: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
PgCert: 8 months full-time
A key aim of the programme is to provide the knowledge base and intellectual and practical skills necessary to develop a career in the area of international commercial law.
You'll have the opportunity to pursue your own interests along with the flexibility to tailor your degree according to your career path. You'll also have the opportunity to attend seminars, guest lectures and other events relevant to your study throughout your LLM studies.
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What you’ll study
This programme is available full-time and part-time, with three potential exit points. Assuming satisfactory performance, it's possible to change between these exit points:
Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert)
Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)
Masters degree (LLM)
You'll undertake a combination of core/compulsory and optional classes. In addition, those continuing to the LLM stage, undertake a final project over the summer.
First-class or Second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline. Other qualifications may be accepted where the applicant has relevant work experience.
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We work closely our Careers Service to provide information about relevant training, internship and job opportunities. Please note that while this degree develops strong employability skills, it does not qualify graduates to enter the legal profession.
Positions which graduates of similar postgraduate programmes offered by the Law School have gone on to take include:
Company Director
HR Consultant
Trainee, Legal Services, Council of the European Union
Researcher, World Trade Organisation (WTO)
Trainee Chartered Accountant
Legal Advisor, Law Centre
Executive Assistant
Intern, European Patent Office, UNCITRAL, WTO
PhD Researcher
University Lecturer
WTO professional
Enhanced Integrated Framework
Senior Trade Negotiator
Gender and Development Expert, International Trade Centre
Tax Consultant
Lawyer, Client Earth
Core modules:
The Law of the World Trade Organisation
Law of International Business
Dissertation
Optional modules:
Business & Human Rights
E-Commerce
Financial Crime and Sanctions
Financial Regulation & Compliance
Antitrust Law
Antitrust Law and the Digital Economy
Intellectual property, commerce and innovation
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