Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law

Description

The LLB Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law offers students a unique preparation for the realities of modern commercial law by helping students to develop expertise both in the substance of contemporary commercial law and in the most important method for the resolution of contemporary business disputes. Developed in collaboration with an advisory board of internationally-recognised specialists, the LLB introduces students to specialised areas of knowledge while ensuring that students receive the broad legal education offered on a standard LLB course. Over the course of their study at Brunel, students increasingly specialise in arbitration and areas of commercial law of their choice, resulting in a degree that is both focused on their specific interests, and that uniquely prepares them for one of the few genuinely cross-border fields of legal practice.

The School offers two exciting options to undertake the LLB Law with a specialisation in International Arbitration and Commercial Law: the LLB Law with International Arbitration & Commercial Law, and the LLB Law with International Arbitration & Commercial Law (Professional Placement), which includes one year in industry. Previous placements at Brunel have been in solicitors' firms, barristers' chambers, governmental institutions and related organisations.

The LLB Law with International Arbitration & Commercial Law fulfils all the requirements of the traditional LLB, giving graduates qualifying law degree status that satisfies the requirements of the Law Society and the Bar Council. Graduates gain the advantage of recognised specialised knowledge in the area of international arbitration and commercial law, and leave with a thorough knowledge and understanding of commercial law, cross-border transactions, international and comparative law, and cross-cultural dispute resolution.

Throughout the degree, students in this specialist programme attend Arbitration and Commercial LLB seminars/clinics delivered by a combination of law scholars and practitioners. Following an introduction into the major concepts and theoretical principles necessary for an understanding of the field, monthly seminars develop into research clinics. Students get the opportunity to work in small groups on topical and controversial issues.

. This unique accreditation means that when you graduate* from the LLB with International Arbitration and Commercial Law you will be eligible to become a , with visits potentially including such institutions as the London Court of International Arbitration, the UK Supreme Court, and the ICC Court of International Arbitration in Paris. Students can engage in a wide variety of on-campus activities, including the screenings, with opportunities for active engagement in , and the invests heavily in supporting students in the development of their professional and business skills, working closely with the award winning Aims

The LLB Law provides students with an opportunity to earn a qualifying law degree and develop a dynamic perspective of International and English law.

'LLB Law with International Arbitration & Commercial Law' gives students a thorough knowledge and understanding both of the substance of contemporary commercial law, and of the functioning of international arbitration as a form of dispute resolution. The course gives students the ability to think critically about methods for the resolution of commercial disputes and the importance of cross-border transactions in the contemporary world; apply relevant substantive and procedural law; and demonstrate relevant career skills, especially skills which are pertinent to commercial law professions.

Students are drawn into the front lines of legal scholarship and have opportunities to further their knowledge by participating in conferences, seminars and workshops hosted by two of the Law School’s centres, the , membership of which will be offered to those who participate in relevant activities.

Students are encouraged to get involved in activities that will foster the development of social and professional skills by joining the seminars. Our

Throughout their programme, students are required to confront contemporary, real-world legal challenges, particularly in a cross-border context, and to develop skills of analysis and critical thinking. The School prides itself on developing students for professional life and challenges them to cultivate the skills required to succeed in 21st century legal practice.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 13000 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

All students take number of compulsory modules. At Level 3 you will take optional modules and you will focus your study on Arbitration and Commercial Law and also choose a topic related to arbitration or commercial law for your final year dissertation.

Typical Modules

Level 1 (All modules compulsory)

• Contract Law

• The Civil Justice System

• Criminal Law

• The Criminal Justice System

• Public Law in Context

• Legal Skills & Method

Level 2 (All modules compulsory)

• European Union Law

• Land Law

• Tort Law

• Trusts

Level 3 (Required options)

• Dissertation (core module)

• International Sales Law & Arbitration (compulsory module)

Students are required to take two modules from the following:

• Banking Law

• Company Law

• Competition Law

• Consumer Law or Employment Law

• Intellectual Property Law

• Taxation of Income

Level 3 Options Students are expected to take one additional module, and the following are examples of other modules that may be available. These can change from year to year and there is no guarantee that an option will run in any particular year.

• Banking Law

• Children and the Law

• Company Law

• Competition Law

• Consumer Law

• Criminology

• Employment Law

• Evidence

• Family Law

• Intellectual Property Law

• International Human Rights

• International Law

• Jurisprudence

• Sentencing and Penology

• Taxation of Income

Requirements

• GCE A-level AAB – ABB. Typical offer AAB, excluding General Studies.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma D*D*D* in Business or Public Services.

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma D*D in Business or Public Services subject with an A-Level at grade A.

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in Business or Public Services subject with A-Levels grade AA.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 35 points.

• Access to Higher EducationDiploma Complete and pass Access to Law course with 45 credits at Level 3 Distinction and 15 credits at level 2.

GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C are also required.

Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants within our grade range as well as our full GCSE requirements and accepted equivalencies in place of GCSE’s.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

• Pearson: 58 (51 in all subscores)

• BrunELT: 65% (min 55% in all areas)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Brunel University.