International Commercial Law and Practice

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Programme description

The programme covers a broad range of issues of relevance to the international business community and is designed and delivered by leading academics undertaking cutting-edge research in their areas of expertise.

The programme is truly international in scope and is both academically rigorous and practical in focus. It will benefit lawyers in practice dealing with international issues, as well as in-house lawyers and other professionals working in international commerce who are confronted by international legal issues and who wish to deepen their legal knowledge.

Online learning

The programme is delivered by online distance learning, through our bespoke online learning environment eScript.

The learning process is interactive and research-focused. Courses are taught by leading academics in the field in question; some are also conducted by eminent practitioners with specific expertise in the chosen subject, in conjunction with academics from the School of Law.

Each session comprises a variety of activities, which could include (combinations of) any of the following:

* questions, answers (or partial answers) to which may be posted on eScript
* multiple choice questions
* responses to legislative developments
* data and opinion gathering, e.g. for use in an assignment
* debates; assignments
* master classes (access to expert)
* collaboration (encourage free exchange of information followed by a summary)
* student brainstorming / generation of ideas and problem solving

Learning outcomes

The LLM in International Commercial Law & Practice will enable you to engage with a wide range of subject areas and to gain advanced knowledge and understanding of international legal principles.

The courses allow you to develop a practical understanding of the legal issues surrounding specific industries, markets and commercial relationships. They also facilitates a broader and more generic understanding of underlying themes such as harmonisation, regulation and compliance.

The programme will enable you to look beyond the technical content of the relevant law and to think critically about the underlying problems and conflicting solutions. Having studied the programme, you will emerge with an understanding not just of legal issues, but regard to ethical principles and the social and economic context. Here, particular emphasis is placed on the economic and commercial context.

Career opportunities

The majority of students on the Law Schools LLM programmes by online distance learning are mid-career, and they often work across international boundaries. Many will already be established in their career, but wish to use the programme to consolidate skills and knowledge accumulated over time.

Graduates of our online distance learning programmes progress to a range of careers in law and related legal fields, including work in local and international firms, government legal departments, other public institutions, international organisations and in academia. The programmes are also an ideal platform for advanced research.

For some graduates, successful completion of the programme will lead to a promotion within their current positions. Others aim to develop a new professional direction altogether. The programme aims to support students in whichever outcome they aspire to, through developing their knowledge and understanding of the law, but also through acquiring transferable skills and, not least, the experience of engaging with leading academics in the field and with fellow students.

The profile of online distance learning LLM students, and their needs for career guidance, are recognised by the University careers service, which offers information resources relevant to international and non-Law careers, and the opportunity to arrange individual consultations with students who are based remotely.

Programme structure

The LLM in International Commercial Law and Practice requires that you complete a total of six courses (120 credit points), four of which must be from the core courses listed below. You must also complete a dissertation (60 credits) over your chosen period of study.

Core courses

* Contract Law in Europe


* European Competition and Innovation


* International Commercial Arbitration


* Dispute Resolution Methods


* Principles of International Taxation


* International Carriage of Goods


* Corporate Compliance: Case Studies in Law and Ethics


* Comparative and International Corporate Governance


* International Oil and Gas Law


* Law of Climate Change

The minimum basic admission requirement is an upper second class honours degree (or better), or its international equivalent. Other qualifications from a recognised higher education institution will be considered on an individual basis.Candidates who have not previously studied a legal subject may still be eligible for study, as every application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 7 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Scholarships include:

* Cross-disciplinary awards
* Edinburgh College of Art
* Business School
* School of Divinity
* School of Economics
* School of Health in Social Science
* Animals Asia Scholarship
* British Heart Foundation in Cardiovascular Design
* Colt Foundation Fellowships
* EBRC - Pfizer Scholarship
* Scottish Power Foundation Scholarships
* School of Engineering International Masters
* Informatics International Masters Scholarships
* The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance Prize PhD Studentships
* School of Biological Sciences Taught Postgraduate Bursaries
* School of Mathematics awards
* The Maudslay Scholarship
* The Higgs Centre Scholarships
* Master's Scholarships in High Performance Computing
* Head of School Scholarships (GeoSciences)

Accreditation

Mission

As a world-leading centre of academic excellence we aim to:

* Enhance our position as one of the worlds leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards
* Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students
* Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards
* Make a significant, sustainable and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing.

As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the widest international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland.