International Commercial Law

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The main aims of the International Commercial Law LLM are to give you the opportunity to:

* acquire a detailed knowledge and understanding of legal rules relating to international commerce and the resolution of disputes; and
* develop the ability to analyse, evaluate and reflect upon these rules.

Students who successfully complete the International Commercial Law LLM will have acquired significant research and analytical skills in this area of law. They should therefore have substantially enhanced their prospects of gaining employment in professional legal private practice, business or legal consultancy in industry.

What will you study?
You take two core modules; two option modules from an extensive list; plus legal research theory and dissertation modules.

Our LLM courses are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for CPD purposes. On successful graduation, you are also automatically eligible for membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

You take four modules (at least two of which must be selected from the 'core modules' list) plus legal research theory and dissertation modules.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Core modules (choose at least two, plus the dissertation and research theory module)
* International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
* International Law and Economic Development
* Legal Aspects of Business Finance
* The Single European Market
* Dissertation
* Legal Research Theory and Methodology

Option modules (choose two, which can also be selected from the core module list)
* Advocacy
* Alternative Dispute Resolution
* Arbitration
* Civil Liberties and Human Rights
* Civil Procedure
* Company Law
* EU Competition Law
* Environmental Law and Regulation
* European Union Environmental Law
* EU Immigration Law
* Evidence and Arbitral Awards
* Family Mediation
* Individual Employment Law
* Insolvency Law
* International Economic Law
* International Environmental Law and Sustainability
* Labour Law in the Global Economy
* Law of International Trade
* Migration Theory, Policy and Legal Practice
* Refugee Law and Forced Migration
* Termination of Employment
* UK Immigration Law

The LLM programmes are open to those who possess one of the following: * a good honours degree in law (usually a 2:2 degree or above), OR a good joint honours degree (2:2 or above) where the major component is in law eg Accounting and Law or Combined Studies * a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE), Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course * a qualification as a solicitor or barristerWe welcome applications from international students. Holders of non-UK degrees or legal professional qualifications will be subject to the University's normal entry procedures with regard to the assessment of the equivalence of qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 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. 75 (Grade B) 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.

Kingston Law School bursaries
* For Home/EU and international students: * Four Diana Winstanley bursaries worth £1,500 each



Kingston University scholarships and bursaries
* For international students: * £3,300 scholarships for full-time international students.
* 10% discount on fees for Kingston alumni (alumni loyalty bursary).
* 10% discount on fees for family members of Kingston alumni (family loyalty bursary).


* For Home/EU students: * up to £3,000 Annual Fund scholarships.



To apply for any scholarship or bursary you must already be in possession of a firm offer on the programme and have paid your course fee deposit.