International Commercial Law

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The programme aims to examine in greater detail topics which have been studied at undergraduate level and to introduce students to new issues. Emphasis is placed on current international commercial practice so as to allow students to understand the context within which international commercial law operates. The intention is that by the end of the programme students will have developed a methodology which will enable them to analyse confidently the problems arising in international commercial transactions.

Teaching
Teaching is organised on a modular basis. There are two 12-week semesters, the first beginning at the end of September, the second at the end of January. Students can join either in September or January. Examinations are held at the end of each semester, in January and May. The dissertation is submitted on the 1st September each year, regardless of start date. Courses are offered subject to the availability of staff, sufficient enrolment and sabbatical arrangements. Applicants are strongly advised to consult the Law School webpages for updates to the programme syllabus.

PROGRAMME LENGTH
LLM 12 months full-time, 24 or 36 months part-time

Students must complete four courses and a dissertation. At least three courses must be taken from the International Commercial Law course options. The fourth course can be taken from a different LLM Programme.

An indicative list of courses is below. Students should note, however, that course options are dependent on staff availability, sabbatical arrangements and sufficient enrolment. Please check the Law School website for up-to-date information on course availability for the programme.The number in brackets indicates the semester in which the course is taught.

* Private International Law of Business Transactions - Jurisdictions (1)

* Competition Law (1)

* Comparative and International Insolvency Law (1)

* Oil and Gas Law (1)

* Intellectual Property Law (1)

* Governance in a Globalised Economy (1)

* Private International Law Aspects of International Arbitration (2)

* Choice of Law in Business Transactions (2)

* International Trade and Finance Law (2)

* International Tax Law (2)

* European Economic Law (2)

* Comparative and International Perspectives on Company Law (2)

* Intellectual Property Law 2 (2)

* Trade Marks (2)

* Media Law (2)

Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of written examination at the end of the relevant semester and one or more course essays. In addition, students must complete a course in research methods and a dissertation on a topic within the specialism. The dissertation is planned and written between March and August each year. Guidance on the writing of a dissertation is given.

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