Commercial Law

Commercial law professionals are expected to keep abreast of the commercial climate, changes and amendments in legislation, and regulations in order to support businesses in their transactions. They need to have a wide range of knowledge regarding English legal matters, notably company law and insolvency and commercial contracts and in areas such as international law and intellectual property. By studying on the LLM Commercial Law you will gain specialist legal knowledge within a practical context, whilst developing expertise in chosen areas and enhancing your research skills.

With maximum flexibility in mind, this distance learning course allows you to work towards your LLM in stages. To access the LLM you will have previously completed the awards of PG Cert and PG Dip. 

Study on the LLM Commercial Law and you will learn from inspirational academics that have a real passion for their subject. The course has been designed with input from the sector and shaped by internationally excellent research to ensure the course is up-to-date and relevant.

Lecturers on this course have research expertise and practice-based experience in the areas of partnership law, travel law, legal education, international business transactions; international  commercial litigation and arbitration, European Union law, World trade organisation law, competition law, international dispute resolution and corporate personality; knowledge that you can draw on for your LLM project.

The course is delivered by Northumbria Law School, three times winners of the prestigious “Best Law School” accolade, awarded by the Attorney General’s Student Pro Bono Awards.

On this innovative distance learning LLM Commercial Law course you will acquire a wide range of knowledge on issues relevant to commercial law such as commercial contracts, company law and insolvency and legal research and in areas including world trade organisation law, intellectual property, international finance, transnational competition law and international dispute resolution. There is an emphasis on reflective practice and applying what you have learnt to your own organisation.

You will learn through a combination of online lectures and seminars and eLearning technology, able to tailor the course to suit your interests and career aspirations. Modules are assessed through coursework and for the award of LLM, you will complete a 15,000-17,000-word project, based on an area related to your own practice or intended practice. 

• International Dispute Resolution
• Legal Research
• Commercial Contracts
• Company Law and Insolvency
• Intellectual Property
• International Finance
• International Sale Contracts
• Transnational Competition Law 
• World Trade Organisation Law
• PROJECT (LLM)

Requirements

• Overseas applicants should have an IELTS score of 6.5. International students without the required level of English may be asked to undertake additional English language training.
• Fully completed application form
• Personal Email address must be included on application form
• Transcripts and/or certificates (including a certified translation if not in English)
• Passport - copy of personal details page
• Proof of financial sponsorship if applicable
• Reference
• Confirmation of immigration history including copies previous and current visas if applicable
• A degree in law.
• A degree incorporating law elements or a joint honours degree incorporating law.
• A non-law degree with appropriate work experience.
• A comparable professional qualification.

Scholarships

• International Academic Scholarships
• Early Payment Discount
• Chevening Scholarships