LLM International Commercial Law
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| Typical Entry Requirements | Applicants should normally possess a first degree (First or Second class or equivalent) awarded by a UK university or recognised overseas institution. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience may be accepted. In addition, students whose first language is not English will be expected to have achieved a minimum of IELTS 6.5. |
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| Programme length | 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time |
| Planned intake | 20 |
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| Start date | September |
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| Fees | Fees for this programme can be found on our fee rates 2010/2011 page. |
| Teaching hours | Students will participate in approximately 1200 hours of learning time, consisting of approximately two hours per week of classes on taught modules, with the remainder consisting of independent study. |
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For general enquiriesT: 0800 980 3200 or +44 (0)1483 681681 For admissions enquiries
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This programme will cover the key conceptual debates in commercial law and the role of different aspects of commercial law in their socio-legal and political context.
Students will develop a critical appreciation of international trade, gain a deeper knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and criminal law provisions which impact upon commercial organisations and be able to understand and evaluate how the law operates in both corporate and personal insolvency. They will also learn to analyse the theoretical arguments about the rationale of and justifications for insolvency law and will develop an understanding of how intellectual property rights are protected at national, European and international levels by applying intellectual property principles in specific contexts.
The programme is innovative in that it combines the traditional study of aspects of commercial law with a more contextual and critical appreciation of key current debates in corruption, corporate governance and responsibility, corporate crime and the study of law and development.
Module Overview
You will take four optional modules, at least three of which must be chosen from the module list below. You may choose to study one module from other subject areas within the Law postgraduate portfolio (see the list under the LLM Law information). Some modules may not be offered if numbers are too low. In addition you will complete a dissertation in a topic related to international commercial law.
Corporate Law
This module explores legal concepts in corporate law, and the wider debates and concerns surrounding them. It analyses the impact of recent reforms under the Companies Act 2006, and promotes discussion of the policy approach to corporate law prevailing in the UK. While the focus is predominantly on UK law, examples drawn from other jurisdictions provide a setting for the analysis of theoretical and policy issues.
Corporate Crime
This module provides students with a critical and advanced understanding of the nature of corporate crime. Students will be expected to consider the extent of corporate crime and be aware of the difficulties of locating it within society. Students will look at ENRON as a case study for corporate crime in action and will be asked to devise innovative ways of dealing with corporate crime.
Law, Corruption and Development
This module provides students with a critical and advanced understanding of the impact of corruption on development. An important part of this module will be the use of case studies of developing countries in Africa and Asia to understand the issues and the success of the reform measures undertaken.
International Carriage of Goods by Sea
This module examines the relationships that arise in situations where goods are carried by sea from one country to another. In particular it examines voyage charter parties’ bills of lading and sea waybills. The module also looks at electronic alternatives to bills of lading and sea waybills.
General Principles of Insolvency
This module provides students with a critical and advanced understanding of the theoretical foundations of insolvency law, both as it applies to insolvent individuals and as it applies to corporations.
International Trade Law
This module provides students with an understanding of the regulation of international trade, the political and ethical influences that shape international trade, the role of international organisations in harmonising the law of international sales and transportation of goods.
Law, International Trade and Development
This module allows students to critically engage in all the questions related to the linkages between law, international trade and development.
Intellectual Property Law in Context
This module allows students to deepen their understanding of how intellectual property rights are protected at national, European and international levels by applying intellectual property principles in specific contexts.
Banking Regulation
This module will provide students with an insight into the workings of the European banking market, the laws which regulate the risks taken by European banks and financial institutions, and the principles and policies underlying these laws.
Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility
This module examines the notions of corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. It is international in outlook as it will look at the main corporate governance and legal regimes around the world.
Law and Policy of EC External Trade
This module will examine Europe’s key role in the development of international discussions about global trade. Disputes between Europe and states outside the European Union are resolved by a series of complicated trade agreements. Students will be provided with a sound introduction to the EU law governing trade and international economics and especially the World Trade Organization.
