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Program summaryThe International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM provides comprehensive knowledge of essential corporate and commercial legal principles while cultivating advanced research capabilities in these specialized fields.This curriculum equips students with analytical expertise and understanding of corporate governance, commercial transactions, financial operations, maritime law, energy sector dealings, investment frameworks, dispute settlement, and conflict resolution laws.Instruction emphasizes practical business applications, examining the dynamic relationships between legal frameworks and corporate environments from English, European, international, and transnational legal perspectives.Our online International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM consists of 12 modules completed over at least two years, requiring 180 credits for full qualification. Each six-week module incorporates diverse learning formats including instructional videos, interactive forums, knowledge checks, and digital resources. Weekly live webinars facilitate valuable peer interaction and instructor engagement to deepen subject comprehension.Students should allocate approximately 20 weekly study hours. A typical academic schedule includes:Guided learning: 2 hours (digital course materials including videos, texts, visual aids)Independent study: 16 hours (assigned tasks, academic reading, research, exam preparation)Interactive sessions: 2 hours (live seminar and discussion forum participation)Curriculum focusThis program delivers specialized knowledge in corporate and commercial law through English, European, international, and transnational legal lenses.Students examine fundamental legal doctrines, ethical frameworks, and innovative practices, benefiting from cutting-edge research and contemporary case studies.Professional pathways in International and Commercial LawThis qualification advances career prospects by specializing in high-demand corporate and commercial legal sectors. Graduates may pursue legal practice or advisory roles with international organizations across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. The program also provides strong preparation for academic legal research.Offering exceptional networking opportunities, the course attracts a global community of legal professionals at various career stages - from established practitioners and judicial officers to emerging talents. This diverse cohort enriches learning through shared professional experiences.The Dickson Poon School of Law maintains partnerships with premier international law firms and employers. Graduates join an alumni network actively recruited by leading organizations in the legal field.
Standard requirements: A 2:1 (Hons) or above (or international equivalent) in a Law degree or joint Law degree, or 60% or above in an LLM or Graduate Diploma in Law (or international equivalent). If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip).
Non standard entry requirements:
Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered if ONE of the following criteria can be met (all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis):
A high 2:2 (57%) in a single or joint degree in Law or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
A 2:1 in a non-Law honours degree or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
A previous master’s degree (or above) in a non-Law subject area or equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
Candidates who fail to meet the criteria above are unlikely to be successful.
IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill
TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.