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Program summaryThis Master of Laws program is designed to provide comprehensive expertise in various aspects of financial and commercial law, preparing you for leadership roles in an evolving global landscape. You'll examine the fundamental legal principles, doctrines, and regulations that shape English, European, international, and transnational legal systems in this field. Gaining proficiency in diverse legal structures and their cross-border applications will give you a professional edge.Grounded in our cutting-edge research and contemporary practice, the curriculum addresses pressing issues confronting financial organizations and commercial enterprises. Interactive webinars and digital discussion platforms enable you to exchange insights with fellow legal practitioners from various backgrounds and jurisdictions.Curriculum focusThe program is carefully structured to deliver thorough expertise in crucial financial and commercial law domains. You'll acquire specialized knowledge in governing financial operations, trade agreements, maritime law, energy transactions, investment deals, conflict resolution, and jurisdictional matters.Your learning is anchored in UK legislation while incorporating other significant national legal systems, along with international commercial law frameworks.Professional pathways in Financial and Commercial LawThis qualification will advance your career prospects by enabling specialization in these high-demand legal sectors. Graduates pursue roles as legal advisors or consultants for multinational entities across government, corporate, and nonprofit spheres. The program also serves as ideal preparation for those contemplating academic legal research.A key benefit of this course is the opportunity to expand your international professional network. You'll collaborate with legal experts at different career stages worldwide - from seasoned practitioners and judicial officials to emerging talents and recent graduates. This diversity of experience enhances classroom discussions and learning outcomes.Our law school maintains robust relationships with premier global law firms and multinational employers. As a graduate, you'll join an alumni network that's highly regarded by top employers in the legal sector.
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):‚ÄØ
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.‚ÄØ
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.