Overview
This International Business and Commercial Law course will introduce you to the theory and practice of international business regulation in a globalised world.
Your studies will cover both legal and financial aspects, giving you a well-rounded qualification which will enhance your ability to work as a legal expert in multinational corporations.
Based in London, the global centre for banking, finance and trade, you will benefit from the excellent links that UWL has with major corporations as well as being close to the centre of legal administration and policy.
Why study International Business and Commercial Law with us?
What our students say…
Melanie BerryArriving in London as an Australian qualified Lawyer I would definitely recommend the LLM course at UWL as a step toward a further fulfilling and rewarding legal career. During my studies I also gained a work placement in a prestigious international law firm, working in the commercial litigation department.
Course detail & modules
The course will focus on international business law from a global perspective. It will identify the important characteristics of doing business in an international environment, the main sources of regulation, and key concepts of contract and corporate law.
You will explore business dispute resolution and be introduced to the concepts of corporate social responsibility, in particular, doing business in developing countries.
The course will also touch on other common law and civil law jurisdictions, and give you a critical comparative law approach to international commercial law.
Your teaching staff are highly qualified and have extensive current experience in international legal practice. Their expertise will inform your studies and help you to identify a relevant topic, that supports your professional goals, for your dissertation.
Furthermore, you will have access to an on-site courtroom with laptops and video equipment for judges/advocates, which is ideal for student mooting competitions.
Teaching time
This commercial law course is designed to fit around your work commitments. If you are studying full time, you will have on average four hours of teaching time each week. In addition to your regular course time, you will take one module dedicated to research methods in a legal context and produce your dissertation of 15,000 words.
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
Our International Arbitration and International Commercial Litigation modules are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). Upon successful completion of the course, you can become an Associate member of the CIArb and, if accepted, you can: display the globally recognised and respected ACIArb post-nominals.
- promote your professional skills and experience publicly through the CIArb’s Membership Directory
- access CIArb’s global professional standards, guidance and law updates
- develop your knowledge and skills through CIArb’s world-renowned training, events and resources
- build your network through CIArb’s international and inclusive community of members
- keep up to date with industry and CIArb’s news and opinion through its newsletters, digital magazine and journal.
For more information on CIArb, please visit www.ciarb.org.
Study & career progression
Firms that focus on international practice will have particular need of your skills and knowledge. Once you graduate, you will be able to seek employment opportunities with firms specialising in:
• investment • law • consultancy • accounting.
Practising legal professionals and human resource professionals can use their qualification and the skills and knowledge they have gained on the course to progress in their chosen field.
On completing this course successfully, you can choose to continue your studies and progress on to doctoral study.
How to apply
- How to apply:UK
- How to apply:International
You can apply online at any time by following the link below.
Our application form will ask you for some information about:
- what you want to study
- your previous qualifications or experience
- your references
- how we can contact you.
Want to ask us a question first? We would love to hear from you. Contact us free on:
- 0800 036 8888
- [email protected]
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