Master of Laws - International Commercial Law
Prepare or further your international legal career by studying a range of commercial modules which highlight issues of practical and contemporary relevance
Taught by internationally recognised experts with solid experience as academics, practitioners and teachers, the modules in this programme employ state-of-the-art pedagogic techniques to enable students to build an interdisciplinary and critical knowledge of the different topics. Students are encouraged to think strategically about their choice of modules and are offered advice as from the beginning, which allows them to build a consistent curriculum to join the market from a very strong position.
Teaching
University of Dundee offer an induction programme in legal research skills at the start of each semester. This ensures that you understand the UK and European legal systems, and can find and use the resources that you will need. You will also learn what is required of you in a study environment where you may be learning more independently than previously.
Most of your teaching will be in student-led seminars where you will read extensively in advance, and discussion will be facilitated by the lecturer. Sometimes there will be a lecture component, e.g. at the start of the class to structure the discussion.
All University modules are delivered by experts in their field. Guest lecturers may also visit, either within modules or as a separate event. We offer a wide variety of external activities including a residential study trip for all students.
You will devise, research, and write a dissertation in the summer, which will consider a question relevant to international commercial law. This will let you demonstrate your research skills, and there will be classes to help you prepare for this.
Assessment
You will be assessed mainly through a combination of exams and essays, reports or other written coursework. Some of our modules have exams and some have essays, but whatever form of assessment is used, there will be a formative ‘practice’ assessment early in the semester to gauge your progress and identify ways to improve.
Your dissertation is assessed wholly on the basis of the final text that is submitted.
Dundee's Legal Research Skills module, which runs in two blocks at the start of each semester, is assessed by a short essay (in your first block) and a group article and presentation (in your second block).
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Masters Dissertation (LW50107)
- Legal Research Skills (LW50108)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Legal English (LW11014)
- Private International Law of Business Transactions (LW51111)
- International Investment Law (LW51146)
- Comparative Corporate Law and Insolvency (LW52003)
- Competition Law (LW52005)
- World Trade Organisation Law (LW52132)
- International Taxation Law (LW52135)
- International Dispute Resolution (LW52142)
- Internship (LW52143)
- The Law of Mergers & Acquisitions (LW52144)
- Comparative Contract Law in Context (LW52145)
- Corporate Sustainability and ESG Law (LW52146)
Careers
for International Commercial Law LLM
Traditionally international commercial law graduates would pursue careers with law firms, corporations, in the financial sector and in government service. Today, as international commerce becomes a pervasive force in our daily lives, graduates have a broader range of additional opportunities within international organizations, non-governmental organizations, think-tanks and academia.
Whichever direction you take, you can see from the profiles below that the success enjoyed by our graduates is based not only on the legal knowledge they have acquired during their LLM, but the wider skills they have developed whilst at Dundee Law School.
When you join Dundee Law School you will have access to dedicated careers support, both during and after your studies, through the Careers Service. This includes 1-1 advice on constructing your cv and preparing for interviews. Students also benefit from the guidance of our academics who have a wide range of international insights and experience from legal practice. We maintain strong connections with our Alumni who have run careers focused Q&A sessions and many are also involved in Mentoring.
Internships
Dundee University support their students who wish to apply for competitive internships – these can form part of your LLM or be undertaken after your studies. Dundee students have succeeded in securing prestigious internships in a range of international organisations, including the Council of the European Union, the European Court of Human Rights and the Hague Conference on Private International Law. And for some, internships can lead directly to a full time paid role.
Entry requirements
Consideration will also be given to applicants with other academic backgrounds who explain clearly their motivation for undertaking the relevant LLM, outlining any relevant legal work experience
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