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LLM International Corporate Law – (LL.M.)

University of Leeds

Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
Location: Leeds / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of University of Leeds

This course allows you to critically evaluate the legal rules, regulations, theories and underlying policies relative to Corporate Law.

You will investigate and apply principles and rules found in various areas of corporate law to novel problems, and real-world and hypothetical scenarios.

The distinctiveness of this LLM programme lies in its coherent provision of postgraduate level study in the field of Corporate Law, an area of growing importance in commerce locally, nationally and internationally.

Relatively few law schools in the United Kingdom at present offer specific courses on Corporate Law, and fewer still offer the modules and options available at Leeds.


Contents

This course has five compulsory modules. You also choose another four optional modules to complete your course.

Compulsory modules

Insolvency law considers the history of insolvency and explores insolvency in today's world: its meaning and consequences. You investigate the theory, aims, purposes and principles that underpin the law, and examine the options available to insolvents, and the roles of those administering insolvent administrations.

Advanced Corporate Law considers a number of the primary contemporary issues and problems extant in corporate law and possible solutions and reforms.

International Corporate Governance examines the critical role played by public companies in the world's economy, providing a comprehensive study of the role of corporate governance in the world economy.

Research Methods focuses on the mechanics of the research process: how to formulate research questions, design research strategies and generally go about the process of 'researching.'

Dissertation allows you to tailor your own programme of training and research in consultation with a member of staff drawn from the school's MA/PhD supervisory panel.

Optional modules

* European Business Law
* Advanced Insolvency Law
* Corporate Law
* International Banking Law: The Regulatory Framework
* International Banking Law: Capital Markets and Loans
* International Corporate Rescue
* International Law of Credit and Security
* International Trade Finance Law
* The International Law of Foreign Investment
* World Trade Organisation Law
* International Economic Law

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Requirements

An upper second honours degree in law, finance, economics or business, or non-UK equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)

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