Corporate Law and Finance – (LL.M.)

why choose this course?

* This LLM pathway is tailored to the investigation and exploration of corporate law and finance. You'll have a holistic view of how law assists in mediating corporate and financial risk.
* It's part of a suite of new LLM degrees that are innovative and stimulating in their approach to legal problems and concepts.
* You will examine current and topical principles and issues, which enhances your understanding of the subjects you cover.
* You can apply what you learn in the unique Clinic module, working in practice or a company specialising in the area you are studying.
* If you're an international student, you can tailor the module and assessments to relate to your own jurisdiction.
* You'll study in our law school which is renowned for its student focus and support - that's why we've consistently been voted one of the top law schools in the UK in the National Student Survey.
* Law at Derby is all about flexibility so you can fit studying around your other commitments. So you can choose to study full time or part time, and some modules are also available online.
The core modules of Company Law and International Banking Law and Finance provide you with a solid foundation, with opportunity for study and research of significant breadth and depth. These modules provide an excellent base for you to develop your knowledge and understanding through the optional modules you choose, which can be tailored to areas of your own personal interest, or your career aspirations. You can select your modules to focus on a corporate, financial, commercial or international theme, or alternatively select a range to provide a broader appreciation.

You will enhance your knowledge of company law by choosing the Business Crime and Corporate Governance modules, which highlight the workings of the company. On Business Crime you will examine the sophistication of crime in the commercial and corporate fields - the very situation created by the activities of corporate bodies, and the relative powers and duties of those involved, facilitates the commission of wrong which otherwise might not be possible.

The Corporate Governance module broadens your understanding of the corporate body as an entity, its status and internal workings. You will appreciate the responsibilities of those exercising power within companies.

Recent global events have shown a clear link between the demands of governance and activity in the banking sector, which you can investigate and examine on the Banking and Finance module. The banks as corporate entities, subject to company law and the recommendations of governance, provide an excellent base for exploration of workings of governance and its level of effectiveness, both in the UK and internationally. The Public Procurement module also highlights the scale of funds that can be applicable and the consequent implications.

Throughout the LLM you will address subjects from an international perspective and be able to relate coursework and assignments to different jurisdictions.
You can choose to take the Clinic module which is based on a suitable short placement relevant to corporate and finance law. This may be in the law section of JCB or Citibank for example, and is subject to the availability of placements. This module builds on the success we have achieved at undergraduate level for our Clinic module, for which we were Highly Commended by the Attorney General.