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International Commercial Law – (LL.M.)
City University London
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| Application Deadline: | We have no specific application deadline, and an early application is recommended | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 14,420 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
Our LLM in International Commercial Law is a flexible high level masters programme. The programme provides you with the opportunity to obtain a much deeper understanding of cutting edge international commercial law in a wide range of subjects. In addition to providing real depth of international commercial law scholarship the programme provides real world insights and strong practitioner contact.
This unique masters programme, provides a real opportunity for you to launch your career with major national and international commercial law firms. Taught at our Gray's Inn campus in the heart of the legal community by high profile professionals from around the world this masters truly opens up the world of commercial law.
The City International Commercial Law LLM offers three major programme options. First, students can take an LLM in International Commercial Law. Students are able to choose four courses from approximately 30 different course subjects. They can then take their dissertation in any one of the four courses they have already undertaken.
Alternatively, you can gain a subject LLM in a particular area of law by taking four courses and a dissertation in your chosen area of law. We offer subject LLMs in International Banking Law; EU Commercial Law; International Competition Law; International Energy Litigation; and Maritime Law.
Thirdly, you can also choose to add a specialism to your LLM in Commercial Law by taking two courses a dissertation in a chosen specialist area of law. We offer specialisms in: International Banking Law; International Competition Law; International Dispute Resolution Law, International Energy Litigation Law; IT and Media Law and Maritime Law. Hence your degree will be an LLM in International Commercial Law with International Competition Law/International Dispute Resolution Law/International Energy Litigation Law/IT and Media Law or Maritime Law.
Why City's LLM?
* Learn in small classes of between 6 and 30 students
* Choose a specialism in an area of international commercial law
* Gain a dedicated LLM award in an area of your choice
* Meet leading industry professionals
* Undertake an internship at a leading international law firm
Career Prospects
The LLM in International Commercial Law, subject LLMs and specialisms provide you with a sound basis for developing a career in international commercial legal practice; whether it be with a national or international firm, in-house or with a national or international regulator.
Contents
We offer a wide range of courses in approximately 30 areas of commercial law, including: antitrust, banking law, energy law, maritime law, international energy litigation and international tax. We also offer a suite of EU Law courses led by Professor Lorna Woods, the author of, 'EU Law'. Published by Oxford University Press, 'EU Law', is the best selling legal text in the world written in English on the subject of the law of the European Union.
Course Structure
The courses offered are expected to include:
Competition Law
* Antitrust in a Global Context
* Comparative Antitrust Law
* European Antitrust Procedure and Enforcement
* International Cartels
* Merger Law
* Not Cartels-Permitted Commercial Transactions
* Substantive EU Competition Law
Marine Insurance
* Admiralty Law
* Carriage of Goods by Sea
* International Sales
* Marine Insurance
* World Trade Law
International Banking Law
* EU Banking Law
* International Banking Law
* International Corporate Finance Law
* International Financial Institutions
* International Insurance Law
* International Investment Law
* International Tax
* Law of Government Commerce
* Project Finance and the Law
International Energy Litigation Law
* Energy & Environmental Law
* Energy Law
* International Energy Litigation Law
* International Arbitration Law
* Public International Law
EU Commercial Law
* European Business Regulation I
* European Business Regulation II
* EU Litigation
* Law of European Institutions
IT & Media
* Data Protection and the Law
* European Broadcasting & the Law
* Law of Freedom of Expression
Subject LLMs
You can choose to take a full subject LLM in a particular distinct area of law. You can be awarded a dedicated subject
LLM in the following areas:
* LLM in EU Commercial Law
* LLM in International Banking Law
* LLM in International Competition Law
* LLM in International Energy Litigation
* LLM in Maritime Law
To be awarded a dedicated subject LLM you must complete four courses and a dissertation in your chosen specialist area.
Specialisms Or, you can gain a specialism in a distinct area of law. You can be awarded a specialism in the following areas:
* EU Commercial Law
* International Banking Law
* International Competition Law
* International Dispute Resolution Law
* International Energy Litigation
* IT & Media Law
* Maritime Law
To be awarded a specialism in any of the above areas you must complete two courses and a dissertation in your chosen specialist area.
Teaching
There are ten two-hour seminars for each course, which are delivered by distinguished City Law School lecturers, visiting lecturers and practitioners from major international law firms.
One of the core values of the LLM is that we try and provide a strong level of support to our student and this means that we keep our classes small. All our classes run on the basis of a minimum of six students and a maximum of 30, which provides you with a positive and interactive learning environment to study in.
You will have an allocated personal tutor who will support you throughout your time at City. In addition to your allocated personal tutor, we have tutors who can offer you individual careers support reviewing CVs, including providing advice on gaining a training contract, assessment of law firm placement or considering internship opportunities.
Assessment
Each course is assessed by a 6,000 word paper. During the summer term you are required to complete a 20,000 word dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The City Law School accepts candidates for postgraduate study who have very strong academic potential and good English. Applicants should normally hold a good first degree in law or an equivalent qualification (for some courses an appropriate professional qualification and relevant experience will also be acceptable).
Applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required:
* IELTS: 7 or above
* TOEFL (internet based): 107 or above
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 107 |
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