Master of Laws - International Commercial Law and Legal Practice

Academically rigorous, relevant and socially responsive, this LLM offers a distinct approach to studying international commercial law.

On this course, students will study a vibrant, stimulating, outward-looking and up-to-date LLM International Commercial Law and Legal Practice, in an innovative student-centred learning environment.

This LLM will give students the knowledge and understanding of the key legal issues and the regulatory framework that governs international commercial law and dispute resolution. Students will learn how to apply this knowledge to a range of different cases and develop the essential skills for a career as a practising commercial lawyer within governments or international organisations.

Using an issues-based approach to examining the language of regulation and reality of international commercial law, students will learn how to apply their knowledge in practice. Students will also develop key skills such as research and analysis, litigation and extrajudicial dispute resolution, project management, and advocacy. Problem-based and interactive learning will instill the ability to learn from experience and enable students to master concepts faster, absorb and integrate new information, and act strategically.

The course provides an understanding and examination of the following key legal issues and offers students the opportunity to undertake in-depth analysis through completion of a dissertation.