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International Commercial Law LLM

University of Warwick

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Warwick

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview

The objective of Commercial Law is to facilitate commercial transactions whether a sale of goods dealing in digital content or data secured financing arrangements or mergers. Once a commercial transaction crosses jurisdictional borders complex questions arise regarding the enforceability of all the terms in a commercial agreement the law(s) which apply to the transaction and where any disputes which might arise from the transaction can be resolved.

This LLM will provide you with a solid foundation for understanding the legal challenges of international commerce and will allow you to explore how a range of international transactions are regulated through a combination of contracts domestic law and internationally agreed rules.

Teaching

You will be taught by academics who are recognised subject experts with UK and international experience. As well as teaching most are involved in producing leading research often providing expert advice to outside bodies.

How the course will be taught will depend on the modules you opt to take but you can expect a mixture of lectures seminars and group work.

Assessment

The course incorporates a wide and varying range of assessment methods which may include essays examinations portfolios presentations and the dissertation.

We regard feedback as a vital part of the assessment process. We seek to help you reach your full potential by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your work and the actions needed to develop your understanding. You will be given feedback after your assessments each term.

Skills from this degree

  • An understanding the complexity of the legal environment for international commercial transactions
  • The ability to develop a reasoned critical discussion of a contested issue in international commercial law drawing on a wide range of legal and scholarly resources
  • Specialist knowledge of the process of making international commercial law
  • An understanding of the wider economic social and environmental context within which international commercial transactions are conducted

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd; European Commission; HM Government; Hoganlovells Solicitors Corporate; United Nations; West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: barristers and judges; business and financial project management professionals; finance and investment analysts and advisers and legal professionals.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,560per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Warwick

University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England

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Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    13th out of 109 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    165 75%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    17th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    79th

    34

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