International Commercial Law with Dissertation LLM

This programme develops your international commercial law expertise across a wide range of relevant legal disciplines in international trade areas.

Studying International Commercial Law at the University of Aberdeen will give you the opportunity to study a diverse number of exciting topics under the guidance of our world-class teaching staff. Our law school ranks 9th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2020) with courses taught by world-class experts who regularly provide consultancy and policy work at international level. This particular programme was designed with the assistance of external experts, including authors of international agreements as well as our internal staff at the University. With this collaborative input, you will gain valuable insights into international commercial law and will advance your understanding of the subject. The programme has been carefully coordinated to align with the competencies required for today’s international job market. The University of Aberdeen is known for attracting world-class teaching staff with international experience in their specialist subjects.

Having the solid foundation of a modern LLM from an ancient and respected university like Aberdeen could open up many career opportunities. Your career options could include being an in-house counsel for a multinational corporation, a legal advisor to governments or NGOs, or even becoming a partner in an international law firm. The programme will also provide a good grounding for an academic career and help you prepare for a PhD.