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International Economic 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

On International Economic Law LLM you will think deeply and critically about issues surrounding the shifts in global economic power and reconstituted global networks.

Course Overview

International economic law broadly refers to the legal and regulatory architecture that governs our global economy.

The rules and institutions of international economic law constitute the framework within which cross-border economic transactions for example trade finance and investment take place.

On this programme you will study the legal and other regulatory foundations of the global economy. You will be introduced to the operations of the main global institutions and frameworks governing international economic relations including trade and investment treaties the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

You will examine both the wider issues of governance and regulation and specific legal issues arising from various types of international economic transactions ranging from trade foreign direct investment competition law international taxation intellectual property and international arbitration.

The course also develops your understanding of and asks you to consider legal implications of the changing roles of international economic institutions in both global and regional contexts.

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

  • Understanding of the economic principles and legal institutions that govern the negotiation of regional and international trade agreements foreign direct investment international financial transactions project finance and technology transfer
  • Drafting of international investment transactions and project finance instruments
  • Transferrable skills for careers in a government agency or private practise

Careers

Studying at postgraduate level can provide a platform to a wide range of career opportunities in the commercial and legal sectors in management consultancy international development government and NGOs and in compliance and regulation to name but a few.?

Tuition fees

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(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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