LLM International Commercial Law

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The University of Law · Law

A Master of Laws (LLM) in International Commercial Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s focuses specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of International Commercial Law in practice and can open up pathways to careers such as business owner, shipping industry specialist, legal specialist, maritime governance, and more. This course provides an introduction to commercial law and managing supply chains. You’ll examine the domestic sale of goods, relevant legislation and compliance; the structure of standard terms and conditions for the sale of goods; risk management in domestic sale of goods, retention of title and exclusion of liability; marketing arrangements: agency agreements, relevant legislation and compliance; cross-border commercial transactions; harmonisation and uniform law initiatives; CIF, FOB and other shipment terms. It will also focus on cross-border transactions under the law of England and Wales, however, other international principles, regulations and conventions will also be studied, such as the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods; the UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention in international commercial arbitration. When you study the LLM International Commercial Law with us you will: - Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics. - Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development. - Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team. - Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities. - Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market. - Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. - Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law. Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules. This course is currently available at our Bristol, Leeds, London Moorgate and Nottingham campuses, as well as online. Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.

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