
LLM International Commercial Law
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Having a solid understanding of today’s global business environment is imperative. Successful leadership skills and an in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of the business world are crucial for any successful career within this field. LLM International Commercial Law offers a professional and firm academic degree that will provide a solid foundation in the current global market.
Combining both theoretical and practical perspectives, the subject matter covers the growth areas of the future as well as subjects and skills of traditional importance. The course also aims to impart knowledge of legal rules relevant to the business field and emphasis is placed on the practical implications of the rules and the economic and political context in which they have evolved. In addition, throughout the duration of the course you will develop your broader skills of legal analysis and research.
You will be pushed to improve your approaches to planning, analysis and presentation so that you can tackle complex projects thoroughly and with professional independence, making you a highly-desirable candidate for a career in government, non-governmental and corporate contexts alike. You will learn to quickly assemble, assimilate and interpret a wealth of legal data and you will refine your professional practices by engagement with multiple case studies. You will learn how to deploy your knowledge to assert your expertise and build your legal case.
These skills in analysis and discourse, supported by your mastery of rigorous methodologies, will stand you in good stead for any professional workplace.
Key highlights
- Combines theoretical and practical perspectives on international commercial law
- Examines business law rules in their economic and political context
- Covers emerging growth areas alongside traditional commercial law subjects
- Multiple case studies used to refine professional legal practice
- Develops advanced legal analysis, research and presentation skills
- Prepares graduates for government, NGO and corporate careers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2:2 Bachelors (Honours) or equivalent in a law or related social science degree English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to su…
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Commercial lawyer
- In-house legal counsel
- Legal adviser
- Compliance officer
- Contracts manager
- Policy adviser
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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