This specialist LLM in International Commercial Law builds on your undergraduate study by deepening your understanding of international business law, as well furthering your commercial awareness in this area. The course is designed for those intending to practice law in the field of international commercial law.
The course covers key principles of international business law and the international sale of goods. Alongside this, it explores the reputational and litigation risks associated with corporate social responsibility and human rights. Optional modules include 'Mediation and negotiation' and 'International commercial arbitration'.
ModeFull-time | Duration12 months | Start dateSeptember | Application code4626 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
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£9045
Tuition fees for home students
£16900
Tuition fees for international students
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The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode Full-time | Duration 12 months | Start date September | Application code 4626 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
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All modules are assessed by coursework, except for 'International business, human rights and CSR' which is assessed by an oral presentation.
Please note that although most optional modules run, we do not guarantee to run every optional module each year. Not all option combinations are available due to timetabling restrictions.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
The School of Law and Social Sciences enjoys strong links with the local, London legal profession, including law firms, the Southwark Legal Advice Network and the South London Law Society. LSBU hosts the Confucius Institute.
Our approach to teaching includes an important focus on experiential learning (learning by doing) and clinical legal education (learning by giving supervised legal advice to local people). One of our lecturers, Andy Unger, was recently nominated for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award (OUP LTOTY). The award celebrates excellence in law teaching and Andy was a finalist. This video was made by OUP as part of the LTOTY award process. It gives a very good idea of what it is like to study