International Commercial Law  LLM

Overview

Our LLM in International Commercial Law is a flexible high level masters programme. It provides you with the opportunity to obtain a much deeper understanding of cutting edge international commercial law in a wide range of subjects. In addition to providing real depth of international commercial law scholarship the programme provides real world insights and strong practitioner contact.

This unique masters degree, provides a real opportunity for you to launch your career with major national and international commercial law firms. Taught at our Gray's Inn campus in the heart of the legal community by high profile professionals from around the world this masters truly opens up the world of commercial law.     

The City International Commercial Law LLM offers three major programme options. First, you can take an LLM in International Commercial Law. You are able to choose four courses from approximately 30 different course subjects. You can then take your dissertation in any one of the four courses you have already undertaken.

Alternatively, you can gain a subject LLM in a particular area of law by taking four courses and a dissertation in your chosen area of law. We offer subject LLMs in EU Commercial Law; International Banking Law; International Competition Law; International Energy Litigation; and Maritime Law.

Thirdly, you can also choose to add a specialism to your LLM in Commercial Law by taking two courses a dissertation in a chosen specialist area of law. We offer specialisms in: EU Commercial Law, International
Banking Law, International Competition Law, International Dispute Resolution Law, International Energy Litigation, International Tax Law and Maritime Law.

Why City's LLM in International Commercial Law?

  • Learn in small classes of between 6 and 30 students
  • Choose a specialism in an area of international commercial law
  • Gain a dedicated LLM award in an area of your choice
  • Meet leading industry professionals
  • Undertake an internship at a leading international law firm

Course Fees:

  • Full-time EU: £13,500
  • Full-time Non EU: £13,500

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

The City Law School accepts candidates for postgraduate study who have very strong academic potential and good English. Applicants should normally hold a good first degree in law or an equivalent qualification (for some courses an appropriate professional qualification and relevant experience will also be acceptable).

Postgraduate Preparatory Courses for International Students

If you do not qualify for direct entry, our partner INTO City University London offers an academic preparation programme - the Graduate Diploma. The course offers a route to City University London through an excellent teaching and learning experience, located in purpose built study facilities.  Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma at INTO City University London to the standard required provides guaranteed progression to this Masters degree.



English Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required:

  • IELTS: 7 or above
  • TOEFL (internet based): 107 or above 

Language Programmes

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City University London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information.

English for Postgraduate Study
Pre-sessional English



 

Visa Requirements

City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Duration:
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Content

We offer a wide range of courses in approximately 30 areas of commercial law, including: antitrust, banking law, energy law, maritime law, international energy litigation and international tax. We also offer a suite of EU Law courses led by Professor Lorna Woods, the author of, EU Law. Published by Oxford University Press, EU Law, is the best selling legal text in the world written in English on the subject of the law of the European Union.

Course Structure

The courses offered are expected to include:

Competition Law

EU Commercial Law

International Banking Law

International Dispute Resolution

International Energy Litigation Law

International Tax Law

  • EU Law
  • International Tax

Martime Law


Subject LLMs

You can choose to take a full subject LLM in a particular distinct area of law. You can be awarded a dedicated subject

LLM in the following areas:


To be awarded a dedicated subject LLM you must complete four courses and a dissertation in your chosen specialist area.

Specialisms

Or, you can gain a specialism in a distinct area of law. You can be awarded a specialism in the following areas:


To be awarded a specialism in any of the above areas you must complete two courses and a dissertation in your chosen specialist area.


Read the full programme specification.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching

There are ten two-hour seminars for each course, which are delivered by distinguished City Law School lecturers, visiting lecturers and practitioners from major international law firms.

One of the core values of the LLM is that we try and provide a strong level of support to our student and this means that we keep our classes small. All our classes run on the basis of a minimum of six students and a maximum of 30, which provides you with a positive and interactive learning environment to study in.

You will have an allocated personal tutor who will support you throughout your time at City. In addition to your allocated personal tutor, we have tutors who can offer you individual careers support reviewing CVs, including providing advice on gaining a  training contract, assessment of law firm placement or considering internship opportunities.

Find out more about our LLM in International Commercial Law teaching staff.

Assessment

Each course is assessed by a 6,000 word paper. During the summer term you are required to complete a 20,000 word dissertation.

Opportunities

Law and Practice Forum
We run a suite of seminars throughout the year where we bring in lawyers, economists, public affairs specialists and in house counsel to the School provide you with an insight into modern commercial law practice.

For more information visit the Law and Practice Forum.

Legal London
We encourage you to make the most of legal London and attend specialist lectures across the City related to law and business. We highly recommend that our students  take up membership of British Institute of International and Comparative Law to enable them to access the organisation's high quality commercial law seminars.
 
Social Events
We run an extensive social events calendar for our LLM students. This ranges from receptions at the begining of the academic year, through to walking trips across the Southdowns to London theatre trips and a ball at the Inner Temple in following March.


LLM in Maritime Law (Greece)
Our LLM in Maritime Law (Greece) is delivered in the exceptional Laskaridou Library of Piraeus, Athens. The course is taught in English in weekend blocks, by experienced British academics and legal practitioners.


Read the full programme specification.

Fees

  • Full-time EU: £13,500
  • Full-time Non EU: £13,500

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

For further information and ideas about how to fund your course, visit Financing your study.

Scholarships

The City Law School offers eight full fee scholarships each year to LLM students. Worth over £12,000, students awarded a scholarship will pay no fee for their chosen LLM. We encourage applications from all over the world, from civilian and common law jurisdictions. We are looking for bright young lawyers who are determined to make the most of a London based postgraduate programme.

Placements

Internships

We encourage all of our students to obtain internships and placements with organisations, whilst they are studying with us. A number of internships are on offer to The City Law School students each year. We offer the following internships in 2011/12:


 
For more information visit Internships. 

Career Prospects

The LLM in International Commercial Law, subject LLMs and specialisms provide you with a sound basis for developing a career in international commercial legal practice; whether it be with a national or international firm, in-house or with a national or international regulator.

Postgraduate Experience

Students who complete the LLM may wish to continue their academic studies by enrolling in a PhD or MPhil offered by The City Law School.

Find out more about City University London

LLM in International Commercial Law

Including:


To apply for any of the above LLM programmes you must complete an application form for the LLM in International Commercial Law. Applications can be made directly to The City Law School.

Applications open in September each year for enrolment the following September. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial round of offers has been made. Don't miss out, make sure you get yours in early!