Course Overview

An increasingly globalized economy requires international commercial law professionals to have a wide range of knowledge on issues relevant to international commerce. This includes the World Trade Organisation and the law of international trade, and in areas such as international finance, intellectual property, or international energy law. As part of Northumbrias innovative and flexible LLM Law framework, the International Commercial Law specialism has been designed to meet the needs of legal practitioners within this field, as well as finance professionals who may benefit from a deeper contextual understanding. It is not necessary to have an undergraduate law qualification and there are no jurisdictional restrictions, so you will be part of a diverse and intellectually stimulating cohort. You will learn from each others experiences in a relaxed and collaborative environment. Northumbria Law School is one of the largest law schools in the UK, and houses academics with an international reputation for research in International Commercial Law. You will benefit from our strong links with the North East legal community, and learn from staff who continue to undertake high-profile work in legal practice. Engaging in the LLM Laws specialist areas of contemporary and innovative legal study, within an established postgraduate legal qualification, provides you with a remarkable opportunity to enhance your career.

General Eligibility

A minimum of a 2:2 honors degree in either law, a relevant social science-based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).