International Commercial Law LLM at Brunel University of London

The International Commercial Law LLM equips graduates with advanced legal expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of global practice. With a wide range of specialist elective modules covering key aspects of international commercial law, this programme allows you to tailor your studies to your professional interests and career ambitions. You'll develop a deep understanding of the legal frameworks governing cross-border trade, international business, and commercial transactions in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Social and Political Sciences  |  Duration: 12-15 months full-time; 24-27 months full-time with placement; 24-27 months part-time; 36-39 months part-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The International Commercial Law LLM consists of optional modules and a 15,000 word dissertation on a legal topic of your choice. Compulsory modules include Dissertation, Governance, Regulation and Compliance, International Commercial Law, Principles of International Commercial Arbitration, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Law.

Career pathways

You will leave Brunel with a firm grounding in law and with solid legal knowledge allowing you to be flexible in your future choices. While many of our students specialise to enhance their legal practice work, others are sought after by government agencies, the private commercial sector (such as in-house lawyers) and non-governmental organisations where a background in commercial law is valued.

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