LLM International Commercial Law at University of Brighton

Our International Commercial Law LLM explores current legal developments, including the impact of geopolitical tensions on international agreements, sanctions on global markets and issues relating to digitalisation, climate change and sustainability. You will study aspects of public international law alongside contemporary issues in areas such as international relations, human rights and international trade, while learning to contextualise these within real-world developments.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–3 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September and January/February start dates  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A series of compulsory modules will give you a thorough understanding of public international law and contemporary legal developments such as digitalisation. Teaching and assessment methods vary and include workshops and coursework. For your final project, you will apply new and existing legal knowledge to a practical, international law-oriented issue that interests you. You will be presented with a legal problem and will be required to research appropriate sources, analyse relevant legal instruments and provide a thorough evaluation of and solution to the problem.

Career pathways

You will be in a good position to embark on a variety of careers in international law, including roles within intergovernmental organisations and government departments across the world. You may also progress into the legal profession and the judiciary, applying your expertise in international law within traditional legal career pathways.

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