International Trade and Commercial Law LLM
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): Monday 26 September 2016 (FT/ PT)
- Duration: Please see Course tab
- Study Mode(s): Full-time / Part-time
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Introduction:
Growing in national and international importance, international trade law is one of the exports of the English common law system. The structure of international contracts is dominated by English common law principles. On this course you'll develop your expertise in key areas impacting international trade and commercial law.
About the LLM International Trade and Commercial Law
This popular course explores diverse areas of the subject including:
- international sales and carriage of goods
- insurance
- international finance
- international dispute resolution
- World Trade Organisation law.
The latter is of particular importance since India and China joined the WTO.
Why choose this course?
- Explore diverse aspects of International Trade and Commercial Law, a major export of the English Common Law System.
- Benefit from close links to our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law.
- Option to complement your study of International Trade and Commercial Law with with up to two modules from other LLM subject areas.
- Choose a study route that suits you with full-time, part-time and distance learning options available.
- Attend an International Summer School with the opportunity to explore Law in a European context.
- Scholarships available.
- Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards. Email us for details.
- 100% of postgraduate leavers of this course are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE survey, postgraduate leavers 2014-15).
LLM International Trade and Commercial Law Video
In the video Brian Harris, a senior lecturer at Nottingham School, provides an overview of what the LLM covers and why he enjoys teaching on the course.
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Careers and employability
Your future career
Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.
Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge. 100% of postgraduate leavers of this course are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (DLHE survey, postgraduate leavers 2014-15).
Continuing professional development (CPD)
Practitioners can study individual modules from the LLM programme for CPD awards.
Nottingham Law School offers a suite of practice-based practitioner programmes specifically designed to meet the personal development needs of legal practitioners. We offer courses that qualify for CPD with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, in-house training and bespoke programmes. These courses are highly flexible and can be delivered throughout the year both nationally and internationally.
While this course does not currently offer placements we do encourage our students to pursue placement opportunities.
Find out about the opportunities through our pro bono and University volunteering schemes.
Learn a new language
Alongside your study you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have.
Learning a new language can:
- enhance your communication skills
- enrich your experience when travelling abroad
- boost your career prospects.
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How to apply
Just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow the instructions for applying. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
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You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU in our postgraduates’ guide. Here you’ll find advice about how to write a good personal statement and much more.
Getting in touch
If you need more help or support, you can call our Admissions Team on +44 (0)115 848 4200.
Good luck with your application!
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For a step by step guide on making an application to the University please visit our how to apply page.
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Keeping up to date
After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.