LLM International Commercial Law

Bournemouth University

This course draws primarily upon the common law tradition but is intended to provide the widest possible perspective through groundings in international economic law and a contemporary economic and financial context.

Why study LLM International Commercial Law at BU?

• Gain a solid understanding of international commercial law, attractive to prospective employers as many businesses rely on their ability to trade internationally
• Understand the perspective of the legal regulation of institutions and transactions, explore the problems associated with competing national jurisdictions and a critical awareness of corporate, intellectual property and tax law
• Tailor your studies toward the specific areas of international commercial law to suit your desired career through a range of option units
• Enhance your career prospects, not only within the legal profession. Graduates have gone on to work as consultants, judges assistants, senior lawyers and associate directors.

Careers

The course will provide a challenging and stimulating opportunity to enhance your career prospects within a variety of industries and/or the legal profession.

In particular, the course will appeal to:

• International students looking for an understanding of commercial trade
• Lawyers seeking a specialism or an accreditation to advise commercial clients
• Managers in the banking, insurance, carriage and other constituent industries
• Recent or mature Graduates (and equivalents) seeking more focused career opportunities
• Academic lawyers seeking to expand their knowledge base.

Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice.? If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS.?There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.