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Durham University: International Trade and Commercial Law
| Institution | Durham University |
|---|---|
| Department | Law |
| Web | http://www.dur.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
**Course details**
International trading takes place across the world with increasing levels of speed and complexity. Our LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law will provide you with the skills to participate fully in this fascinating and fast-moving area of global business activity.
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of legal practice from an international perspective on the rules governing commercial and business transactions, including tax laws, banking regulations, intellectual property law, dispute resolution and insolvency as well as learn about international sales and investment.
**Why Durham University?**
Durham Law School has an outstanding reputation throughout the legal world. Cutting-edge research led by academic experts enables us to make a significant contribution to creating and shaping law in the UK and internationally.
Durham Law School is a global leader in the development and framing of law. Led by academics who are experts in their field, we carry out cutting-edge legal research that feeds into our Masters and research qualifications, building knowledge and nurturing the skills needed to help shape law in the future.
The reputation of the School means our legal know-how is respected by parliamentarians and policy makers around the world. Our academics have been called to give evidence in Parliament and have had their research work quoted by courts and international bodies.
International law and questions of global policy and governance are an area of special interest at Durham, but our expertise extends to other areas including criminal law and criminal justice, ethics, human rights, European law, gender and law, Chinese law, Commercial and Corporate law and Global Justice.
**Facilities**
The Law School is located in the University’s award-winning flagship Palatine Centre, part of a £48.4m sustainable building development.
The School’s facilities are purpose-built and state-of-the-art, featuring a moot court, pro bono room, Harvard-style Hogan Lovells lecture theatre, spacious dedicated work suites and modern wireless and audio-video-enabled research spaces and attractive social areas.
**Career Opportunities**
Our global reputation for legal research and teaching of the highest quality is reflected in the career trajectory of our alumni.
Graduates serve across the full range of legal professions including solicitors, barristers, judges, members of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal and as consultants and in government. Others have secured stimulating and rewarding positions in national and international law firms.
We are fully aware of the degree of competition that exists in securing a role in the legal profession and the School provides a range of resources to help alumni stand out as ideal candidates during the recruitment process. This includes detailed information about the steps involved in becoming a solicitor or barrister, visits from law firms and guidance on preparing for interviews and assessment days.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. For International Country and Region specific qualifications please see: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/international/regional-pages/ Please check the Requirements and Admissions section of the course database for details and exact requirements. Guidance for Home Applicants You can apply to this course by clicking the link "Apply" at the top right of the page above Course Summary. This will redirect you to Durham University Post Graduate information page where you will be able to apply via the Post Graduate Applicant Portal. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13600 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29600 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course offers students from a wide variety of backgrounds the opportunity to develop their legal knowledge and skills in some of the most intellectually challenging and practically relevant areas of trade and commercial law. The course has a particular emphasis on the international aspects of these areas of legal knowledge and practice.
During the first two terms of the course, you will study taught modules drawn from a wide variety of topics on international trade and commercial law. You then complete your studies by writing a dissertation on a topic chosen by you and supervised by a member of staff with expertise in your selected subject area. Teaching is a mixture of lectures and smaller, student-led, seminar or tutorial groups. The dissertation is pursued by independent research with individual supervision.
Students attending the course are drawn from a broad range of countries, and their previous academic or professional experiences enrich the course. The School is host to the Institute of Commercial and Corporate Law, and students on the LLM are encouraged to participate in its activities.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2:1 degree (or its equivalent) in law, or in a degree in which law is a major component. |
| Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
| England | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 12750 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 26900 GBP for Year 1 |
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