入学要求 Requirement:
学术要求:A minimum upper second class honours degree, or the equivalent, in law.
英语要求:IELTS - Overall 7, writing score 7
学费 Tuition Fee:2011/2012 £12,300
课程特征 Course Features:
The programme offers students the opportunity to develop an advanced understanding of the law governing international business and commerce. It covers fundamental legal aspects of international business, such as the law of corporations and corporate governance, the law of international trade transactions, international financial, securities and banking law, competition law and intellectual property. The programme aims at providing a solid basis in these fields as well as giving students the opportunity to explore topical issues, such as the implications of the recent financial crisis, corporate social and environmental responsibility, the role of brands in globalization, global economic governance, and the legal challenges of business operation and foreign investment in a development country context. In addition to exploring these issues in an academic context, the Law School has set up a series of Practitioner Seminars, where senior practicing lawyers of global business stature are invited to share their insights and experience.
On completion of this LLM programme, students should:
•Acquire a thorough knowledge of the legal fundamentals of international commerce and finance;
•Gain a deeper insight into specific problems and critical issues faced by international business today and the international legal frameworks in dealing with them;
•Have an understanding of the legal framework for business and commerce within regional economic blocs, such as the European Union;
•Familiarise themselves with the relevant academic debates and new developments in law.
The programme prepares students for a career in law with specialization in international business.
课程内容 Course Content :
The LLM in International Business and Commercial Law requires the study of taught course units to the value of 120 credits. At least 60 credits of these course units must be within the area of International Business Law and are to be selected from a designated list. In addition, students write two research papers worth 30 credits each, at least one of which must be within the area of International Business Law.
The LL.M in International Business & Commercial Law will typically offer a wide choice of optional course units, including Corporations and International Business Law; EU Consumer Law; International Commercial Arbitration Law; International Economic Law; International Sale of Goods; International Carriage of Goods by Sea; Regulating Corporate Social & Environmental Behaviour; The Principles and Practice of Corporate Governance; International Financial Services Regulation and The Law and Practice of International Banking and Finance.
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment:
Most course units are assessed by standard methods - either one unseen written examination, or one coursework essay, or a combination of these two methods of assessment. The assessment method of each individual course unit is listed in the course unit description on The School of Law website.
Students must also submit two research papers for the LL.M degree (one research paper submitted in April, and one submitted in September).