International Commercial and Corporate Law LLM

The International Commercial and Corporate Law LLM balances the best of a rigorous, traditional legal education with a contemporary perspective. Our areas of specialisation address today’s most important business and legal challenges, including the study of commercial relationships in the international arena, the role and impact of electronic commerce, and the gradual harmonisation of international commercial law.

This Master's is not merely about what you learn in the classroom, it's also about actual practice in today’s world of globalisation and international commerce. That is why the LLM provides, in addition to a strong academic dimension, a concentrated, real-world-oriented legal education.

The course offers you the opportunity to develop strong academic and practical skills in a highly competitive and intellectually satisfying area of law. It's ideally suited to you if you come from a commercial law, international business, management, or economics background. You'll have the opportunity to explore your own ideas, gain knowledge, and enhance transferable skills in a supportive environment. You'll benefit from a strong programme of visiting speakers, excellent online materials and learning resources, top-quality instruction, and a professional and practical focus in a School with a strong research profile.

Top reasons to study with us

• Learn in the heart of London – Studying at our Regent Campus in central London, you'll be perfectly placed to access London's legal, business, and cultural resources
• Study on a vibrant multicultural course – Our course is notable for the diversity of students and the varied specialisms of our teaching staff (both academics and practitioners), which creates a uniquely stimulating learning environment
• Suitable for both law and non-law graduates – The course is for you whether you're a new lawyer exploring the field of commercial law or a non-lawyer graduate acquiring the legal knowledge to liaise with legal specialists in the commercial field
• An introduction to the different legal systems – Our course is aimed at students from both civil law (Roman law) and common law (English law) jurisdictions
• Be supported – Our friendly and approachable teaching staff prioritise personal contact, and you'll be supported by a personal tutor
• Learn in top facilities – Westminster Law School has a full mock courtroom, hi-tech learning spaces, and a pro-bono clinic, as well as a state-of-the-art lecture theatre

Why study this course?

• Fantastic central London location - You'll be studying in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities, within easy reach of London's unrivalled library, cultural and archive resources.
• Develop your legal knowledge and skills - You'll gain both a strong legal academic grounding as well as knowledge of real-world practice in contemporary international commercial law.
• Enhance your career prospects - You'll develop your analytical skills and ability to evaluate issues in international commercial law, equipping you for your career in the practice of law.