International Commercial Law (LLM)

at University of Warwick

The objective of Commercial Law is to facilitate commercial transactions, whether a sale of goods, dealing in digital content or data, secured financing arrangements, or mergers. Once a commercial transaction crosses jurisdictional borders, complex questions arise regarding the enforceability of all the terms in a commercial agreement, the law(s) which apply to the transaction, and where any disputes which might arise from the transaction can be resolved.

This LLM will provide you with a solid foundation for understanding the legal challenges of international commerce, and will allow you to explore how a range of international transactions are regulated through a combination of contracts, domestic law and internationally agreed rules.

Core modules

Foundations of International Commercial Law

The aim of this module is to introduce students to fundamental legal issues affecting international commercial transactions. There will be three broad strands to this: a) the specific issues associated with the international commercial contracts; b) the different instruments and institutions, the process of harmonisation and the lex mercatoria; c) specific areas such as agency and security interest in mobile equipment.

Legal Research and Writing Skills

Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:

• International Commercial Law in the Digital Economy
• International Arbitration
• International Sale of Goods
• Law of International Financial Transactions
• International Commercial Litigation
• The Regulation of Mergers and Acquisitions

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in law or a related subject with a law component.

English language requirements

• Band B
• IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
   

The University carries out an initial fee status assessment based on information provided in the application and according to the guidance published by UKCISA. Students are classified as either Home or Overseas Fee status and this can determine the tuition fee and eligibility of certain scholarships and financial support.

If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information, however we are awaiting guidance from the UK government regarding fee status for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members living in the UK for academic year 2021/22 onwards. We are not able to confirm the fee status for these students until the relevant eligibility criteria have been confirmed. Once we have received further information from the UK government, we will provide you with an update on your fee status and let you know if any additional information is required. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.
 

Studying at postgraduate level can provide a platform to a wide range of career opportunities in the commercial and legal sectors, in management consultancy, international development, government and NGOs and in compliance and regulation to name but a few. 

It enables students to differentiate themselves for opportunities where a postgraduate qualification is a requirement or desirable. We have recently had graduates go into careers such as:

• Practicing lawyers with a specific focus on international commercial law
• Commercial Arbitrators
• Civil Service work in departments dealing with aspects of international commerce
• Work in NGOs representing international businesses

The School of Law has a dedicated careers consultant (part of the Student Opportunity careers team) to help with your personal career journey during your time at Warwick. She offers impartial advice and guidance (one to one support) and delivers workshops and events tailored to the needs of Law students.

This is in addition to specialist speakers who may be invited to contribute to your LLM programme.  Events are also organised by the wider Student Opportunity team. They include:

• Careers fairs and sector events including Law Fair, Business and Finance Fair, Management Consultancy, HR and Management, Working in the Public Sector
• Career Pathways to International Development (presentations and networking)
• Don’t want to be a lawyer? (Alumni presentations and networking)
• Becoming a Solicitor
• The Journey to the Bar
• Workshops on all aspects of the recruitment and selection process including applications, CVs, covering letters, interviews and assessment centres