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LLM International Business Law

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Dissertation

As part of your LLM studies, you will be required-having successfully completed the taught elements of the Course-to undertake a 18,000 word dissertation. You will be invited to confirm your topic towards the end of your second semester of study. But, we strongly urge you to think about and discuss your proposed topic as early as possible. Topics in the past have included: mergers and acquisitions; commercial dispute resolution; aspects of intellectual property law; corporate mobility; insider dealing and the development of a code of contract law. You will be supported throughout the dissertation process by a supervisor and various workshops, including research methods.

Assessment

You will be assessed each semester. All modules will be assessed using a variety of forms, explained at the start of each module. Assessment may be by a term paper, seminar performance, unseen problem, timed paper or oral presentation. Each assessment is marked as a percentage.

Successful students will graduate with a distinction, merit or pass in accordance with our University’s assessment regulartions.

Entry Requirements

2:2 degree in Law or a degree with a substantial amount of Law e.g. Business Studies or Accountancy. Suitably qualified applicants include those with: an undergraduate degree in Law or a graduate law conversion course (e.g. GDL/CPE) or a professional qualification in Law or an undergraduate degree which includes substantial elements of Law e.g. BA (Hons) Business; Accountancy; Social Policy or CRIC pre-masters course. Non-native English speakers require a mimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent).

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitably for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

The Staff Team

Dr Rhidian Lewis (Principal Lecturer, Pathway Leader LLM) Business Law in the Global Context, Comparative Company Law, Current Legal Issues in the International Business Arena, International Law Research

Julia Ramsay (Principal Lecturer, Deputy Head of Anglia Law School) Dispute Resolution

Dr Penny English (Principal Lecturer) Competition Law in the International Context

Prof Rob Home International Environmental Law and Business, International Governance

John O’Leary (Senior Lecturer) International Employment Law

For further information

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Cambridge & Chelmsford

Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences

Internationally, Anglia Law School is recognised as being at the forefront of Client Interviewing having won

the Law Society’s Client Interviewing Competition for an unprecedented 6th time

LLM International Business Law

Anglia Law School has proven excellence in developing

legal skills (mooting, debating and client interviewing) of an

international standard. Our students have, in recent years,

won The Observer National Mooting Competition, the National

Client Interviewing Competition and represented the UK in the

International Client Interviewing Competition.

The LLM provides a combination of theory and practical

application which is relevant to international legal practice and

business in the context of advanced intellectual engagement

with issues in law and legal theory. This course also considers

law in relation to associated disciplines such as international

governance and international environmental issues. Course

completion provides students with the necessary background

and legal expertise for international practice, academic research

and other intellectually demanding roles.

Our LLM is available at our Cambridge campus as a one year

full time, taught degree completed by a supervised dissertation.

Renowned as a world-famous academic centre, Cambridge

offers and exceptional environment for study and the opportunity

to sample a wealth of culture. Enhanced by all the advantages

of an academic seat of learning and a beautiful city, Cambridge

is an ideal location for academic learning.

How the LLM is organisedStudents can start the course in either September or January.

After taking four 15-credit compulsory modules students may

choose from a range of specialised options.

TeachingTeaching takes place in blocks of two or three hours. These

provide a structured framework within which each student can

develop their own knowledge and understanding of the subject.

This is achieved through defined research tasks which are

undertaken either prior to or after the seminar to focus private

study.

Associated CareersOur course will provide you with the background and legal

expertise you need for international practice, academic research,

and associated careers such as accountancy and corporate

secretarial activities. Our students have pursued careers in

international law firms, the legal departments of international

corporations and governments departments.

ModulesCore Modules • Business Law in the Global Context: Provides an introductory

foundation for further study on our course, enabling you to develop an understanding of the context in which international business takes place and to develop the research skills approriate at postgraduate level.

• International Trade Law: Focuses on the legal and commercial rules and conventions governing international carriage of goods by sea and financing international trade. It will develop problem-solving, research, written analytical and critical-thinking skills.

• International Law Research: Focuses on an understanding and analysis of research methodologies and their application to the legal contexts. A range of research methods will be considered within this module and their application to the development of both research practice and the development of major projects in Internatioanl Business Law.

• Dispute Resolution: Examines the methods of alternative dispute resolution together with substantive and procedural aspects of business litigation in the worldwide context. It will combine theory and practical application relevant to international legal practice and business.

• Dissertation: This module will support you in the preparation and submission of a Masters Dissertation and will provide you with an opportunity to explore in depth a particular aspect of international business law which reflects your academic interest.

Optional Modules

• Competition Law in the International Context (30 credits)

• International Environmental Law (30 credits)

• International Governance (30 credits)

• International Employment Law (30 credits)

• Comparative Company Law (30 credits)

• Current Legal Issues in the International Business Arena (30 credits)

Please note that availability of optional modules is subject to demand.