Course
LLM International Trade and Commercial Law
Address
Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
Tel.
+44(0) 115 848 4460
E-mail address
nls.enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
Type of course
Online Distance Learning
Length of course
21-24 months distance learning
Date of commencement
The online programme begins in January and September
Admissions requirements
Law graduates
Law graduates
You will need a good degree in Law (minimum 2.2) or an honours degree in another discipline, plus either the CPE (Common Professional Examination) or GDL (Graduate Diploma in Law) conversion qualification.
Non-Law graduates
Applicants from other disciplines will be welcomed in appropriate circumstances, particularly if they have experience in the area, even if not as lawyers.
English language requirements
International students need to demonstrate they have sufficient knowledge of written and spoken English before starting the course. We usually require one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill.
- TOEFL iBT 83 with at least 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.
- An equivalent English language qualification.
The Nottingham Trent University
LLM International Trade and Commercial Law
This popular course explores diverse areas of the subject including:
- international sales and carriage of goods
- insurance
- international finance
- international dispute resolution
- World Trade Organisation law.
The latter is of particular importance since India and China joined the WTO.
Why choose this course?
- Explore diverse aspects of International Trade and Commercial Law, a major export of the English Common Law System.
- Benefit from close links to our Centre for Business and Insolvency Law.
- Option to complement your study of International Trade and Commercial Law with with up to two modules from other LLM subject areas.
- Choose a study route that suits you with full-time, part-time and distance learning options available.
- Attend an International Summer School with the opportunity to explore Law in a European context.
- Scholarships available.
- Individual modules can be studied for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards. Email us for details.
Modules
You will study six taught modules followed by a dissertation.
Choose from:
International Competition Law
International Trade Risk Insurance
International Carriage of Goods
International Commercial Transactions
International Sale of Goods
Private International Law
World Trade Organisation
Or you may take up to two modules from another subject area.
You will start your dissertation after completing these modules.
Assessment
In each case modules are assessed through one piece of course work. This usually takes the form of a problem- or essay-style question, but will vary by module. You can submit and receive feedback on assessments over the course of each module.
The dissertation is 18,000 to 20,000 words and is researched and written independently under the guidance of an expert academic.
Distance-learning study
Distance-learning modules are structured, directed learning activities, delivered through the University's online learning platform – NOW.
Distance learners will also have the opportunity to participate in virtual discussions with other students and academic staff, and will be asked to complete additional tasks – such as preparing essay plans or presentations – over the course of each module.
Your future career
Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.
Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge.
