This innovative taught LLM degree examines legal issues affecting business organisations operating in a global environment through a discrete programme of study in specific areas of international business, corporate, banking and finance law. Approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, the course offers a range of modules taught by subject specialists.
• Course available to study full time (1 year) and part time (2 years)
•Teaching is delivered in £38million Redmonds Building
•Designed specifically for those working in the field of law, banking and financial services
•Examines key legal issues affecting business organisations operating in a global context
•Tutors have extensive experience with a variety of backgrounds and research interests
•Suits new graduates as well as providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council
This Masters of Laws programme focuses on specific areas of international business, corporate, banking and finance law.
It is a stand-alone qualification for those who wish to enhance their career prospects through acquiring vocationally relevant knowledge and skills in this particular field.
If you want to study the LLM but do not have a background in law, or if you who would prefer to refresh your legal studies, there is a short pre-course of study: Law for Non-Lawyers. This is not assessed but may be mandatory if you do not have a first degree in law.
The LLM is delivered by academics highly involved in research within their specific subject area, a blend of career young research active lecturers, qualified and former practitioners of law and internationally established experts in their field. Members of staff at the School of Law carry out research in Law (UK, International and Dispute Resolution) and Criminal Justice.
What you will study on this degree
Please see guidance below on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.
Level 7
-International trade and finance law
-International commercial contracting
-Global finance law and regulation
-Theory and practice of international corporate governance
-Financial services and financial crime
-Advanced legal research methods
-Postgraduate dissertation in international law
-International intellectual property law
-International dispute resolution
-International environmental law
-International labour law
-International maritime law
-Risk management
Further guidance on modules
The information listed in the section entitled ‘What you will study’ is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Academic Framework reviews are conducted by LJMU from time to time to ensure that academic standards continue to be maintained.
Please email
[email protected] if you require further guidance or clarification.
Visit the
International Business, Corporate and Finance Law (LLM)
page on the Liverpool John Moores University website for more details!
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