Dissertation
The Staff Team
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 could include: 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.
Dr Rhidian Lewis (Principal Lecturer, Course Leader LLM) Business Law in the Global Context, Comparative Company Law, International Law Research
Assessment
Tom Serby (Senior Lecturer) Business Law in the Global Context, Comparative Company Law
Julia Ramsay (Principal Lecturer, Personal Tutor, Deputy Head of Anglia School) Dispute Resolution Dr Magdalena Clemo-Raczynska (Lecturer) Commercial Contracts, Transnational Commercial Law Dr Pierluigi Congedo (Senior Lecturer) International Law Research, International Governance
Cambridge & Chelmsford
LLM International Commercial Law Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
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, a timed paper or oral presentation. Each assessment will be marked as a percentage. Successful students will graduate with a distinction, merit or pass in accordance with our University’s Assessment Regulations.
Entry Requirements Usually, a degree in law or a degree, such as business or accountancy, with a substantive element of law at 2:2 or better is required. For those for whom English is not their first language a proficiency in English, to IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, is required. We also welcome applications from those with other experience or qualifications which are of a similar level. Please contact us if you think you might fall into this category. Many of our students are international. This provides a breadth of experience and opportunity to consider not only the theory relating to international business, but also to hear from those with direct experience of such issues. Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
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Modules Core Modules • Business Law in the Global Context provides the introductory foundation for further study on the course, enabling you to develop an understanding of the context in which international business takes place and to develop the research skills appropriate at postgraduate level.
• Commercial Contracts focuses on the construction and
enforcement of commercial contracts including the formalities for the creation of a valid, commercial contract, the contents of a commercial contract, defects in commercial contracts and possible remedies to contractual issues. The module develops an analytical approach to the application of legal principles and will focus on developing problem-solving, research, written analytical and critical-thinking skills.
LLM International Commercial 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 an 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 organised Students 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.
resolution together with substantive and procedural aspects of business litigation in the worldwide context. It combines theory and practical application relevant to international legal practice and business.
• International Law Research is focused on an understanding
and analysis of research methodologies and their application to the legal context. Throughout this module you will encounter a range of research activities and consider how these can not only influence your own academic research but also make a significant contribution to professional practice. The approach taken within this module is one which underpins the major dissertation and therefore offers an opportunity to discuss how research may be undertaken through the application of appropriate methodology.
Teaching Teaching 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.
• Dispute Resolution examines methods of alternative dispute
• Transnational Commercial Law examines the development
and application of commercial law through consideration of a range of key legal issues concerning commercial arrangements between persons in different jurisdictions and the impact these make on both national and international business.
Associated Careers Our 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 government departments.
Optional Modules
• International Governance considers the growing debate
about governance from both an “internal” perspective (corporate governance) and an external one (corporate social responsibility).
• Comparative Company Law considers the way corporate
law transcends particular jurisdictions and will assess the underlying purpose of the rules governing these business vehicles.