School of law postgraduate programmes

School of Law Postgraduate Programmes

Welcome to the School of Law Queen Mary, part of the prestigious University of London, is one of the top UK research universities and a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

Comprised of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) and the Department of Law, the School of Law has over 90 faculty members either teaching at postgraduate level or offering PhD supervision, whom are leading experts in almost all areas of law and whom advise and act as consultants to national and international governments, the United Nations, the World Bank, the European Commission, NGOs, legal regulatory authorities and businesses. Our staff have a longestablished reputation for providing high-quality teaching and internationally renowned research, with invaluable contributions from respected practitioners and industry experts.

We offer a wide range of postgraduate law programmes, providing both theoretical and practical approaches to specialist areas of law, underpinned by leading research.

Our LLM Programme for example, is the largest in the UK, with 22 specialisms and a wide range of modules, offering students a broad and liberal learning experience.

Consequently, we attract a diverse student body from over 85 jurisdictions, whom together create a lively, supportive and intellectually stimulating environment in which to study and research.

Global view – Distance Learning and Studying in Paris For students unable to attend classes in London, the CCLS offers interactive and innovative distance learning courses in Computer and Communications Law and Arbitration and Mediation, with optional residential weekends. In addition, students have the option to follow one of four CCLS led LLM programmes in Paris, providing in-depth immersion in commercial law from both comparative and international perspectives, within a common law framework. Offered in block teaching and evening modes, the course is taught at the University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP) in central Paris, led by CCLS staff, with the generous support of leading practitioners and academics based in France.

Queen Mary, School of Law Postgraduate Law Centre, Lincoln's Inn Fields

University of London Institute in Paris

Postgraduate School of Law Location and facilities We are based in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, the legal district of London, near to numerous law firms, chambers and the Royal Courts of Justice and the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, one of the leading law libraries in Europe. All our PG law students have access to it and its many specialist law databases, alongside those provide by Queen Mary.

The Postgraduate Law Centre has a 130 seat lecture theatre, additional seminar rooms, allocated rooms for PhD students and research projects, students’ common room, wireless and scan to email facilities, workstations for students, smart boards and digital data projectors for teaching.

The Queen Mary Postgraduate Law Funding Programme – worth up to £1million We are committed to attracting the very best scholars from around the world and offer one of the most generous funding programmes in the UK worth up to one million pounds, which in recent years has included: 14 full tuition fee only LLM scholarships, several 50% of tuition fee LLM partial scholarships, several PhD studentships covering tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant, partial scholarships for the joint CCLS/School of Economics and Finance interdisciplinary masters, full and partial scholarships for the MSc Management of Intellectual Property: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding Critical Thinking and Writing in Law Programme Provided by the Queen Mary Language Centre, in close collaboration with the School of Law, the Critical Thinking and Writing in Law programme is a specialized series of interactive lectures running parallel to the postgraduate taught classes, designed to improve students’ writing and research in law, while providing a solid foundation to prepare for and complete exams and dissertations with confidence, at no extra cost to the students. www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llm/support/index.html Continuing Professional Development (CPD) We provide a range of flexible evening and distance learning professional courses, seminars, conferences and workshops that confer CPD points. The School of Law is an authorised CPD provider of courses and seminars accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

For further details on events, guest lectures and how to register for them, please see: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/events

Professional accreditation – exemptions from professional qualifications MSc Management of Intellectual Property and Certificate of Intellectual Property In both courses students are offered the chance to undertake additional special papers for intending Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Those who opt to undertake these exams gain exemption from the CIPA Examination Board foundation level exams and exemption from 3 out of 4 of the foundation level ITMA exams. MSc IP students undertaking the additional exemption papers also gain a pass in the additional Certificate of Intellectual Property Law. Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice The Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice is a requirement for those wishing to qualify as Trade Mark Attorneys.

The Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice programme has been specifically designed in close co-operation with the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) for the trainee agent.

Arbitration and Mediation Currently completion of certain modules on the LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, both the London and Distance Learning versions of the PG Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Arbitration, PG Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Mediation will award successful candidates certain exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators professional qualifications. The accreditation process is currently being reviewed and updates will be made on relevant course web pages.

Further information can be found at: www.ciarb.org/educationand-training/RCP%20List.pdf Please also see: • www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/diploma/idr • www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llm/programmes/ international_dispute • www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/distancelearning/ diploma_arbitration • www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/distancelearning/ diploma_mediation

LLM in Tax Law The LLM in Tax Law qualifies students to sit the exams to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA). In addition, three modules on the LLM in Tax Law – International Tax Law, EU Tax Law and US International Taxation – can be used to prepare for Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) exam papers, and a dissertation on a tax topic can be submitted in lieu of one of the ADIT papers.

Further info: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llm/programmes/tax Professional Module Exemptions for the Chartered Banker Diploma from the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) Law students taking certain LLM modules within the LLM Programme and the joint CCLS/School of Economics LLM in Law and Economics and the MSc Law and Finance can gain exemptions towards the CBI Chartered Banker Diploma.

The CBI has recognised masters programmes offered by the Queen Mary School of Economics and Finance for advanced standing for the Chartered Banker Diploma. Graduates can proceed directly to the Chartered Banker Diploma with no requirement for prior underpinning study, recognising the high level of commonality of elements within specific LLM modules against the CBI’s Diploma modules.

Further info: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llm/ programmes/banking_finance www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llmlaweconomics www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/llm/programmes/ commercial_corporate www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc_law_finance Professional Exams Exemptions – CISI Masters in Wealth Management Students following certain modules within the MSc Law and Finance who intend to apply for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Masters in Wealth Management programme are entitled to apply for an exemption from the first module, Financial Markets.

Further info: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc_law_finance

Research The School of Law has consistently been ranked in the top 10 law schools in the UK for the quality of our research, and many of our internationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally and internationally.

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies research strengths The CCLS was created by Professor Sir Roy Goode to develop a body of knowledge and skills in the areas of commercial law. CCLS has particular strengths in arbitration, banking and finance law, comparative and commercial law, intellectual property, insurance law, international economic law and regulation, patents and trade mark law, international shipping law, mediation, computer and communications law, media law, tax law and energy and natural resources law.

Current CCLS research projects • CCLS and University of Cambridge are working on a joint project funded by Microsoft on resilience, privacy and law enforcement access to data in the cloud • EU-funded project on cloud computing (Accountability for the Cloud) • qLegal – EU & HEIF funded multi-institutional European/US project to provide legal and regulatory advisory services to the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector via Queen Mary PG law students • Multi-institutional project -“Enhancing Intellectual Property Capacities for Agricultural Development - IP4Growth”, cofinanced by the European Commission to provide assistance to beneficiary universities in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Senegal • Multi-institutional project funded by the Commission FP7 project for iLinc, to research and develop models and supporting tools for the provision of legal support as a professional service

• Research funded by The Open Invention Network to undertake a comparative study of the recently emerging different approaches towards patent non-assertion within an open source context, in order to better understand their legal nature, scope and implications The Department of Law research strengths The Department of Law conducts an extensive range of teaching and research activities. The Department has particular expertise in the areas of public international law; law and public policy, international human rights; public law; European Union law; criminology, class law, legal theory and legal history; equity, trusts and property law; healthcare law; medical ethics; comparative law; immigration, asylum and rights of ethnic minorities; company and commercial law; labour law, competition law; criminal law and environmental law.

Current Department of Law research projects • Commission of the European Community – EVERREST – exploring the ethical, legal, regulatory and social issues of research into developing a safe environment for foetal growth restriction • Multinational interdisciplinary 40 month research project ‘EU Action to Fight Environmental Crime’ (EFFACE) funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research. The project aims to assess the impact of environmental crime and develop effective and feasible policy options for combating it at EU level.

• Cross institutional research project on Tobacco and Alcohol Studies funded by the UK Medical Research Council School of Law Research Centres and Institutes: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/research/centres Full details on faculty members and long standing visiting academics and practitioners: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/people

School of Law Events Every year, academics across the School are heavily involved in a wide range of events with distinguished guests from academia, governments, legal practice, industry, regulatory authorities, NGOs and the judiciary, offering students excellent networking opportunities and practical insights from leading experts in their field.

Below are a few recent examples, several of which are long-standing annual events: School of Law • Annual Queen Mary Postgraduate Legal Research Conference CCLS • EQE Training Programme on European Patent Law and Practice • Herchel Smith Seminar Series – Intellectual Property • Annual International Tax Alumni Conference, Annual Tax Summer School, Annual Avoir Fiscal EU Tax Conference • Annual Freshfields and School of International Arbitration (SIA) Lecture • Annual Joint International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and SIA Colloque • Annual SIA/Hamline Summer School Certificate Program in Global Arbitration Law and Practice • Annual CCLS Open Lectures: Ethics in Business and Finance • Annual CCLS Roundtable in Financial Law and Regulation • Annual CCLS New Voices in Commercial Law Series

Department of Law • Annual Public Law and Society Lecture • Annual Corporate Law Lecture Series • Criminal Justice Centre conferences, seminars and lecture series • GLOCUL: Centre for Culture and Law seminars and events • Annual 'Trends and Developments in Global Competition Law' Conference by Crowell & Moring LLP and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Competition Law and Policy (ICC) • International Law Conference In addition, many of our academic staff are invited to speak at prestigious external conferences.

Information on all Queen Mary law-led events and external conferences can be found here: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/events

School of Law Events

Inaugural Lecture of the Human Rights Collegium, given by Justice Albie Sachs (L-R: Stephen Bowen, Director, British Institute of Human Rights, Justice Sachs, Professor Geraldine Van Bueren QC (QMUL), March 2013

Professor Rosa Lastra (QMUL) and Graham Nicholson, Chief Legal Advisor, Bank of England, who gave a guest lecture to banking and finance students in 2014

The Annual ‘Freshfields/SIA Arbitration Lecture’, October 2013 (L-R: Professor Julian Lew QC (QMUL), Professor Jan Paulsson, President of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration, Professor, University of Miami School of Law, Sir Bernard Rix (QMUL))

9th Annual Avoir Fiscal EU Tax Conference, January 2014, Timothy Lyons QC, 39 Essex Street Chambers, London, who spoke on “Paying the ‘right’ amount of duty – revising declarations”

Joint conference on Policy and Criminal Justice, QMUL and Renmin University, China, October 2013, including Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas (Head, Dept. of Law, QMUL), Dr Saksia Hufnagel and Amber Marks (both QMUL)

Dr Ralph Bodle, Senior Fellow and Coordinator of ‘Ecologic Legal’ spoke about climate change negotiations to LLM students in March 2014 (L-R: Dr Elena Fasoli (QMUL), Dr Ralph Bodle, Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice (QMUL), Visiting Professor Attila Tanzi, Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague)

Annual Postgraduate Legal Research Conference Overview from Tom Hannart, Current PhD student and co-organiser of the 2014 PhD conference “The Legal Research Conference is organised annually by Queen Mary PhD students and hosted by the School of Law. The Conference is a forum for doctoral students from all over the world to present their research. Since the inaugural edition in 2010, the event has grown to become one of the largest of its kind, hosting more than 130 delegates.

“In 2014 the conference had the theme ‘From Imitation to Innovation: Enriching Legal Scholarship’. 40 papers were presented in 12 subject-specific streams, which were chaired

by Queen Mary academics. The poster session provided an opportunity for 12 presenters to discuss their research in a dynamic and interactive manner. Prizes were awarded to the best three poster presenters.

In addition to these traditional sessions the conference hosted a soapbox session for the third year running. This innovative session encourages short presentations on risky ideas or controversial legal views. The presenters were given just five minutes to convey their ideas to the audience, with the most persuasive presenter winning a prize.”

Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, Head of Department of Law, (QMUL), summarising the closing speeches of the ‘Soapbox Presentations’ during the 2014 conference

Organisers* of the 2014 PhD Conference along with the first year PhD students whom will organise the 2014 event – (L-R – William Linton, Tatjana Nikitina, Niovi Vavoula*, Sangeetha Manavalan*, Hayley O'Hagan (PhD Administrator), Aleksandra Jordanoska, Tom Hannant*

Niovi Vavoula (left) (QMUL), one of the conference organisers, presenting Carolin Moller, QMUL, with the first prize for her poster presentation – ‘Analysing the Tensions between EU Data Protection Law and International Security Cooperation. A Case Study on the SWIFT Agreement’

Professor Philip Rawlings, (QMUL) chairing the 2014 Banking and Finance Soapbox Presentations 2014

Beyond the classroom – additional opportunities and support available to our students Mooting and essay competitions We actively encourage students to participate and those selected are provided with guidance and support by relevant academics to prepare for a range of events or essay competitions including the Annual Wilhelm C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, the Oxford IP Moot, the European Law Moot Court and the annual IT law essay prize competition with Preiskel & Co LLP. Postgraduate Law Society (PGLS) Set up and run by Queen Mary PG law students, the PGLS aims to enhance student experience in order to make the most of their time in London. In collaboration with the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the QMUL Student Union, they organise an array of events, which include networking opportunities, sports tournaments and fundraisers; as well as publishing newsletters and academic journals. www.facebook.com/qmpgls Careers Queen Mary’s Careers team organise a number of events, featuring representatives from top UK and international law firms, to help students understand the legal job market and decide on the most appropriate career route after graduation.

Students can also take advantage of a wide range of other careers events and services to gain more information about law and non-law careers and receive advice on job hunting and applications. For more information, see: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/careers Highlights from 2013-14 include: • Freshfields LLP: Mock Interview Sessions • Talk by the Head of the EC Representation to UK • Representative from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: EU Careers Evening • Weekly lunchtime skills workshops including interview skills; how to write a CV; networking in person; and using LinkedIn

• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators: Introducing ADR as a career option • British Institute of Human Rights: talk by the Director on working in human rights • LexisNexis: working in legal publishing • Law Absolute: CV feedback and networking events with legal recruitment consultants • Addleshaw Goddard: “A Day in the Life of a Trainee/Associate Attorney” • Linklaters LLP: CV Writing • International Bar Association: Introduction to memberships and internships • Networking Event for the School of International Arbitration (SIA) for LLM and Diploma students with 32 leading law firms Internships Below are just some examples offered in 2013/14; we expect to offer similar opportunities in 2014/15 • 3 one week Marshalling (shadowing) opportunities at the Royal Courts of Justice, London with the Rt Hon Lord Justice Aikens • 1 internship for several months at IusArtium – an IP consultancy firm • 1 internship for several months at the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, Legal and Public Affairs • 2 two months paid internships at Promontory, focusing on privacy and data protection • 3 summer internships at the British Institute of Human Rights • 3 one week internships at international shipping company Andros Maritime Agencies • Several one week internships at The Standard P&I Club (Shipping industry) • 2 student summer research positions at the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN), including a financial award of $2,500 for each student • 1 summer internship at Edwards Wildman LLP • Summer internship opportunities at Clyde & Co.LLP for arbitration students • 1 internship at United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Geneva, (Summer 2014) • 3 10-12 week paid internships at Rebus Investment Solutions (financial services company) (tax and financial regulatory compliance students) • 2 one week internships at Clifford Chance LLP for students taking modules in Energy and Natural Resources Law (summer 2014) • 2 one week internships at Dentons for students taking modules in Energy and Natural Resources Law (summer 2014)

Confirmed for 2014/15 for LLM in Insurance Law students • 1 two week internship at Edwards Wildman LLP and Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) bursary of £2,500 • 2 two weeks internship at DWF LLP and a CCLS bursary of £2,500 for each student Confirmed for 2014/15 for LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law students • 2 one week internships at Clifford Chance LLP • 2 one week internships at Dentons Opportunities for LLM students interested in the ICT sector to gain practical experience in the growing digital community qLegal – The CCLS Legal Incubator If you are a PG law student interested in the Information Communication Technologies (ICT) sector, you can apply to take part in our qLegal project (qlegal.qmul.ac.uk), which provides legal and regulatory advice to technology start-ups and entrepreneurs in London, whilst developing valuable hands-on professional skills and experience.

This is done from our award-winning Legal Advice Centre (advicecentre.law.qmul.ac.uk) under the guidance of legal professionals from collaborating law firms including Mills & Reeve, Morrison & Foerster, Edwards Wildman, Kilburn & Strode, and global IT corporations Intel and Unisys.

European Intellectual Property Network (EIPIN) Unrivalled networking opportunities for IP students The Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI) was one of the four founder members of EIPIN created in 1999. Over the last 15 years numerous Queen Mary PG law IP students have benefited enormously from attending EIPIN Congresses held at one of the six member institutions, all leading IP institutions. www.eipin.org

Leslie Lansman, USA, LLM in Intellectual Property (2012-13) “EIPIN is one of the most unique and rewarding experiences that Queen Mary offers.

“During the conference students listen to academics from across the world.

It is an amazing opportunity to hear from leading figures in the IP world in a setting geared to, and focused on, the attending students. The topics aim at discussing some of the most relevant, and often controversial, issues currently facing those interested in IP. “Students are encouraged to network and continue the discussion once the lectures end through planned dinner and social events. This is what makes EIPIN truly remarkable.

Often in such conferences, once the conference ends participants rarely hear from each other again. Since EIPIN is held twice, attendees truly have the opportunity to cement and build upon existing relationships. It is almost like taking another LLM program. And, perhaps most importantly, EIPIN is tremendous fun.”

Luxmi Raj, UK, MSc in Management of Intellectual Property (2012-2013) “As an MSc student I had the unparalleled opportunity to apply and participate in the EIPIN. Each year students from the different institutions are mixed up for the purpose of collaboratively researching and writing a paper on an IP topic. In addition, students travel and attend lectures given by noted academics and practitioners, on IP issues which are topical but are generally not discussed in the classroom, thereby introducing the students to more nuanced areas in IP.”

Internship opportunity at the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (ICT Analysis section), Switzerland Ngozi Onodugo, Nigeria (LLB, (Queen Mary), Master of Laws 2012-13) was selected to do a 3-month (JuneAugust) internship with the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (ICT Analysis section) in Switzerland. She will be involved in projects and tasks related to E-commerce and Law Reform Programmes for developing countries.

“I am working with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); the ICT Analysis section on their e-Commerce and Law Reform Programme. The Programme helps developing countries understand the importance of ICT and the need for the establishment of effective legal frameworks on e-Commerce and ICT through capacity building activities.

“My role is to do research on the existing legal frameworks of developing countries which have approached UNCTAD for assistance and assist with the capacity building activities.

“Doing the LLM definitely helped with the internships – I probably would not have known about the internship if I wasn't on the programme. In addition, my dissertation (Title: Digital Convergence and Mobile Payments: A Critical Analysis of Mobile Payments Regulation in Nigeria), is in an area that is related to the work I am doing with UNCTAD. I came about the topic as a result of a comment made by my E-Commerce lecturer, Professor Chris Reed about mobile payments services in Nigeria which I did not realise existed before this.

I therefore have some knowledge now of developments in the area of mobile commerce and this is assisting me in my research assignments here.”

Latest trends in technology and information policy at the Annenburg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute and taking on the fight against poverty – Advocates for International Development (A4ID) – 3 month internship Temitope Lawal, Nigeria (LLM in Computer and Communications Law 2012-13), CCLS/University of Lagos Scholarship Winner Temitope was awarded a scholarship to participate in the Annenburg-Oxford Media Policy Summer Institute taking place at the University of Oxford. This 2-week summer programme brings together young scholars and regulators from around the world to discuss important trends in technology and its influence on information policy.

Temitope was also offered a 3-month internship with Advocates for International Development (A4ID), a global charity that believes that law should be used more effectively to eradicate global poverty. They do this by ensuring that legal support is available to those in the fight against poverty.

“The Global Media Law and Policy programme in Oxford gave me an excellent opportunity to learn more about media transition systems as well as issues regarding internet censorship and surveillance as they affect the exercise of the right to freedom of expression in different countries including Iran, Turkey, US, China, Brazil, UK, Myanmar, Sudan.

“With regards to the sort of work I do at A4ID, I work in the Brokerage Team which is responsible for linking up NGOs (our Development Partners) with lawyers (our Legal Partners) that are willing to offer free legal advice and assistance. Thus, my job entails preparing project summary forms and letters to our current and prospective Development Partners as well as Legal Partners.”

Summer internship for Queen Mary essay winner with Preiskel & Co LLP Natália Porto Jardim, Brazil (LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law, School of Law Scholarship Winner 2012-13) was awarded the Preiskel & Co LLP essay competition, the prize being a summer internship with Preiskel – a boutique London law firm which specialises in UK and international corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

“The good links that the university maintains with law firms allowed me to participate in an essay competition organized

by Preiskel and Co. My essay ‘Developing Software Solutions Based on Open Source Code: Ownership Challenges’, examines strategies for developers to utilize software created based on open source code. I was very happy to win the prize which included an internship.

“The professional experience in an international law firm in London has certainly added great value to my Master’s degree. One of the great benefits of it is working closely with qualified lawyers from a range of different jurisdictions and having the opportunity to see UK legal work in practice, by drafting contracts and articles, participating in professional meetings, advising clients and carrying out research.”

British Institute of Human Rights – 3 summer internships for Queen Mary LLM students 2013 “At the end of the year, we were successful in being awarded an internship at the British Institute of Human Rights, which is for Queen Mary students only. The internships have given us an invaluable opportunity for getting practical experience in the human rights field.

“At the moment we are participating in the planning of the 2013 Human Rights Tour, which is an event that takes place throughout the United Kingdom. Besides, we get to do additional human rights related research, prepare memorandums and write drafts for the newsletter.

Furthermore, we get to participate in meetings, which is something we have very much enjoyed. We are very grateful that we as interns get so much responsibility and so many interesting tasks.”

Helene, Nathalia and Sadaf

(L-R -Nathalia Hadiprodjo (Indonesia) LLM in Public International Law, Sadaf Etemadi (UK), LLM in Human Rights Law and Helene Qvist Petersen (Denmark), LLM in Human Rights Law

Student views Edward Bayliss, UK School of Law Scholarship Winner 2013-14, LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law “After I passed the English Bar exams in 2012 I applied to take the LLM in order to specialise in a particular area of the law because I felt this would provide me with a competitive advantage in a highly competitive global legal jobs market. When making my decision as to which institutions to apply, what stood out was that lawyers I spoke to all thought Queen Mary had a reputation as a renowned academic institution, which made it an excellent choice of institution for me to take postgraduate study.

“I found it very helpful that Queen Mary post all the module options on the website for prospective students like me to make an informed decision over the course content and which modules and specialisms to select. The course administrators allow us time at the beginning of term to experience classes before we have to formalise our module selections which is also helpful.

“I elected to take the Energy and Natural Resources Law LLM specialism and the available modules on offer covered the whole legal spectrum relating to the energy sector, including; commercial and transactional energy law, regulatory law, environmental law to international dispute resolution. The course itself has been excellent. It has opened my eyes as to how the energy industry drives global economy and has increased my depth of understanding of international law and its interaction with domestic law. The course has been taught by professors and academics who have been published extensively in the areas they teach so I am reassured that I am receiving education from first class teachers (indeed, one Professor, a leading international arbitrator, had even sat as an arbitrator on one case we discussed in his lecture!).

“Finally, it has been a great experience to meet fellow students from so many different nationalities and cultures, one that will definitely improve me as a student and lawyer.

From one student to other prospect students, I can commend the Queen Mary LLM.

Lu He, China, LLM in Banking and Finance Law, Scholarship Winner 2013-14 “Prior to coming to Queen Mary I studied at Northwest A&F University in Xi'an, China, and worked for Jiangxi Huichang County Court and Guangdong Haoyue Law Firm for general civil law cases.

Queen Mary is definitely my top choice for its global approach, prestigious programs, and its location in the city of London, the economic and legal centre of the UK and the CCLS is undoubtedly one of the best institutions with an excellent reputation amongst all British law schools. I have honestly benefited a lot from the CCLS. I find the modules within the LLM in Banking and Finance very useful and practical and help me gain an extensive and thorough knowledge of regulation of international financial markets. All the academics are very professional and approachable; I can always get useful advice and immediate help from them whenever I am in need. Also, invited lecturers from top law firms and famous financial organisations provide different perspectives for our classes. I hope to be able to use my expertise gained from the course to participate in legislation and judiciary decision-making processes for my home country.”

Marcel Campbell, UK Current Student – Distance Learning LLM in Computer and Communications Law Director, Information Security, Thomson Reuters Corporation, New York “My background is as a technologist.

Over the last decade a myriad of regulations that pertain to the use of information have become central to designing an effective solution. The course helped me better understand the rules, their intent and to apply them in practise. I particularly enjoyed the Privacy and Data Protection, Media Law and Internet Content Regulations modules, which were topical at the time and spurred many interesting debates with tutors and other students. Technology is used very effectively to deliver content and enable collaboration on the course. I strongly recommend this course for both Technologists and Legal practitioners.”

Elina Spyropoulou, Greece, MSc Law and Finance partial scholarship winner 2013-2014 CCLS/School of Economics and Finance “Prior to my enrolment in the MSc in Law and Finance, I had been working as an in-house lawyer for a limited company in Greece, focusing on issues related to civil litigation, company and insolvency law.

“Although I had received offers from various renowned universities, I opted for Queen Mary for a variety of reasons.

Primarily the fact that the degree awarded in the completion of the programme is an MSc and not an LLM demonstrates that by the end of the academic year students will have acquired not just plain knowledge of the legal provisions related to finance but also an insight on the operation and structure of the financial system. Furthermore renowned academics and guest lecturers teach the programme.

“I am very pleased with my choice. The courses are demanding but provide an incentive to students to do their own research, challenge conventional approaches and factor in their assessments market dynamics. I have to admit that the modules undertaken in the School of Finance seemed challenging at the beginning but the school provides comprehensive tutorial support. Now the inherent difficulties of making the leap to high finance have to a large extent subsided. The ability to interact and work together with my fellow students has been very rewarding. The programme encourages collaboration and the fact that students have different backgrounds (financial, legal or both) further promotes an interdisciplinary approach to current financial affairs.

“We are witnessing a rapid restructuring of the legal and financial landscape and I believe this programme is structured to meet the demand for new professionals with advanced knowledge in both fields.”

Lucila Lobo, Brazil, LLM in Law and Economics, FGV Direito Rio/FGV Direito GV Sao Paulo Winner of the CCLS Scholarship 2013-14 “My experience as in-house counsel in the regulatory law department of Brazil´s largest telecommunication company 'Oi S/A' taught me that framing issues involving public interest in purely legal terms is not enough.

“This experience motivated me to look for different tools, grounded in economic theory, to tackle contentious legal issues. This is why I decided to pursue a LLM in Law and Economics at Queen Mary. The programme provides the essential instruments to develop a sound understanding of key economic principles through the core courses which cover microeconomics and behavioural economic foundations. When I return to legal practice, I will be able to unlock new solutions by bringing to bear an economicanalytical perspective as well as broadening the debate beyond the traditional theoretical model of justice and equity to include a consideration of efficiency and costs.

“In addition, my colleagues' economic background as well as their international / multi-jurisdictional experiences also creates a challenging study environment. Classes are interactive and everybody is invited to share their point of view and to participate in case-studies. This has to be the best way to develop a legal mind set and to enhance my problem solving capabilities.”

Olivier C Herbreteau, France, Senior Patent Counsel, SANOFI LLM in Intellectual Property Law 2013-2015, Paris Programme, Part-time “In 2011, I left private practice and switched for an in-house position in a global and diversified healthcare leader, where I am responsible for evaluating and negotiating IP rights involved in business transactions (merger, acquisition, licensing, collaboration). My new position immersed me in an international environment, where legal matters are often negotiated under common law. I thus felt the need to strengthen my educational background in International Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Law. My employer fully encouraged me in this direction and proposed to sponsor an LLM at Queen Mary.

“My choice naturally went to the LLM in Intellectual Property Law, which is internationally recognized for its Professors and the variety and the quality of its teachings. In addition, having the opportunity to take my LLM as a part-time student in Paris, and to split my modules over two academic years instead of one, allows me to combine a high quality training responding to my expectations while continuing to perform my professional duties normally.

“Today, I can genuinely say that the LLM in Intellectual Property Law perfectly fits my academic expectations. In addition, it brings a new perspective to my daily practice, which is beneficial both personally and professionally.

I would recommend it to any IP law practitioner!”

Chiara Boeynaems, Belgium, LLM in European Law 2013-14 “Right before I joined Queen Mary, I completed a Master in Law at the University of Antwerp, including one term at the University of Trento. During my studies, I familiarised myself as much as possible with the world of Immigration Law. Specifically, I did an internship with the Belgian authorities and at a law firm.

“Still, I wanted to further explore the field of Immigration Law, preferably in an international setting in order to increase my career opportunities. I was attracted by both the courses and the experienced lecturers at Queen Mary. I chose to study ‘Comparative Immigration and Nationality Law’, ‘EU Justice and Home Affairs’ and ‘Terrorism and Human Rights’. One of the best things about my course, is that classes require a lot of independent work and active participation in the discussion. Students are motivated to speak up and share their knowledge.”

Naealla Bainto, Philippines, Chevening Scholar, Master of Laws 2013-14 “Before studying in Queen Mary, I was working in the Office of the President of the Philippines where my work centred on the development of varying policies, mostly in the legal, economic and developmental spheres. Having been

granted a Chevening Scholarship, I chose to go to Queen Mary as I was drawn to the wide array of modules being offered. I signed up for Corporate Governance, Terrorism and Human Rights Law, and the Law of the Sea, subject matters which I feel are very relevant to the current Philippine situation. I am also very much impressed with the outstanding credentials of the Queen Mary LLM professors who are always willing to engage in constructive debates in class. The student support system and the facilities of Queen Mary are also very remarkable. Queen Mary has beautiful campuses across London which makes each school day a worthwhile experience. My experience in Queen Mary, and in London in general, will greatly help me when I return to my country to continue working for the government.”

Peter Halprin, USA, Attorney, Anderson Kill, New York, Current student on PG Distance Learning Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration “I am an attorney in Anderson Kill's New York office. My practice concentrates in commercial litigation and insurance recovery, exclusively on behalf of policyholders. In this capacity, I act as counsel for U.S. and foreign companies in domestic and international arbitrations (including London and Bermuda Form arbitrations). During law school, I was an Articles Editor of the Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law as well as a participant in the Sixteenth Annual Wilhelm C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna, Austria.

“Given my academic background and current area of practice, the Postgraduate Distance Learning Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London seemed like the perfect next step. Although it involves a lot of hard work, it is extremely comprehensive, has wonderful faculty, and provides participants with a fantastic opportunity to meet colleagues from all over the world.

“I highly recommend this program to attorneys in the field, academics, and current (and aspiring) arbitrators.”

Programmes available and useful information • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Master of Laws LLM in Banking and Finance Law LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM in Competition Law LLM in Computer and Communications Law LLM in Energy and Natural Resources Law LLM in Environmental Law LLM in European Law LLM in Human Rights Law LLM in Immigration Law LLM in Insurance Law LLM in Intellectual Property Law LLM in International Business Law LLM in International Economic Law and Regulation (subject to approval) LLM in International Shipping Law LLM in Legal Theory LLM in Media Law LLM in Medical Law LLM in Public International Law LLM in Public Law LLM in Tax Law

• LLM in Law and Economics* • MSc Law and Finance* (*Taught jointly by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the School of Economics and Finance)

LLM in Paris (Taught by CCLS at the University of London Institute in Paris, France) • • • •

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Banking and Finance Law International Business Law International Dispute Resolution and Economic Law Intellectual Property Law

• LLM in International Shipping Law - New Course September 2015 (subject to approval) (Taught by CCLS at the Hellenic Management Centre, Pireaus, Greece)

• Postgraduate Diplomas in Law (General or Specialist) • Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Arbitration • Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Mediation • Semester in London Programme Specialist IP Programmes • MSc in Management of Intellectual Property • Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law • Postgraduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice • EQE Training Programme on European Patent Law and Practice Distance Learning • Certificate/Diploma/LLM in Computer and Communications Law (Distance Learning) • Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Arbitration (Distance Learning) • Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution – Mediation (Distance Learning) Research • MA Law by Research • PhD Programme Non award bearing schemes Occasional Students – attendance only – confers CPD • Visiting Research Students • Visiting Research Scholars Tuition Fees: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees Scholarships and Studentships: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding Detailed course information: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate Queen Mary Accommodation information www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

For further information contact: School of Law Lincoln’s Inn Fields Campus Postgraduate Law Centre Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) Queen Mary University of London, 67-69 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JB Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8100 Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101 email: ccls-reception@qmul.ac.uk www.law.qmul.ac.uk The information given in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to modify or cancel any statement in it and accept no responsibility for the consequences of any such changes.

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