International Business and Commercial Law LLM

This module provides you with a foundation in advanced legal research and analytical skills essential for successful engagement with the LLM programme. It engages with research methodologies and practical exercises focused on interpreting and evaluating legal sources.

This module will engage you in a comparative study of the central channel of international trade: the sale of goods. It critically examines the English Sale of Goods Act and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), alongside related factors such as trade terms and documents of title.

This module engages with contemporary issues, legal problems and emergent changes in the practise and management of commercial cases that cross jurisdictional lines and may raise conflict of laws questions. The module also explores international commercial arbitration in depth as a standalone binding method of ADR.

This module explores corporate theories, governance, and responsibility, focusing on laws and practices regulating directors and company operations across selected countries. It examines relationships among directors, shareholders, and employees, and analyses factors influencing the convergence of corporate governance practices globally.

The module aims to ensure that students are equipped with essential skills to research and write a dissertation. The module adopts a learner-centred instructional style, combining exposition with exercises, discussion and self-directed learning in a series of workshops supported by online resources.

*Eligible students only 

This module empowers you to apply theory in real workplace settings, fostering self-directed learning, goal-setting, and self-assessment to enhance transformative learning, adaptability, and professional growth through negotiated internships or current work experiences.

This module will bring you up to date with contemporary issues, legal problems and emergent changes to primary and secondary legislation and to the regulatory framework governing the conduct of trade, business and financial services.

The module focuses on the legal and policy responses to technological developments. It will develop your ability to engage in interdisciplinary research to assess the scientific, political, economic, social and ethical aspects of new technologies.

This module explores corporate human rights abuses and accountability gaps through landmark cases. It introduces the interdisciplinary field of business and human rights, examining corporate liability and international standards from the UN, EU, OECD, and World Bank, equipping you to critically assess the human rights impact of global business practices.

This module covers the international legal framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), global trade regimes, and the impact of globalization on economic relations. It includes practical mooting activities to develop skills in debating complex trade cases and deepens understanding of the global trading system’s structure and regulations.

This module enhances postgraduate employability by offering practical law-related work experience in free legal advice settings. It enables you to gain recognised credit, develop intellectual and interpersonal skills, and deepen your understanding of law’s practical application through reflection and hands-on learning in a professional environment.

The LLM in International Business and Commercial Law offers an engaging, practice-focused learning experience through interactive sessions, class discussions, and guided independent study. Taught face-to-face by world-leading experts, this programme explores the legal, commercial, and regulatory aspects of international business law.

Classes are held on our Hendon campus in two and three-hour sessions across three days each week. You will develop advanced research and analytical skills while gaining practical experience to enhance your professional confidence in a dynamic legal setting. Assessments are varied and engaging equipping you to demonstrate expertise in commercial legal analysis and argumentation.

You will be studying at our leafy north London campus in Hendon.

Middlesex University has reviewed its approach to teaching and learning for this year’s entry and beyond. We have learnt how to give you a quality education - we aim to combine the best of our in-person teaching and materials with our digital and online learning resources, putting you in charge of when and how you learn. We are dedicated to using technology to enhance your experience and will provide you with the digital support and online resources you will need to succeed.

In addition to your time spent in face-to-face learning, you’ll be expected to do independent study where you read, listen and reflect on your learning activities. You may be doing this by yourself or with your course mates, depending on your module selection. In a year, you will typically be expected to commit 1,200 hours to your course across both formal and self-directed study. If you are taking a placement, you might have some additional hours.

Assessments are varied and dynamic, including presentations, case studies, critical essays, and research projects, giving you the tools to demonstrate expertise in legal analysis and argumentation. Assessments are designed to help you enhance your communication skills by engaging in structured discussions, written assignments, and presentations, fostering clarity, precision, and persuasive argumentation. Problem-solving abilities are cultivated through the critical analysis of complex legal issues, where you will be encouraged to apply legal principles to address real-world challenges in the field of international business and commercial law.