LLM (General)

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.

The module aims to ensure that you 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.

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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 interdisciplinary module co-taught by governance and environmental experts, provides you with an in-depth understanding of the central sustainability challenges faced by humanity today, and governance theories, approaches and solutions, including international agreements, legislation, policies and voluntary responses to address them.

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 aims to 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 students’ ability to engage in interdisciplinary research to assess the scientific, political, economic, social and ethical aspects of new technologies.

This module addresses the core rules and principles of international law. It enables you to analyse and critically evaluate how international law impacts international relations and contemporary concerns such as globalisation, the use of armed force, statehood, international responsibility of states, peace and security and international justice.

The module engages students in an active investigation of the European Convention system of human rights protection. It provides a systematic understanding of its legal frameworks, institutions, and approaches to interpretation and remedies, while encouraging students to develop their own views on contested human rights issues.

This module engages with contemporary issues, legal problems and emerging changes in the practice 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 examines the UN international human rights framework and regional systems in Africa and Asia. It critically analyses monitoring mechanisms, challenges in implementation, and strategies to advance rights protection. Students research treaty and Charter bodies, developing a rights-based approach to address gaps in global human rights enforcement.

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.

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 students 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 aims to provide students with a systematic understanding of the rules and principles of International Law and International Relations that are relevant towards explaining the legal personality and activities of International Organisations, with a special emphasis on their role in the settlement of international disputes. 

This module introduces international criminal law as a tool for human rights protection. Students critically examine its sources, development, and tribunal case law, gaining a comprehensive understanding of its rules, principles, justice mechanisms, relation to other legal bodies, and future prospects for the field’s evolution.

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

The LLM General delivers a dynamic, practice-focused learning experience through interactive sessions, discussions, and independent study. Taught face-to-face by leading experts on our Hendon campus, the programme covers key areas of international law, human rights, business, and commercial law. You will develop advanced research, analytical, and practical skills to build professional confidence in diverse legal contexts. Varied assessments enable you to showcase your expertise in legal analysis and argumentation across multiple disciplines.

You will study on our Hendon campus, in North London.

Whether you are studying full or part-time – your course timetable will balance your study commitments on campus with time for work, life commitments and independent study.

If you're studying full-time, you'll typically be expected to attend four modules per week, with each module consisting of three hours of weekly class time. If you're studying part-time, you'll generally be expected to attend two modules per week.

We aim to make timetables available to students at least 2 weeks before the start of term. Some weeks are different due to how we schedule classes and arrange on-campus sessions.

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 law and human rights, and international business and commercial law.