Course Highlights

LLM -International Commercial Law is a 1-year full-time, Master level course & here are the top reasons to go for this course

• The International Commercial Law LLM reflects the international business in its diversity, innovation, and contemporary relevance. It explores transactional, regulatory, and dispute resolution issues, as well as shipping, finance, and access to markets.
• With this course, you shall understand how an increasingly globalized economy requires commercial law to meet a variety of challenges.
• The University of Nottingham encourages a culture of collaboration in the school and you can enrich your learning experience through the Commercial Law Centre seminar series, workshops, and one-to-one sessions.
• Prepare for an open, interactive learning experience. You are required to prepare for and participate in seminars so that you get the maximum benefit from them.
• This course ranks in the Top 100 in the world for law QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.
• The faculty of law at Nottingham has close links to leading firms, private industry, governmental institutions, and NGOs for a holistic and experiential learning experience.
• With an advanced law degree from the University of Nottingham, you will graduate with all the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to pursue your career goals.

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements for LLM -International Commercial Law

• Class 12: NA
• Bachelors:  A 2:1 (or international equivalent) in law
• Minimum required percentage >60%, Usually, qualifying students have an average score of 60% to 70%, and factors like university background are also taken into account.
• A wide range of qualifications from all over the world is accepted.
•  Students with relevant experience are also strongly encouraged to apply

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component
• Other English Tests accepted as well eg.  PTE, TOEFL IBT, and NCUK English Test; waivers may be applicable case by case

Course Fees

Course Fees: LLM -International Commercial Law- For the intake 2023-24

Note : 

• The above values are approximate and are subject to change.
• The hostel charges may vary depending on the choice of accommodation opted by the student.
• The above-mentioned fees and expenses are only for the 1st Year of the course duration.

Career Prospects

Career Opportunities with this much sought-after course at Nottingham.

• Graduates of this course go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects.Others work in international organizations and NGOs.
• Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto their PhD programme.
• Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.
• 90.5% of postgraduates from the School of Law at University of Nottingham secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £27,658. (Source - HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020)
• The University of Nottingham’s law graduates are the 6th most highly paid in the UK above King’s College London and University College London. (Source- Chambers Student law firms Universities study 2019)

Key Learnings

LLM -International Commercial Law from the University of Nottingham will help you in developing many essential skills.

• You will be studying a variety of modules in the areas of competition law, public procurement law, intellectual property law, international trade, and commercial law.
• You can tailor the modules in this LLM to your interests and career goals.
• You are taught by specialists in these areas from our Commercial Law Centre and the gold-standard teaching is informed by the latest research in the field of law
• The University has been awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning (2017/18). Their teaching is of the highest quality found in the UK.

Study Benefits

Amazing benefits to study LLM -International Commercial Law from University of Nottingham

• The Commercial Law Centre seminar series is a series of seminars are given by distinguished visitors from across the world, giving you the opportunity to network with legal professionals.
• This course is taught in small groups, allowing for an open and interactive learning experience.
• The University of Nottingham has assigned dedicated resources for this course including legal skills advice through workshops and one-to-one sessions.
• You shall gain real experience by applying for internships and placements through the faculty placements scheme.
• The Hallward Library is situated adjacent to the School of Law. The knowledgeable staff at the library is very helpful.
• It provides "Hallward Library Law Collection" which is a unique collection of approximately 60,000 books, law reports series, journals, microfilms and more.
• You will have unlimited access to extensive collections of legal materials via a wide range of electronic sources.
• You will be studying at the University Park Campus that covers over 300 acres with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities.
• It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.
• You will have access to shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health center.

Core Modules

Key Module: LLM -International Commercial Law

• Advanced Copyright and Design Law
• Business and Human Rights
• EU Competition Law
• EU Single Market Law
• EU Trade Law, Brexit, and International Relations
• Global Competition Law and International Business
• International and Comparative Patent Law
• International and Comparative Trade Mark Law
• International Aspects of Corporate Law and Insolvency
• International Commercial Arbitration
• International Investment Law
• International Law of the Sea
• International Sale of Goods
• Law of International Trade Finance
• The Private International Law of Intellectual Property
• Public Procurement Law
• The World Trading System

Scholarships

Hey, the University of Nottingham offers exciting scholarship opportunities for Indian & International Students.

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2022 

• Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is a Tuition fee scholarship of 50% or 100% for outstanding students who live in Africa, India, and selected Commonwealth countries.
• Application deadline: Friday 20 May 2022- There are 105 scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time master's tuition fees. These are available for high-achieving international students who live in Africa, India, or selected Commonwealth countries.

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be domiciled in Africa, India, or selected commonwealth countries
• Be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• Hold an offer to start a full-time master's (including MRes) in any subject area at the University of Nottingham UK in September 2022, within the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, or Faculty of Social Sciences

South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award 2022

• South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award is a competitive award of tuition fee scholarship of 4,000 pounds or 8,000 pounds for master's students who live in specific South Asian countries here are the details.
• Application deadline: Friday 20 May 2022. Scholarships of £4,000 or £8,000 toward full-time master's tuition fees for high-achieving international students who live in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
• Eligibility for these awards will be assessed by the scholarship panel, so students only need to submit a standard Postgraduate Excellence Award application to be considered for both the higher value awards and the £4000 or £8000 scholarship.

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

• Be domiciled in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka
• Be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes
• Hold an offer to start a full-time master's (including MRes) in any subject area at the University of Nottingham UK in September 2022
• You may also be eligible to apply for the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship.
• You can apply and be considered for both of these scholarships but you will not be awarded both.

International Sporting Excellence Award

• International Sporting Excellence Award is a tuition fee scholarship for elite international athletes for up to 5000 pounds and here are the details.
• Application deadline: Sunday 8 August 2022. Scholarships of £5,000 towards full-time tuition fees for international students at any study level with outstanding sporting ability.