Course Highlights

LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law is a 1-year full-time, Masters's level course. Here are some of the top reasons why you should pursue this course.

• This LLM enables you to take an international look at the key areas of corporate governance and corporate and commercial law.
• With this course, you shall gain a critical understanding of the process of corporate globalization through in-depth coverage of the main topics in corporate governance and commercial law.
• Throughout this course, you'll explore the differences in laws and governance in countries across the globe, and how they respond to economic and social pressures.
• You'll assess these approaches in times of economic stability and in crisis, with a particular focus on corporate governance and commercial transactions.
• By the end of this course, you'll have developed comprehension of how commercial decisions are made taking into account their economic and social context.
• You'll understand the nature of the company, company law, and how corporate governance operates, leaving you well-equipped to enter the world of commercial law.
• The Department of Law at the University of York was equal to 5th in the Times Higher Education's rankings of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment results and had the highest overall proportion of research designated as internationally excellent or world-leading.
• Law firms and governmental and non-governmental organizations are involved in the design and delivery of all courses at the York Law school.

Law courses offered at the University of York 

• LLM Law
• LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law
• LLM Art Law
• LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice
• LLM Law (Juris Doctor)
• LLM Legal and Political Theory

Course Eligibility

Key Eligibility Requirements: LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law

• Class 12: NA
• Bachelors: A 2.1 (or international equivalent) in Law or Management.
• A 2.2 (or international equivalent) may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate substantial relevant work experience.
• Minimum required percentage >60%
• Factors like university background are also taken into account.
• Students with relevant experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Selection is at the sole discretion of the university.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 7.0, minimum 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in all other components
• Other English Tests are accepted as well eg. PTE, TOEFL IBT, and NCUK English Test; waivers may be applicable case by case.

Course Fees

Course Fees: LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law - For the intake 2022-23

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 unique course at the University of York

• Throughout your time at York, you will receive active support in careers and development planning from a York Law School employability tutor.
• The ‘Careers and Development Programme’ at the University of York includes several employers, providing an insight into the legal profession and the relevant recruitment processes.
• Previous York Law School students have gone on to fill a variety of positions in the legal field which includes:

1. Lawyer
2. Litigation Paralegal Solicitor
3. Commercial in-house lawyer
4. Attorney-at-law

• Studying at York Law School means you will not only gain the necessary skills to become a legal professional but will also develop other transferable skills which are highly valued in any profession. These include:

1. Research skills
2. Communication and presentation skills
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills
4. Project management
5. Reasoning and judgement
6. Document and case analysis
7. Negotiation and mediation
8. Advocacy

• Some students also go on to work in sectors not directly related to law such as:

1. Finance
2. Health and Social Work
3. Public Administration
4. Retail

So, there is plenty of help available whether you choose to stay in the legal field or for those of you who are thinking about non-legal employers or academic routes following your LLM.

Key Learnings

LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law master's course from the University of York will help you develop many essential skills.

• With this LLM, you shall discuss and critically evaluate specific principles in relation to the laws affecting the conduct and governance of corporations and of commercial transactions and apply a comprehensive understanding of the operation of such principles to the analysis of legal and commercial problems.
• This LLM allows you to apply and adapt problem-solving skills working efficiently to develop effective solutions to diverse, complex, and integrated legal, practical or societal problem scenarios.
• You shall influence the debate in chosen areas of specialization and interest by developing well-reasoned, critical, and creative arguments, theories, and solutions to broader legal issues within society supported by researched evidence.
• You shall develop legal research skills including the use of computer databases and search strategies; critical evaluation of normative research questions, determining research methodologies that can be used to successfully address legal questions, plan, project manage, and implement a substantial project with minimal guidance, with the capacity to draw on these to produce original responses.
• You shall record, reflect on, and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and progress in your own personal learning and professional development.

Study Benefits

Amazing benefits to study LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law  from the University of York

• You'll receive innovative, practical, and relevant teaching, integrating problem-based learning, simulations, and student law firms. You'll also attend masterclasses from legal practitioners and academics.
• You will be involved in a “student law firm” where you will work on simulated, real-life corporate and commercial law problems brought to you by virtual clients.
• You will learn to identify the relevant legal principles, the known facts, and facts that need to be ascertained, and through this process unravel the legal and contextual issues that lie at the heart of the problem.
• As in real life, the problems are messy, and typically involve several legal topics interacting and overlapping.
• York Law School is located on Campus East. Nearly all of your teaching will take place within the Law and Management building or nearby.

Core Modules

Core Modules: LLM International Corporate and Commercial Law

• Legal Systems: Sources and Operation
• Research Skills for Dissertation Writing
• International Corporate Governance and Company Law
• Law and Commercial Transactions

Please note, that modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of the staff at The University of York

• Dissertation - You'll write a 12,000-word dissertation on a topic of your choice under the supervision of a faculty member.
• You'll be supported in the preparation of the dissertation proposal during the Research Skills for Dissertation Writing module. You'll also have a lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing your topic.

Optional Modules

Students choose three modules from the list mentioned below:

• International Business Negotiation
• Financial Crime
• Intellectual Property
• International Trade Law and Regulation
• Law and Circular Economy
• International Business Management and Emerging Markets

Scholarships

The University of York offers exciting scholarship opportunities for Indian & International Students.

Be Exceptional Scholarships

• The ‘Be Exceptional Scholarships’ are awarded to international students to support them to achieve their goals at the University of York. A number of awards ranging from £2,500 to £7,500 are given as a tuition fee discount
• If you are successful, this discount will be applied in your first year only.
• There will be two opportunities in which you can apply for this scholarship. You can submit an application in either round one or round two .

To be eligible for a Be Exceptional scholarship, you must:

• Have a conditional or unconditional offer to study at the University of York
• Be paying fees at the overseas fee rate
• Intend to study a full-time postgraduate taught master's course.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

• By applying to the Be Exceptional scholarships, you will also automatically be considered for the prestigious Vice-Chancellor's scholarships.
• These are a number of awards ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 for international students and are given as tuition fees discount. Open to International (including EU) students only.

To be eligible for a Vice-Chancellor's scholarship, you must:

• To be eligible for the Vice Chancellor's scholarships any applicant that applies with either shall be considered:
• An achieved or predicted grade of AAA equivalent or above from College or High School awards
• An award of a high 2.1 or above equivalent from an undergraduate degree
• An International Baccalaureate grade of 36 points or above.

NOTE-  In addition, the eligibility criteria for the Be Exceptional Scholarships also apply to the Vice-Chancellor Scholarships.

Masters Fee Discount

•  If you've completed an undergraduate degree at York, you could be eligible for a 10% Masters's fee discount.

To be eligible for a Masters fee Discount, you must:

• You will need to have either successfully completed an undergraduate degree from the University of York (applies to any year of graduation) 
• Successfully completed a period of study as a Visiting Student 
• Successfully completed a period of study on one of our short courses for partner universities from January 2022 onwards
• You need to hold an offer for entry to a full or part-time postgraduate taught course (MA, MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert and MRes) at York, including distance learning.

Competitive External Scholarships

• There are a number of external funding bodies that exist to support studies in the UK.
• Government departments, international agencies, charitable organizations, and private companies may also be able to provide financial support for certain subject areas.

Commonwealth Scholarships

• Commonwealth Scholarships are given to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage.
• As part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to the Commonwealth, each year around 800 students are given the chance to undertake postgraduate degrees at UK universities.
• If you are from a Commonwealth country and believe you could make a difference in the world but you can’t afford to fund your UK studies on your own, then you could be the ideal candidate for a Commonwealth Scholarship.
• Most scholarships are fully funded, which means that, as well as covering your tuition fees, you will also receive your airfare to and from the UK, and a living allowance to support you while you are in the UK.

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

• The Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships enable Indians in the early to mid stages of their careers to spend time in the UK, helping them to achieve artistic, academic, and professional ambitions and to broaden their international contacts.

Inlaks Scholarships

• The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to young Indians with exceptional talent, to study at world-class international institutions i.e. the University of York for a full-time Master's programme.
• The Scholarships are awarded for research, training, or professional improvement and other support like internships, travel grants, or small grants.