LLM International Commercial Law

Navigate contracts, arbitration, and cross-border regulation

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12 months30 creditsEnglish

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Overview

International commerce requires lawyers who understand CISG, arbitration, sanctions, and digital trade law. FollowLap University's LLM (awarded at MA level in our framework) combines treaty analysis with case studies from shipping, fintech, and energy sectors. You will draft clauses, memos, and arbitration submissions. The programme suits qualified lawyers and experienced compliance professionals — not a first law degree.

Who This Programme Is For

Qualified lawyers expanding international practice
In-house counsel at exporters and multinationals
Compliance officers in banking and trade finance

Faculty spotlight

Barrister Professor James Thompson teaches arbitration; Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid specialises in Gulf trade and sanctions law.

How you can study

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What You Will Learn

Analyse international sale of goods and documentary credit disputes
Draft arbitration clauses and procedural strategies
Advise on UK, EU, and UN sanctions compliance
Evaluate digital assets and cross-border data transfer rules
Produce legal opinions for commercial clients

Curriculum

Stage 1

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-501	Institutions and rules: Foundations Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-502	Argument: Cases Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Cases A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-503	Documents in practice: Practice Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use. The central problem in Documents in practice: Practice A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Practice Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Documents in practice: Practice that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-501

Institutions and rules: Foundations

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark

LLM-502

Argument: Cases

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Cases
A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark

LLM-503

Documents in practice: Practice

Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use.

The central problem in Documents in practice: Practice
A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Practice
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Documents in practice: Practice that a reviewer can mark

Stage 2

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-504	Research studio: Inquiry Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience. The central problem in Research studio: Inquiry A worked case drawn from Research studio: Inquiry Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Research studio: Inquiry that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-505	Institutions and rules: Seminar Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Seminar A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Seminar Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Seminar that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-506	Argument: Field work Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Field work A worked case drawn from Argument: Field work Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Field work that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-504

Research studio: Inquiry

Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience.

The central problem in Research studio: Inquiry
A worked case drawn from Research studio: Inquiry
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Research studio: Inquiry that a reviewer can mark

LLM-505

Institutions and rules: Seminar

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Seminar
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Seminar
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Seminar that a reviewer can mark

LLM-506

Argument: Field work

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Field work
A worked case drawn from Argument: Field work
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Field work that a reviewer can mark

Stage 3

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-507	Documents in practice: Studio Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use. The central problem in Documents in practice: Studio A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Studio Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Documents in practice: Studio that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-508	Research studio: Synthesis Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience. The central problem in Research studio: Synthesis A worked case drawn from Research studio: Synthesis Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Research studio: Synthesis that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-509	Institutions and rules: Foundations Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-507

Documents in practice: Studio

Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use.

The central problem in Documents in practice: Studio
A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Studio
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Documents in practice: Studio that a reviewer can mark

LLM-508

Research studio: Synthesis

Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience.

The central problem in Research studio: Synthesis
A worked case drawn from Research studio: Synthesis
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Research studio: Synthesis that a reviewer can mark

LLM-509

Institutions and rules: Foundations

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark

Stage 4

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-510	Argument: Cases Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Cases A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-510

Argument: Cases

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Cases
A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark

Career Paths

International Commercial Lawyer
In-House Counsel
Trade Compliance Officer
Arbitration Associate
Legal Consultant

Programme Highlights

Moot arbitration and contract drafting workshops
Case law from UK, EU, and common-law jurisdictions
12-month intensive for legal professionals

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or Graduate Diploma in Law
Two years of legal or compliance experience preferred

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 for legal writing

Documents

Statement of Purpose and professional references

Programme questions

How long is the LLM International Commercial Law?

The published duration is 12 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.

What does it cost?

Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. FollowLap University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@followlap.com.

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Overview

Curriculum

Stage 1

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-501	Institutions and rules: Foundations Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-502	Argument: Cases Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Cases A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-503	Documents in practice: Practice Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use. The central problem in Documents in practice: Practice A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Practice Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Documents in practice: Practice that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-501

Institutions and rules: Foundations

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark

LLM-502

Argument: Cases

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Cases
A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark

LLM-503

Documents in practice: Practice

Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use.

The central problem in Documents in practice: Practice
A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Practice
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Documents in practice: Practice that a reviewer can mark

Stage 2

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-504	Research studio: Inquiry Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience. The central problem in Research studio: Inquiry A worked case drawn from Research studio: Inquiry Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Research studio: Inquiry that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-505	Institutions and rules: Seminar Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Seminar A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Seminar Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Seminar that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-506	Argument: Field work Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Field work A worked case drawn from Argument: Field work Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Field work that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-504

Research studio: Inquiry

Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience.

The central problem in Research studio: Inquiry
A worked case drawn from Research studio: Inquiry
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Research studio: Inquiry that a reviewer can mark

LLM-505

Institutions and rules: Seminar

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Seminar
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Seminar
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Seminar that a reviewer can mark

LLM-506

Argument: Field work

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Field work
A worked case drawn from Argument: Field work
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Field work that a reviewer can mark

Stage 3

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-507	Documents in practice: Studio Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use. The central problem in Documents in practice: Studio A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Studio Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Documents in practice: Studio that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-508	Research studio: Synthesis Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience. The central problem in Research studio: Synthesis A worked case drawn from Research studio: Synthesis Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Research studio: Synthesis that a reviewer can mark	3
LLM-509	Institutions and rules: Foundations Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice. The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-507

Documents in practice: Studio

Students draft a policy note, clause, or briefing a professional could use.

The central problem in Documents in practice: Studio
A worked case drawn from Documents in practice: Studio
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Documents in practice: Studio that a reviewer can mark

LLM-508

Research studio: Synthesis

Students complete a supervised paper. This is not a qualifying law degree and does not confer a right of audience.

The central problem in Research studio: Synthesis
A worked case drawn from Research studio: Synthesis
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Research studio: Synthesis that a reviewer can mark

LLM-509

Institutions and rules: Foundations

Students explain who decides, under which rule, in one dispute or policy choice.

The central problem in Institutions and rules: Foundations
A worked case drawn from Institutions and rules: Foundations
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Institutions and rules: Foundations that a reviewer can mark

Stage 4

Code	Course	Credits
LLM-510	Argument: Cases Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result. The central problem in Argument: Cases A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark	3

Code

Course

Credits

LLM-510

Argument: Cases

Students write both sides of a problem and say which facts would change the result.

The central problem in Argument: Cases
A worked case drawn from Argument: Cases
Evidence, sources, and the limits of the claim
An assessed task in Argument: Cases that a reviewer can mark

Programme Highlights

Moot arbitration and contract drafting workshops

Case law from UK, EU, and common-law jurisdictions

12-month intensive for legal professionals

Assessment

Admission requirements

Academic entry

Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or Graduate Diploma in Law
Two years of legal or compliance experience preferred

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 for legal writing

Documents

Statement of Purpose and professional references

Programme questions

How long is the LLM International Commercial Law?

The published duration is 12 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.

What does it cost?

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Will this award be recognised where I live?

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@followlap.com.

Recognised & Accredited