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. GlobalMind 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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Every programme can be completed fully online with zero tuition fees — study from anywhere in the world.

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✦ Course exams from $60 — 95% sponsorship rate
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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

Core Modules

Code	Course	Credits
LAW501	International Sale of Goods & CISG International Sale of Goods & CISG — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in International Sale of Goods & CISG Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW502	Commercial Arbitration & ADR Commercial Arbitration & ADR — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Commercial Arbitration & ADR Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW503	International Banking & Finance Law International Banking & Finance Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in International Banking & Finance Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW504	Competition & Trade Regulation Competition & Trade Regulation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Competition & Trade Regulation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Advanced

Code	Course	Credits
LAW505	Maritime & Transport Law Maritime & Transport Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Maritime & Transport Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW506	Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW507	Digital Commerce & Data Law Digital Commerce & Data Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Digital Commerce & Data Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW508	LLM Dissertation LLM Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in LLM Dissertation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	6

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

Admission Requirements

Law degree (LLB or equivalent) or Graduate Diploma in Law
Two years of legal or compliance experience preferred
Statement of Purpose and professional references
English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 for legal writing

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Overview

Curriculum

Core Modules

Code	Course	Credits
LAW501	International Sale of Goods & CISG International Sale of Goods & CISG — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in International Sale of Goods & CISG Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW502	Commercial Arbitration & ADR Commercial Arbitration & ADR — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Commercial Arbitration & ADR Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW503	International Banking & Finance Law International Banking & Finance Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in International Banking & Finance Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW504	Competition & Trade Regulation Competition & Trade Regulation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Competition & Trade Regulation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3

Advanced

Code	Course	Credits
LAW505	Maritime & Transport Law Maritime & Transport Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Maritime & Transport Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW506	Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Sanctions, Export Control & Compliance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW507	Digital Commerce & Data Law Digital Commerce & Data Law — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Digital Commerce & Data Law Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	3
LAW508	LLM Dissertation LLM Dissertation — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in LLM Dissertation Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	6