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LLM International Commercial Law
An interdisciplinary LLM combining law and business, taught by the School of Law with the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School. Suits law, economics, finance or business graduates aiming for commercial legal or finance roles.
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A clearer look at LLM International Commercial Law
An interdisciplinary LLM combining law and business, taught by the School of Law with the ICMA Centre at Henley Business School. Suits law, economics, finance or business graduates aiming for commercial legal or finance roles.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Corporate finance and investment decisions
- Financial markets, risk and valuation
- Quantitative analysis for business decisions
- Legal principles, institutions and case analysis
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Financial modelling
- Investment appraisal
- Risk analysis
- Data-informed decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Corporate finance associate
- Risk or treasury analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
25 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01DissertationPublished course content
- 02Advanced International Commercial Law IssuesPublished course content
- 03Research Methods for LLM StudentsPublished course content
- 04Advanced Research MethodsPublished course content
- 05International Banking and Finance LawPublished course content
- 06International Corporate Governance and the LawPublished course content
- 07Legal Aspects of International Mergers, Acquisitions and TakeoversPublished course content
- 08Financial Services Law and CompliancePublished course content
- 09Legal Aspects of Corporate RescuePublished course content
- 10International Commercial Arbitration (CIArb Accredited)Published course content
- 11Emerging Issues in Data Protection and Copyright LawPublished course content
- 12Contemporary Issues in IP LawPublished course content
- 13International Investment Law and ArbitrationPublished course content
- 14International Organisations and Global GovernancePublished course content
- 15Financial Markets and InstitutionsPublished course content
- 16International Corporate Finance and the LawPublished course content
- 17Corporate Governance and EthicsPublished course content
- 18Digital MarketingPublished course content
- 19Management in Creative and Cultural OrganisationsPublished course content
- 20Careers for LLM International Commercial Law graduatesPublished course content
- 21AcademicPublished course content
- 22Media – journalism and broadcastingPublished course content
- 23Civil servicePublished course content
- 24Public servicePublished course content
- 25Take the next stepPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Normally a 2:1 or above in Law, Economics, Finance and Business Finance or equivalent; 2:2 with 3 years' relevant work experience (and/or passed the Bar) also considered
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (Special, Professional or Honours) with grade average from Second Lower / GPA 3.0 / B to Second Upper / GPA 3.3 / B+ depending on course
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no component below 5.5
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