University of Glasgow: International Commercial Law
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Law View department profile |
| Web | www.gla.ac.uk/study/worldchangers/llm |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Continual developments in e-commerce and a shift towards global trading mean that new legal skills and knowledge are constantly needed in many jobs. The LLM in International Commercial Law will prepare you for a career focused in these key international areas.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Commercial law has been a strength of the School of Law for many years, and this programme reflects the considerable expertise of the staff involved.
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You will benefit from our excellent facilities including the dedicated School of Law library; our main University library also contains our extensive collection of legal materials and official publications and is a European Documentation Centre.
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We promote a series of lectures featuring talks from highly successful lawyers and judges.
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We have a very vibrant mooting programme and a dedicated Moot Courtroom. We have an outstanding record of success and you can participate in internal, national and international mooting competitions.
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The use of international sources, such as conventions, means you learn about the law in the UK while also developing a broader international perspective.
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Law at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK by the Good University Guide 2026 and 8th in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2026.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take six courses and submit a dissertation as falling within the area. Courses are delivered through a blend of lectures and seminar-style teaching.
You are required to take at least five core courses and one optional course. The optional course can be chosen from the core course list or other courses within the School of Law's LLM portfolio. Please note, enrolment on courses is subject to availability and timetabling.
For the dissertation, you can choose between a written dissertation or a collaborative dissertation research project with a partner organisation. Please note, the collaborative dissertation option is subject to availability.
Core courses Advanced Competition Law and Society Banking Regulation Climate Change Law and Governance Commercial Insurance Law Competition, Innovation and Digital Markets Corporate Governance FinTech Law and Regulation Intellectual Property Law And The Market International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law International Capital Markets Law International Competition Law International Insolvency Law International Investment Law International Merger Control International Trade Law The Law of Secured Finance Law and Sustainable Finance
Dissertation LLM Dissertation or Collaborative LLM dissertation
CAREER PROSPECTS There is a high demand for law professionals with expertise in international commercial law. You will be well placed for roles in law firms, banks, international traders, asset managers and regulators.
LLM
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Law (LLB or LLM) or other subjects with at least 50% of the credits in law. International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow’s School of Law equips you with the knowledge and skills you need in an increasingly competitive legal market. Our graduates have gone on to work in international courts, the European Commission, banking and finance, international law firms, governments, and academic institutions around the world.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The University has a history of changing the world and the School of Law is committed to nurturing the people who make it happen.
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