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The University of Edinburgh: International Banking Law and Finance
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh Law School View department profile |
| Web | www.law.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Banking and finance underpins global markets that impact on the day to day activities of businesses and individuals around the world. To work in this high paced legal environment, you are expected to have developed a clear understanding of the regulation and practice of banking at national, supranational and international levels. The LLM in International Banking Law and Finance at Edinburgh Law School caters to those needs.
The principal aim of the LLM in International Banking Law and Finance is to provide postgraduate students with the opportunity for specialised advanced learning in certain key areas of banking and financial law and practice. The programme is forward thinking, considering emerging and developing technologies and their implications on the practice of banking and financing transactions. The length of courses over one or two semesters plays a key role in fostering deep learning, enabling you to explore a wider variety of subjects in greater depth. You will enjoy significant flexibility in your course choices and can tailor your study to your needs and interests. The main programme aims are to develop specialist knowledge in banking and finance law and practice, to foster independence of thought, critical reflection and the development of scholarly writing skills at an advanced level in law.
Specifically, this highly specialised LLM programme is suitable for ambitious students and professionals who aspire to pursue a successful career in the field of global financial markets and especially in the areas of finance, banking, capital markets, corporate finance, and financial technology and accounting and law firms. It is also suitable for those who wish to pursue a successful career with regulatory authorities, central banks, and other public sector organisations. It will help you position yourself as a highly-skilled expert and future leader in the wider area of global financial markets, banking and finance law and regulation.
To enhance and broaden your professional prospects and horizons, some of the seminars in the programme are delivered by leading finance law practitioners/policymakers. This enables the programme to provide you with a good blend of theory and practical expertise. A successful career in today’s global markets requires an extensive and in-depth knowledge of complex and sophisticated global and domestic finance laws, regulations and practices. This skillset may not be developed without extensive study and a solid understanding of the economic, financial, legal and regulatory theories and practices supporting the operation of global finance.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Summary
The legal and regulatory infrastructure and fundamental theoretical concepts underpinning global finance have undergone fundamental changes since 2008. This has had a profound impact on financial law theory and practice and the operation of global finance. Ever-evolving finance practices, the impact of technology, and a complex regulatory infrastructure, have created a challenging environment for those working in global banking and finance as industry leaders or policy-makers and regulators.
A successful career in today’s global markets requires an extensive and in-depth knowledge of complex and sophisticated global and domestic finance laws, regulations and practices. This skillset may not be developed without extensive study and a solid understanding of the economic, financial, legal and regulatory theories supporting the operation of global finance.
This programme is ideal for those pursuing a successful career in the legal, accounting and banking industries, or those who aspire to work with regulatory authorities, central banks, and other related public sector organisations. Graduates will position themselves as highly skilled experts and future leaders in the wider area of banking law and finance.
The value of the programme to prospective students is underscored and evidenced by outstanding graduate destinations, Just in the last year, programme graduates have been recruited by:
- leading city law firms
- leading wall street law firms
- US and UK fund managers and fintech firms e.g. Linklaters
- prestigious public organisations, e.g. the European central bank
- other leading private sector undertakings (e.g. PWC China)
To add flexibility in terms of student choice, programme students will also have the ability to pick two optional courses in order to complete their LLM qualification. The two optional courses aim to provide students with foundational knowledge of principles of private banking law and international financial transactions. As well as the fundamentals of regulation of securities/capital markets, and sustainable finance, including green washing.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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