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University of Bedfordshire: International Business Law
| Institution | University of Bedfordshire |
|---|---|
| Department | Law |
| Web | http://www.beds.ac.uk |
| admission@beds.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0300 3300 073 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
This research-informed, practice-oriented and truly global course is designed to equip you with the perspective and skills necessary for a wide range of legal careers. It explores international business law and the legal framework that regulates transnational and international business activities, including both commercial and corporate matters. You gain in-depth comparative insights into the key areas of law relevant to international business, including dispute resolution mechanisms available to businesses. You also develop contextual awareness of the relevant legal rules, policies and jurisdictions; their operation in practice; and their impact on the efficiency and attractiveness of conducting business in a highly globalised world.
**Facilities and specialist equipment**
- Contemporary Moot Court facilities
- Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
- Access to international learning resources and legal databases such as Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
**Your student experience**
Learn from our **highly experienced team** of active researchers and established, expert practitioners.
Our teaching is directed by **close industry involvement**, keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the field.
Immerse yourself in current-day business and legal challenges through **case studies, mooting simulations and independent research projects**.
Work with those in need at **our community Family Law Clinic** and **award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project**.
Benefit from **actively participating in research events** organised by our Centre for Research in Law (CRiL).
Gain specialist knowledge and industry insight in our series of **guest talks from prestigious speakers**, featuring arbitrators, judges, renowned academics, Members of Parliament and leading legal practitioners from City law firms.
Widen your experience through **field trips** to the Inns of Court in London; Houses of Parliament; UK Supreme Court; Luton Crown Court; and by taking part in **mooting competitions**.
Develop **essential transferable skills** such as critical and creative thinking; effective communication; information analysis and evaluation; and systematic reasoning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | LLB or Joint Law degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1, or in the case of degree holders in disciplines other than Law with sufficient and adequate legal content on the basis of merit, or applicants with foreign qualifications on the basis of individual merit. Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent. For all other elements, the requisite level of competency for which, again, proof must be shown is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent. |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
This research-informed, practice-oriented and truly global course is designed to equip you with the perspective and skills necessary for a wide range of legal careers. It explores international business law and the legal framework that regulates transnational and international business activities, including both commercial and corporate matters. You gain in-depth comparative insights into the key areas of law relevant to international business, including dispute resolution mechanisms available to businesses. You also develop contextual awareness of the relevant legal rules, policies and jurisdictions; their operation in practice; and their impact on the efficiency and attractiveness of conducting business in a highly globalised world.
**Facilities and specialist equipment**
- Contemporary Moot Court facilities
- Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace
- Access to international learning resources and legal databases such as Lexis Nexis and Westlaw
**Your student experience**
Learn from our **highly experienced team** of active researchers and established, expert practitioners.
Our teaching is directed by **close industry involvement**, keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the field.
Immerse yourself in current-day business and legal challenges through **case studies, mooting simulations and independent research projects**.
Work with those in need at **our community Family Law Clinic** and **award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project**.
Benefit from **actively participating in research events** organised by our Centre for Research in Law (CRiL).
Gain specialist knowledge and industry insight in our series of **guest talks from prestigious speakers**, featuring arbitrators, judges, renowned academics, Members of Parliament and leading legal practitioners from City law firms.
Widen your experience through **field trips** to the Inns of Court in London; Houses of Parliament; UK Supreme Court; Luton Crown Court; and by taking part in **mooting competitions**.
Develop **essential transferable skills** such as critical and creative thinking; effective communication; information analysis and evaluation; and systematic reasoning.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | LLB or Joint Law degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1, or in the case of degree holders in disciplines other than Law with sufficient and adequate legal content on the basis of merit, or applicants with foreign qualifications on the basis of individual merit. Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent. For all other elements, the requisite level of competency for which, again, proof must be shown is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent. |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
The LLM International Business Law is designed to give you the opportunity to explore in detail various aspects of the international legal framework which regulates transnational and international business activities, including both commercial and corporate matters. The course aims to provide you with in-depth, critical and comparative insights into not only the key areas of law relevant to international business operations but also of procedural issues, including the dispute resolution systems available to businesses.
In addition to focusing on specific areas of law relevant to international business law, the course offers you a contextual and comparative understanding of the relevant legal rules and policies and their operation in practice. You will have the opportunity to consider not only the legislative environment of specific jurisdictions and institutions, but also their interactions and the impact that these have on efficiency, attractiveness and challenges of conducting business in a highly globalised world.
The foundational unit on international trade law provides you with a solid foundation in commercial law, with a focus on both interstate trade and trade between businesses, while units such as Intellectual Property Law, International Commercial Litigation and International Commercial Arbitration allow you to gain more focused knowledge and understanding of specific areas of substantive law and procedures for settling commercial disputes. The unit on International Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility examines the general corporate aspects of international business law while also focusing on the contemporary issues of social responsibility, climate change and sustainability.
The course prepares you for a career in the challenging and exciting field of international business law. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop contextual skills of legal reasoning, analysis and advanced legal research skills including the proficient use of all leading legal databases. The course will also develop your ability to exercise independent critical judgement, and to apply legal theories and norms to a range of scenarios in order to conduct an effective evaluation of the available legal options.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | LLB or Joint Law degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1, or in the case of degree holders in disciplines other than Law with sufficient and adequate legal content on the basis of merit, or applicants with foreign qualifications on the basis of individual merit. Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent. For all other elements, the requisite level of competency for which, again, proof must be shown is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent. |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
Summary
The LLM International Business Law is designed to give you the opportunity to explore in detail various aspects of the international legal framework which regulates transnational and international business activities, including both commercial and corporate matters. The course aims to provide you with in-depth, critical and comparative insights into not only the key areas of law relevant to international business operations but also of procedural issues, including the dispute resolution systems available to businesses.
In addition to focusing on specific areas of law relevant to international business law, the course offers you a contextual and comparative understanding of the relevant legal rules and policies and their operation in practice. You will have the opportunity to consider not only the legislative environment of specific jurisdictions and institutions, but also their interactions and the impact that these have on efficiency, attractiveness and challenges of conducting business in a highly globalised world.
The foundational unit on international trade law provides you with a solid foundation in commercial law, with a focus on both interstate trade and trade between businesses, while units such as Intellectual Property Law, International Commercial Litigation and International Commercial Arbitration allow you to gain more focused knowledge and understanding of specific areas of substantive law and procedures for settling commercial disputes. The unit on International Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility examines the general corporate aspects of international business law while also focusing on the contemporary issues of social responsibility, climate change and sustainability.
The course prepares you for a career in the challenging and exciting field of international business law. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop contextual skills of legal reasoning, analysis and advanced legal research skills including the proficient use of all leading legal databases. The course will also develop your ability to exercise independent critical judgement, and to apply legal theories and norms to a range of scenarios in order to conduct an effective evaluation of the available legal options.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | LLB or Joint Law degree with a minimum classification of a 2.1, or in the case of degree holders in disciplines other than Law with sufficient and adequate legal content on the basis of merit, or applicants with foreign qualifications on the basis of individual merit. Applicants with English as their second language must show proof of competency in speaking and writing English to IELTS 6.5 band or above or its equivalent. For all other elements, the requisite level of competency for which, again, proof must be shown is: IELTS 6.0 band or above or its equivalent. |
| Location | Luton Campus Park Square Luton LU1 3JU |
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