Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Our Master of Laws (LL.M) in Global Business Law and Regulation is designed for both law and non-law graduates to enhance your academic legal knowledge of business organizations and business practice. The program immerses you in the detailed aspects of global business law and regulation, covering contemporary topics including AI and financial crime, as well as developing broad skills in legal research and important transferable skills to prepare you for employment.
This program is designed to put legal business practices into the context of the global marketplace, giving those aspiring to or already working in the industry the knowledge and skills to further their career within international corporations, legal practice, and many more areas such as regulation and compliance.
There is an emphasis in all our courses on understanding, responding to, and shaping the dynamic and changing nature of business, including consideration of the future of organizations within the global business environment, the responsible adoption of AI and other emerging technologies, and environmental sustainability.
You will:
- Develop an advanced knowledge of global business law and legal concepts
- Build a portfolio of valuable legal skills which employers need, including research and practical skills
- Enhance your ability to critically appraise global business issues and apply legal principles to craft potential solutions
- Broaden your perspective and work with people from across the world
Ideal Students
This is for You if...
- You want to develop a global perspective of the connections between people, information, trade, and capital around the world
- You are passionate about confronting the legal challenges of operating in a global, interconnected world
- You are looking for an industry-informed course that will enable you to develop the knowledge and skills sought by employers
- You want real-world experience through a consultancy or work-based project
- You want to enhance your digital awareness and develop personally and professionally
- You are looking to gain a competitive advantage by attaining an in-depth knowledge of global business law whilst also developing specialist skills sought by employers
Curriculum
This course has two entry points per year: September and January.
The program begins with the 30-credit Legal Research and Professional Skills module. This module enables you to develop crucial legal research and employability skills, including opportunities to engage with our on-site legal advice clinic.
You will then study a number of 15-credit modules which will introduce you to a range of contemporary topics in the field of global business law and regulation. In addition to taught sessions, you will be expected to undertake significant independent study each week, and will also have opportunities to attend events delivered by guest speakers and employers.
Upon successful completion of the first 120 credits, you will progress onto the default final 60 credits of the course, where you will develop and apply the skills and knowledge required to complete an extended piece of independent research (dissertation). Alternatively, you may choose to complete a 9-12 month work placement. Should you secure a placement for the final 60 credits of the course, you will attend an additional series of lectures to support you as you prepare for your work-based option.
Core Modules
- Legal Research and Professional Skills
- Global Financial Regulation
- International Corporate Law and Governance
- Global Investment Law
- Legal Technology and Artificial Intelligence
- Global Competition Law
- International Trade Law
- Dissertation or Placement
Career Opportunities
Both in the UK and overseas the internationally focused LLM is a ‘gold standard’ qualification for entry into the legal profession, as the focus of specialization has increasingly shifted to international legal practice.
In the corporate business world, the LLM carries a similar cachet to the Executive MBA, while offering greater specialism in its content. In many European jurisdictions, the LLM is a compulsory prerequisite for entry into the legal profession.