International Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

Study with world-leading academics in one of the oldest, most respected law schools in the UK. Expand your understanding of the issues and challenges of corporate and commercial law in a global context.
  • via Kings College London
  • Program Fee: £22,632

Course Overview

The International Corporate & Commercial Law LLM gives you an in-depth understanding of key areas of corporate and commercial law and the ability to develop research skills that can be applied in these areas of the law.

The programme is designed to provide you with critical analytical skills and insights into the governance of corporate activities, sales, finance, shipping, energy and investment-related transactions, dispute resolution and conflict of laws.

Teaching on the programme is driven by a strong sense of commercial realism and explore linkages, synergies and interactions between the law and the surrounding corporate and commercial world. These are explored from the perspectives of English, European, international, and transnational law.

Course details

Mode:100% online
Length:2 years, part time
Fees:£22,632
Start dates: 23 September 2024
Next welcome week:
Next start date: 23 September 2024
Application deadline: 23 August 2024

How you're assessed

What are the entry requirements?

Standard Requirement: A 2:1 (Hons) or above (or international equivalent) in a Law degree or joint Law degree, or 60% or above in an LLM or Graduate Diploma in Law (or international equivalent).

Non-Standard Requirement:Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered if the following criteria can be met (all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis):

A high 2:2 (57%) in a single or joint degree in Law or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
A 2:1 in a non-Law honours degree or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
A previous master’s degree (or above) in a non-Law subject area or equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
Candidates who fail to meet the criteria above are unlikely to be successful.

English Language Requirement: English language band: B

To study at King’s, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:

An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.

Personal Statement and supporting information:

You’ll need to submit a personal statement, CV and two reference letters as part of your application.

Your personal statement should address the following two questions:

  1. Why are you applying for this specific programme and how does it fit in with your future plans?
  2. How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for the programme?

You’ll also need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.

 

 

Course modules

This module examines the role of different corporate actors in large public companies within the framework of UK company law. It focuses on understanding the interactions between directors, executive managers, and shareholders, with a focus on analysing board-shareholder relationships. Through this analysis, students will acquire skills to assess relations between the board and all stakeholder groups. Key topics covered include: theories of the firm and economic analysis of company law; shareholder rights and responsibilities; shareholder activism; executive managers and independent directors; board structures; and directors’ remuneration.

The world’s rising population, our increasing energy consumption, and the gradual depletion of non-renewable sources of energy have heightened the challenges facing this vital industry. Without being confined to any one jurisdiction, this module provides a comprehensive overview of the modern-day oil and gas industry. This encompasses the key players and their potentially conflicting interests. It also includes the commercial and legal instruments used to regulate conduct, protect rights, or prevent environmental damage, for instance.

This module focuses on the main steps of arbitral proceedings, from the drawing of the arbitration agreement to the enforcement of the arbitral award. You’ll get an overview of international commercial arbitration in both theory and practice. It provides a brief history of international commercial arbitration and examines the diversity of the legal systems that may apply during proceedings, either procedurally or substantively. You’ll learn to assess legal issues and the problems that may arise from international commercial arbitration. You’ll also understand how to propose and present recommendations to deal with them.

Delving into the historical-legal development of the company form, you’ll develop a solid understanding of the basic principles of company law. In the context of international corporate practice and a transnational economy, you’ll consider the purpose of domestic and international regulation. You’ll discuss the challenges posed by 21st century world trade, such as the emergence of the group company and multinational enterprises (MNEs).

This course will explore the salient features of the cross-border sale of goods contracts and the body of rules and principles that govern them. The module will examine in detail the rules of English law (Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the common law) and the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods 1980 (CISG). Issues covered include: the basic concepts of English law of sale of goods; the implied terms of a sales contract (such as the implied terms of quality and description of the goods); legal issues arising from contracts incorporating such trade terms as CIF (‘cost, insurance, freight’) and FOB (‘free on board’); remedies for breach of an international sales contract; the CISG, a leading international sales law instrument, now ratified by 88 countries (the scope of application of the CISG; general provisions; rights and obligations of the seller and the buyer and remedies for breach of contract).

International trade is inherently risky. Sellers (exporters) run the risk of buyers failing to pay for goods, so they prefer payment upfront; buyers (importers) run the risk of not receiving the goods for which they paid, so they prefer to pay after receipt. Since medieval times and the Lex Mercatoria, innovative approaches have been developed to protect the financing of international trade. In this module, you’ll study different approaches, including the use of collections, documentary credits, and demand guarantees. You’ll consider the financial intermediaries and third-party principals or sureties who facilitate trade transactions. You’ll also examine the legal and practical implications of these key instruments and relationships.

This module introduces you to the principles of finance theory, and their practical implications in the context of equity and debt finance and secured lending. The focus is on equity and debt securities (shares, bonds, notes, hybrid instruments) and modern funding techniques (term loans, lines of credit, syndicated loans). You’ll also examine the mechanisms for securing repayment (security interests, quasi-security).

This module explores the purpose and function of mergers and acquisitions and the role that the legal framework plays in facilitating or restricting takeover activity. The focus of the module is on the regulation of public takeovers in the UK, but you’ll also study comparative elements of the EU and US regulatory frameworks. The module contains several case studies of recent transactions that allow us to discuss controversial elements of law and policy in context.

In the era of economic globalisation, expanding market internationalisation, and increased capital mobility, businesses operating on a global stage must navigate their legal corporate responsibilities. This entails comprehending these responsibilities within a broader transnational political, institutional, and economic framework. To offer effective legal guidance, it’s essential to understand the interplays between hard law rules imposed and enforced at the national, international, or supranational level. Additionally, acknowledging the significance of non-binding or less binding soft law, as well as self-imposed or self-enforced rules (private ordering), is crucial. This interdisciplinary module draws on various fields including corporate law, political theory and political economy, institutional economics, legal sociology, and history to provide comprehensive insights into these complex issues.

This module explores charterparties and bills of lading and the legal relationships stemming from them. Carriage of Goods by Sea is the main mode of transport in international trade and the focus of this module will be on English law and the Hague-Visby Rules. The aim of this module is to enable you to comprehend and advise on the legal issues that frequently arise when transporting goods by sea, for example charterparty and bill of lading disputes, cargo damage or loss claims.

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