This Master of Laws (LLM) program focuses on International Commercial Law, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of global cross-border transactions. You will gain a critical understanding of the rules governing international commerce, including jurisdiction and enforcement of contractual obligations across borders, and how companies must adhere to regulatory standards in areas like competition, intellectual property, and human rights. The curriculum allows you to explore core and optional modules in depth, with opportunities to study topics such as private international law, competition law, intellectual property law, human rights law, and corporate law. You can also take modules from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law & Policy (CEPMLP) and the School of Business for an interdisciplinary perspective. The program encourages critical engagement with legal topics and their societal impact, fostering holistic views on legal issues. Taught by internationally recognized experts with extensive experience as academics and practitioners, the modules utilize modern teaching methods to build interdisciplinary and critical knowledge. This LLM is designed to prepare you for a successful career in law firms, corporations, international organizations, governments, and civil society organizations.
The program allows for a flexible curriculum tailored to your interests and career aspirations, drawing from core and optional modules. You will learn from recognized experts through engaging teaching methods.
This LLM prepares you for a diverse range of career paths in the international legal field.
Consideration will be given to candidates with relevant professional experience.
Tuition fees and living costs are not specified on the program page. Please refer to the University's fees and finance section for the most up-to-date information.
Applicants should have a good honours degree in Law or a related discipline. Consideration may also be given to candidates with relevant professional experience.
The International Commercial Law LLM is a full-time, 12-month programme. It is delivered at the Dundee City Campus.
The programme has intakes in September 2026 and January 2027. Prospective students should check the university website for specific application deadlines.
This LLM prepares graduates for diverse roles in law firms, corporations, international organizations, governments, and civil society organizations. Alumni have gone on to acquire senior legal licenses.
The curriculum covers topics such as Private International Law, Competition Law, Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights Law, and Corporate Law. Students can also take modules from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law & Policy (CEPMLP) and the School of Business.
You can apply by clicking the 'Apply now' link on the programme page. Further information and updates can be obtained by registering on the university website.