Commercial Law Dual (London and Singapore), LLM

Centre for Commercial Law Studies, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
LLM	Full-time	16 months	January	GBP 35450 per year	GBP 35450 per year

About Commercial Law Dual (London and Singapore), LLM - at Centre for Commercial Law Studies

Take this unique opportunity to study commercial law in two major commercial hubs: London and Singapore. Gain a broad overview of Asian commercial law in Singapore and, through your intensive specialist study in London, an in-depth understanding of commercial law and its application to everyday practice.

Undertake a highly intensive 16-month degree programme where you will gain insight into the legal underpinnings of commerce in the West and East
Gain a greater variety and breadth of experience than a standard one-year programme
Be awarded a Dual LLM in Commercial Law (London and Singapore) from Queen Mary University of London in the UK and Singapore Management University (SMU) in Singapore
Study at two universities which are internationally recognised for their deep understanding of the global markets and their importance in legal education
Enjoy extensive extracurricular activities including networking, careers advice and social events

This course has a major focus on international and comparative issues, and on the importance of legal principles, rules and laws underlying business and commercial relationships. You will be equipped with a thorough understanding of key aspects of commercial law from multiple perspectives. The programme will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding and explore transnational approaches to resolving commercial problems.

Gain the ability to assess critically and comment upon the current state of the law from an international and transnational perspective. You will be able to conduct advanced research in this area of law.

You will stay connected to both universities throughout the 16-month programme. Lecturers from both universities will be available to you throughout your studies, whether you are in Singapore or in London.

Additional costs

Applicants shortlisted by Queen Mary will be required to pay SMU an application fee of: S$100 w/GST (Goods and Service Tax)
SMU Registration fee: Singaporeans / SPR: S$400* w/GST
non-Singaporean citizens: S$500* w/GST

*Amount payable upon acceptance to the programme. The registration fee includes matriculation, examination fees, orientation activities, library and computer account.

Structure

At Queen Mary:

One compulsory module
Between three and five elective modules
A 12,000-word dissertation

At SMU

Six compulsory modules

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Notes about fees for this course

Full-time study

January 2024 | 16 months

Home: £35,450
Overseas: £35,450
EU/EEA/Swiss students

Unconditional deposit

Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
Information about deposits

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the Alumni Loyalty Award

Entry requirements

Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Law or a degree with substantial law content.

Law graduates with a 2:2 honours degree who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

Other routes

Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

Additional information

All applications for the Dual LLM in Commercial Law (London and Singapore) should be made directly to Queen Mary University London.

Applicants who satisfy Queen Mary's admissions criteria are shortlisted. Queen Mary will pass on shortlisted applications directly to SMU admissions for the next stage of the admission process.

Applicants will then go through the Singapore Management University's admissions process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a short test and attend a selection interview with a selector from SMU. The interview and test can be done face-to-face or remotely online if required.

Please note: We will share the application details you submit to Queen Mary with SMU because it will be necessary for the performance of any contract between you and Queen Mary/SMU.

Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.

Visit the course page for international entry requirements.

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