Commercial Law Dual LLM (London and Singapore) LLM
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Dual LLM in Commercial Law offers a unique opportunity to study in London and Singapore, gaining a comprehensive understanding of commercial law in both UK and Asian jurisdictions. The program equips students with critical thinking, research, and analytical skills, preparing them for careers in law, economics, and finance. Graduates benefit from internships and partnerships with leading international law firms and organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview: This program provides a unique opportunity to study commercial law in two major commercial hubs: London and Singapore. It aims to equip students with a broad overview of Asian commercial law and a deep understanding of both UK and Singapore legal systems, making them highly sought-after in the interdisciplinary areas of law, economics, and finance.
Objectives:
- Gain a solid understanding of key principles and rules in commercial law and their application in different jurisdictions.
- Develop critical analytical thinking skills and apply them to complex legal problems in commercial contexts.
- Enhance research and communication skills through coursework and dissertation projects.
- Acquire advanced analytical skills to identify, interpret, and evaluate legal and commercial issues, especially those with cross-border implications.
- Gain practical experience through internships and opportunities to work with leading international law firms.
Program Description:
The Dual LLM in Commercial Law is a highly intensive 16-month program. Students begin their studies at Queen Mary University of London in January, where they complete compulsory modules and choose from a selection of elective modules. In August, students transfer to the Singapore Management University and continue their studies, taking further compulsory modules and a dissertation on a specific topic related to commercial law. The program requires a high level of commitment and independent study. Students are expected to engage actively in class discussions and participate in group assignments and presentations.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a range of topics in commercial law, including:
- Contract law
- Tort law
- Company law
- Intellectual property law
- International trade law
- Banking and finance law
- Competition law
- Dispute resolution
Structure:
The program consists of:
- Compulsory modules:
- Legal System and Methods
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Business Transactions
- Elective modules:
- Students can choose from a variety of elective modules at each university to tailor their studies to their specific interests. These may include:
- Comparative Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- International Finance Law
- Internet Law
- Law and Development
- Tax Law
- Dissertation:
- Students are required to write a 12,000-word dissertation on a topic related to commercial law.
- Queen Mary University of London - https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/commercial-law-dual-llm/
- Singapore Management University - https://lawschool.smu.edu.sg/postgraduate-programmes/dual-llm-commercial-law/
Assessment: Assessment in the program is based on a mixture of formal examinations and coursework. The specific weightings for each component may vary depending on the specific modules taken.
Types of assessment:
- Essays
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Group projects
- Examinations (open-book and closed-book)
- Dissertation
Teaching:
Teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Guest lectures
- Workshops
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced faculty members from both Queen Mary University of London and Singapore Management University. The faculty have expertise in a wide range of areas of commercial law, including:
- Professor Zhang Wei (International Business Transactions)
- Professor David Llewelyn (Company Law)
- Professor Warren B. Chik (Intellectual Property Law)
- Professor Zhang Hang Wu (Comparative Company Law)
- Professor Nadja Alexander (International Dispute Resolution)
- Dr Gaetano Dimita (International Intellectual Property Law)
- Dr Guan H. Tang (International Trade Law)
Additional teaching features:
- Small class sizes
- Interactive and engaging learning environment
- Opportunity to work with practicing lawyers and business professionals
Careers: Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue successful careers in a variety of sectors, including:
- International law firms
- Investment banks
- Consultancy
- Government
- Academia
Other:
- This program is designed for graduates from a variety of academic backgrounds.
- The program is offered full-time or part-time.
- Students may be eligible for financial aid in the form of scholarships and bursaries.
- The program benefits from active partnerships with renowned academic institutions, government agencies, and leading commercial organizations across the world.
Home: £38,650 Overseas: £38,650
