International Law LLB (Hons)

The globalisation of commerce and trade, along with international political co-operation, requires us to take a globalised view of the law. This course explores domestic and international law, as well as the mechanisms of the international legal system.<br/><br/>The International Law LLB (Hons) course explores the role of law within a globalised society, whilst providing you with a foundational understanding of the law in England and Wales. In doing so, the course aims to prepare globally aware leaders in law. <br/><br/>The course aims to help you:   <br/><br/><br/>* Acquire knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the core areas of law and the specialist areas of international law.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop an appreciation of the context in which law operates, and an understanding of the dynamic nature of law, its uncertainty, the need for reform and proposals for such reform.  <br/><br/><br/>* Develop the ability to apply the legal knowledge and skills acquired to both the theory and practice of law within a domestic and global law context.<br/><br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>* Engage with students at other international universities and industry experts*, as well as further develop your intercultural competencies and digital skills through initiatives like our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects*.<br/><br/><br/>* Explore the law in other jurisdictions through opportunities like our international field trips*.<br/><br/><br/>* Submit your legal writing to be considered for publication, alongside other expert legal academics and professionals.<br/><br/><br/>* Apply to volunteer in the Employment Law Clinic, Advocacy Clinic or Business Law and Enterprise Clinic at the Coventry Law Centre where selected students can gain practical legal experience under the supervision of trained solicitors and lawyers*. <br/><br/><br/>*Please see website for details