International Commercial and Business Law LLM

In an increasingly globalised economy, almost all businesses operate internationally. Trade, investment and finance cut across national boundaries, governed by a complex web of transnational laws and regulations. The demand for professionals who understand how law and business operate at a global level continues to grow. This LLM in International Commercial and Business Law offers advanced study in these engaging disciplines, preparing you for the challenges of advising companies, governments and other institutions on issues such as; the regulation of international trade, foreign investors rights, and international litigation.<br/><br/>**We are in the process of refreshing our curriculum for the 2025/26 academic year to reflect best practices and the latest advancements in academia. New course content and modules will be available on this course page in due course.** <br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links<br/><br/><br/>- Field trip opportunity to Geneva – Switzerland’s second largest city, nicknamed the ‘Capital of Peace’ as home to the European headquarters of UN, Red Cross and over 180 international organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Professional networking opportunities at guest lectures and mooting competitions<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023) <br/><br/><br/>International law is an increasingly important field of study and practice. The regulation of financial markets, environmental protection, the management of migrations, or the prosecution of war criminals are all areas in which international law plays a central role.<br/><br/>On the LLM in International Commercial and Business Law, you’ll focus on the legal rules, conventions, treaties, domestic legislation and commercial customs or usages that govern international commercial and consumer markets. You’ll deepen your understanding of how they affect activities including the sale of goods and services, market competition, consumer rights, data protection, and the environment.<br/><br/>Keele School of Law is an internationally recognised centre for cutting-edge, socially relevant legal research, which tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. Key research themes include: Social Justice and Human Rights; International and European Law; Ethics, Health and Social Care; Legal Education, Innovation, and Practice; Gender, Sexuality, and Law.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.