International Maritime Law and Sustainability LLM

Why study this course with LJMU?

* Gain specialist, career-ready expertise in international maritime law and sustainability, blending English law with global regulatory frameworks.

* Study a research-led curriculum underpinned by internationally recognised scholarship.

* Flexible entry: September and January intakes (January 2026 intake available).

* Fast pathway: complete the Full-time LLM in 12 months (180 credits) including a 60-credit dissertation.

* Practical skills development: advanced legal research, problem solving, legal drafting, and policy analysis tailored to maritime & sustainability sectors.

* Enhanced employability across law firms, shipping & logistics, ports, regulators, NGOs, international organisations and academia.

* Winner! Law School of the Year (Educate North Awards 2026).

About this course\
The LLM International Maritime Law and Sustainability provides advanced legal knowledge and practical skills in a field of growing global importance.

You will explore contemporary issues in maritime law and sustainability using English law as an exemplar set against an international backdrop. Through a blend of compulsory and optional modules, you will gain critical insight into the legal, regulatory and commercial complexities facing the maritime industry and wider blue economy.

The Centre for the Study of Law in Theory and Practice (LTAP) at Liverpool John Moores University bridges rigorous legal theory with practical application, delivering research that engages with global regulatory, environmental and societal challenges. With expertise spanning business, corporate and technology law alongside international, comparative and public law, LTAP offers students an intellectually rich and applied environment. This robust foundation aligns exceptionally well with the LLM in International Maritime Law and Sustainability, equipping students to explore the dynamic intersection of maritime legal frameworks, sustainable development and the blue economy from both domestic and international perspectives.

Please note, optional modules detailed below will only run if there are 10 students or more.