International Commercial Law LLM

LLMPostgraduateLaw

Part Time Available

Course Highlights

Study at a law school ranked in the world's top 100 (THE World Rankings 2026).
20% discount on BARBRI's SQE1 Prep and Extended US Bar Prep for graduates.
Research-driven education combining theory with practical legal problem-solving.
Build your career through CEPLER employability programmes.

What You'll Study

Taught through lectures, seminars and workshops, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

Compulsory modules

Core taught modules (60 credits) grounding you in commercial and trade law and legal research.

Introduction to Legal Research20 credits
English and International Sales Law20 credits
Global Trade Law and Policy20 credits

Optional modules

Choose 60 credits to specialise across commercial law.

Choose 60 credits from options including:

Banking Law20 credits
Company Law and Policy20 credits
Intellectual Property Law20 credits
International Commercial Dispute Resolution20 credits
International Mergers and Acquisitions20 credits
International Oil and Gas Law20 credits
Transnational Financial Crime Law20 credits

Dissertation

An independent dissertation on a legal topic (60 credits).

Dissertation on a Legal Topic60 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: A 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in Law.

English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

Birmingham Law School alumni consistently join leading international law firms. CEPLER provides internships, mooting, pro bono activities and professional-development workshops.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Master of Laws (LLM)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

2:1 honours degree in Law

Duration

1 year

Qualification

Masters

Subject Area

Law

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full time, Part time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 133,738/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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What You'll Study

Taught through lectures, seminars and workshops, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework and a final dissertation.

Compulsory modules

Core taught modules (60 credits) grounding you in commercial and trade law and legal research.

Introduction to Legal Research20 credits
English and International Sales Law20 credits
Global Trade Law and Policy20 credits

Optional modules

Choose 60 credits to specialise across commercial law.

Choose 60 credits from options including:

Banking Law20 credits
Company Law and Policy20 credits
Intellectual Property Law20 credits
International Commercial Dispute Resolution20 credits
International Mergers and Acquisitions20 credits
International Oil and Gas Law20 credits
Transnational Financial Crime Law20 credits

Dissertation

An independent dissertation on a legal topic (60 credits).

Dissertation on a Legal Topic60 credits