Masters Degrees
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| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time 2 years part time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 Honours degree |
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Co-delivered with the Triple Accredited University of Exeter Business School
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We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above (or equivalent).There’s no requirement to have studied law or business prior to joining the course, we welcome students from any academic background.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1.
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
I feel very lucky to have studied at the University of Exeter, where I have learned in depth about both law and business, including the differences and connections between the two fields. It has been an enriching year that has made me want to discover more possibilities.
Due to my lack of legal foundation before entering the Masters degree, I was confused about writing at the beginning of the course, but I actively asked questions to teachers and classmates and gradually solved small problems one by one.
Kaiyue
LLM Law and Business
Studying a Master of Laws in Law and Business offers a rewarding learning experience with opportunities to for students from a non-law and non-business background to gain a firm grounding in a range of law and business topics, and to improve skills necessary at all levels of professional engagement with contemporary and future challenges facing businesses around the world. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on the contemporary legal and business challenges that exist in our globalised world while acquiring the solid legal skills required for your professionalisation.
You will take part in interactive seminars, thought-provoking discussions and critical debates with your peers and academics from across the world giving you unique insight and global perspectives into contemporary law.
Alongside the compulsory dissertation, you’ll choose from an array of optional modules across law and business.
In order to enhance your research and learning experiences and to create a vibrant community of postgraduate students enrolled in this programme, you will be affiliated with one of the research centres for the duration of your programme.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60-credit compulsory dissertation module, 15-credits core skills module, 105-credits of optional modules
In addition to the compulsory module listed below, you will study 45 credits of Law optional modules and 60 credits of Business optional modules chosen from the list of optional Law and Business modules available in your year of academic study.
You should take a minimum of 15 credits of law options and 15 credits of business options in both Term 1 and Term 2.
From Business Term 1 - Students would need to have some relevant background in their UG degree to take modules BEAM045 or BEAM047.
From Business Term 2 - Although no pre or co-requisite, prior knowledge in introductory finance would be an advantage for taking modules BEAM033 or BEAM052.
To compose your 45 credits of taught Law modules, you may choose to take one 15-credit taught Law module outside of the programme. This is subject to availability and approval by the programme director.
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Legal Research and Writing Skills | 15 | |
| Dissertation | 60 | |
Legal Research and Writing Skills is a module designed to equip you with academic skills relevant to the study of law at postgraduate level. You will study a range of contemporary approaches to legal research and writing, and learn about effective strategies in the use of sources. The module does not require or expect previous experience of researching and writing about law, and is suitable for all students on postgraduate programmes and pathways where there is a law element to the programme.
This module aims to provide you with a strong foundation in legal research and writing skills, including practical advice on navigating and using legal and academic resources, and opportunities for critical reflection on research methodologies. The module also aims to reinforce and embed your awareness of conventions associated with successful academic writing. You will learn about assessment criteria commonly used within postgraduate law programmes, and how to interpret those criteria to maximise your attainment. The module also aims to provide you with opportunities to evaluate your own work against accepted standards of academic writing.
This module is compulsory for students on the LLM programmes and relevant MRes programmes. It provides a valuable opportunity for you to gain experience in legal or socio-legal research, writing a dissertation on a particular legal or socio-legal topic of interest chosen by you and approved by your programme director.
You will be assigned an academic supervisor from the expertise available in the Law School, to match the proposed dissertation topic or your areas of interest. You will be given 3 research meetings with your supervisor during which they will guide your research and writing according to an individually agreed framework, but you are largely expected to determine your own deadlines and define your own work programme in order to meet the final submission deadline set by the Law School.
The module calls for excellent legal/socio-legal writing and research skills, personal discipline, and professional communication with the academic supervisor. For those of you who have not undertaken any large-scale legal research before, an introduction to the design and methodologies of legal research will be provided in Term 2. For those of you on the MRes programme, you are expected to draw on the grounding given in your core modules and any optional module relevant to your dissertation topic.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Business Term 1 | ||
| Accounting for International Managers | 15 | |
| Fundamentals of Financial Management | 15 | |
| Principles of International Business | 15 | |
| Purchasing and Supply Chain Management | 15 | |
| People Management | 15 | |
| Business Term 2 Optional | ||
| Banking and Financial Services | 15 | |
| Corporate Governance and Finance | 15 | |
| Leadership and Global Challenges | 15 | |
| Law Term 1 Optional | ||
| Blockchain, Policy, Property | 15 | |
| Corporate Law, Corporate Governance and Sustainability | 15 | |
| Digital Copyright Law | 15 | |
| Financial Markets Law and Regulation | 15 | |
| International Commercial Law | 15 | |
| International Commercial Litigation | 15 | |
| Principles of Company Law | 15 | |
| Trademarks and Patents | 15 | |
| Copyright Law | 15 | |
| Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property | 15 | |
| Law Term 2 Optional | ||
| Business and Human Rights Law and Policy | 15 | |
| E-Commerce and Consumers | 15 | |
| EU Competition Law | 15 | |
| International Arbitration | 15 | |
| International Trade and Society | 15 | |
| Regulating AI: Law, Policy and Ethics | 15 | |
| International Banking and Fintech Law and Regulation | 15 | |
| Law, Digital Markets and Competition | 15 | |
| Intellectual Property and Creative Industries | 15 | |
| Comparative Intellectual Property | 15 | |
Summary:
Managers are constantly making decisions which have financial consequences:
Questions are always being asked by a wide range of stakeholders:
Management and financial accounting information support internal and external business decision-making by all those with an interest and influence.
BEAM045 recognises that good managers need to be able to appreciate and use a variety of accounting information and techniques with professional scepticism in business decision-making.
This module also introduces and encourages skills in providing and professionally communicating content that is relevant and understandable to a range of non-financial clients.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation:
Ethics and Corporate Responsibility:
Employability:
Summary:
Fundamentals of Financial Management will provide you with a thorough grounding in the principles of finance. It will cover the appraisal of models and issues in financial management. This module will introduce you to corporate finance theory and financial management. It covers techniques for capital budgeting, the role of risk and the cost of capital. It introduces the topics of financial markets and market efficiency, portfolio diversification and simple asset pricing models, the pricing of shares and bonds as well as providing an introduction to international finance.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
Investment theory and corporate finance are international by nature and the principles taught can be applied in any country. The module also provides an introduction to international finance.
External Engagement
The module is linked with various professional bodies like CISI (Chartered Instituted of Securities and Investment) and CFAI (Chartered Financial Analysts Institute).
Employability
This module covers many different aspects of finance and prepares the students for employment in different financial sectors. Students acquire quantitative skills, analytical skills, problem-solving, and written skills.
Sustainability
Business is international in scope as managers take advantage of the comparative advantages countries around the world offer through complex and geographic dispersed value chains, not only to sell products but also to access inputs, knowledge and skills. This module provides the theoretical foundations of international business and its practical applications in explaining the dynamics and constraints of firms' international strategies. It analyses changes in the international economic environment as a result of globalization as well as the increased interdependence between countries and firms in terms of flows of goods, services, finances and people. The module considers also political, economic and institutional differences around the world and the strategies companies adopt when conducting business across national boundaries. While many practical examples are provided, focus is given to developing an analytical approach to addressing these questions, drawing on several theoretical perspectives.
Internationalisation
In today's global business environment, firms compete through complex supply chains rather than as isolated entities. Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is crucial for cost efficiency, supplier collaboration, risk management, and sustainability. This module provides a structured approach to PSCM, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical industry applications, focusing on value creation, strategic sourcing, and supply chain resilience.
Through lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises, students will analyse procurement decisions, risk mitigation strategies, and supplier management, exploring challenges faced by companies as well as public sector complexities. The module integrates cutting-edge research on low-carbon procurement and closed-loop supply chains.
Designed for students from diverse backgrounds, it balances academic research with industry best practices and aligns with Chartered Institute for Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) standards. By the end, students will be equipped to drive sustainable and competitive supply chain strategies.
This module explores the dynamics of behaviour in an organisation. You will address how to identify and understand behavioural patterns and how to develop skills in managing this behaviour in ourselves and others. Understanding behaviour is fundamental to effective management and personal development. Organisational behaviour (OB) pervades all other activities in an organisation as long as people are involved in it. You will examine our everyday understanding of behaviour and explore new insights into OB in a theoretical and practical manner. No prior study of OB is required.
Summary:
Banks and financial institutions facilitate transactions between savers and borrowers, enabling the efficient allocation of financial resources without the need for direct interaction. This module examines the process of financial intermediation and the evolving financial services through which it takes place, including commercial banking, insurance, pensions, and mutual funds. Theoretical and applied concepts are used to develop an understanding of how financial institutions operate, their economic significance, and their role in financial stability. Contemporary developments in financial innovation, digitalisation, and sustainable finance are integrated throughout. There are no pre- or co-requisites, although prior knowledge of introductory finance would be an advantage.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
Students engage with up-to-date examples from international banking and financial markets, enabling them to apply concepts across different regulatory, institutional, and economic contexts globally.
External Engagement
The module features guest speakers from industry. Previous contributors have included the South West Agent of the Bank of England and financial services practitioners.
Employability
Summary:
The module bridges the gap between corporate finance and corporate governance. It introduces the concept of corporate governance, discusses its theoretical underpinnings, and details the role of various internal and external governance mechanisms in addressing agency problems arising in modern corporations. The module also highlights the differences between governance systems across the world. The course material is based on seminal readings as well as more recent academic research in the area and it demonstrates the relevance of corporate governance issues to both business and policy makers. The teaching is organised in the form of lectures and smaller-group seminars.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
Cross-country differences between governance systems around the world are one of the key issues the module focuses on. In particular, the syllabus highlights the variation in relevance and prevalence of various corporate governance mechanisms in different legal systems.
Sustainability
All of the resources for this module (except for the core textbook) are in electronic form only. The syllabus covers some aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its relevance for corporate governance while discussing emerging topics in corporate governance.
Employability
Students learn to apply insights from the recent academic literature in the context of real-life governance problems. They also develop their skills in team-working, presentation, and independent thinking in this module.
The aim of this module is to provide you with an opportunity to actively and critically engage in debates about the role of leadership in major global challenges facing the world today. In doing so, the module looks to challenge your implicit conceptions of leadership and to develop a more sophisticated understanding of real-world leadership and its challenges. Each topic will be explored in depth through engagement with academic literature theory and research, as well as practical case-study perspectives and real-world examples. Particular attention will be given to how each topic plays out at the interaction of leaders, organisations, and society.
This module equips you with the ability to apply critical thinking and understand how different types of leadership contribute to the problems and solutions to the world's greatest challenges. This ability to ask critical questions is an essential higher order thinking skill that will underpin all future management practice.
This is your opportunity to explore distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) and blockchain critically and contextually, to consider the impact on our national and international legal, regulatory, and governance norms, institutions. During seminars, we will explore conceptual and practical aspects of these emergent technologies along with associated applications, including smart contracts, cryptocurrencies, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The aim is to build on your previous study of law and technology, and further enhance your interest and curiosity through critical analysis of the legal, political, economic, and social changes DLTs and blockchain are creating in the UK and beyond.
This module will develop your understanding of key concepts and issues in company law, corporate governance, and the global shift towards corporate sustainability. The topics covered in this module are of great value to specialist corporate lawyers; and, given the importance of companies to the economy and everyday life, to anyone interested in law, business, and legal practice. The module considers the regulation and operation of companies in the age of sustainability, focusing initially on companies in England and Wales, and then moving on to consider comparative perspectives.
It is recommended, but not required, that students taking this module have an introductory background in company law.
The module aims to give you a solid background in company law and corporate governance, with an emphasis on companies registered in England and Wales. Having completed the module, you should appreciate the legal nature of a company and its role within today's changing business environment, and in wider social and environmental context. Beyond that, this module will equip you with a sophisticated understanding of how complex and cross-cutting issues in corporate law and governance are expressed in today's policy debates over corporate purpose, sustainability, and the future of the corporation. To achieve this, the module takes a comparative approach, drawing on cutting edge empirical, practice-oriented, and theoretical literature in corporate law and governance.
In this module you will examine the legal rules and principles involved in Digital Copyright Law. In addition to analysing the substantive laws, you will consider the underlying theoretical rationale of copyright law. You will look at a number of diverse issues, from the historical technical development of copyright law through to more recent issues such as the rise of digital peer to peer file sharing. By drawing on a number of legal and non-legal materials you will explore the complex social, economic and political context in which the digital copyright regulatory system operates. The module considers both US and UK law. The module requires a sound understanding of the principles of the legal system. There are, however, no specific pre-requisite or co-requisite modules that need to be undertaken. Any student may take the module but it is best suited to those who have some degree of legal knowledge.
This module introduces you to key aspects of the operation of the law and regulation of financial investments with a particular emphasis on project finance and sustainable finance. You will start by exploring the role of key stakeholders that shape the financial investments such as asset owners, asset managers, and hedge funds and move to examine the regulatory structure in which these stakeholders operate at an international, EU and UK level. You will learn about the key long-term and short-term tools that investors employ to maximise their returns. You will have an opportunity to understand complex project/construction finance and reflect on the increasing role environmental considerations play in this context. You will learn about, and engage with, the Sustainable Finance, the Law and Stakeholders (SFLS) Research Network, which is collaborating with global partners to improve and transform global financial culture. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your knowledge with regard to the role of the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund, the Financial Stability Board, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in shaping and improving financial markets law and regulation. You will also explore the role of voluntary sustainable finance mechanisms (e.g. Principles for Responsible Investment, Equator Principles, Green Bond Principles and Global Principles for Sustainable Securities Lending in the context of increasing greenwashing regulatory/litigation risk).
In the module, you will critically examine key debates in transnational commercial law. You will critically examine, in detail, some of the challenges of cross-border commercial transactions, as well as harmonisation and uniform law initiatives; and key international instruments such as the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods and UNCITRAL Model Law and the New York Convention in international commercial arbitration, in addition to proposals for the future development of this area of law. This module is valuable for students considering working or pursuing further research in the area of transnational commercial law. It is recommended that students have studied commercial and contract law at undergraduate level, although this is not mandatory.
The overarching aim of the module is to critically examine selected key aspects of transnational commercial law in relation to cross-border transactions. The aspects selected are likely to be particularly relevant to those in international commercial practice, but the module also aims to give you a solid grounding in advanced commercial law.
With this module, you will further enhance your knowledge and understanding of private international law, which has now become a significant feature of the legal landscape within which companies navigate and administer their cross-border private relationships. Since a number of potentially different laws could have an impact on the parties' rights and obligations in cross-border cases, this module will help you understand some important private international law issues which commonly arise in cases where the parties disagree on which court should hear and determine their cross-border dispute and/or on which national law should apply to the merits of their claim with an international element. You will also explore the requirements for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in England and Wales. This will put you in a good position to critically discuss how private international law affects private parties' access to legal remedies in cross-border cases. You will have the opportunity to analyse cases as well as to critically reflect on various legislative developments in a transnational context.
Althougha prior law degree would be desirable for you to take this module , there is no such pre-requisite .
The focus of the module will be on the private international law issues which would arise in a context of civil and commercial law disputes with an international element. The specific objectives of the course are:
Companies play a pivotal role in society, and are of particular importance to the world of business. Knowledge of company law is therefore of great benefit to a wide range of people, from lawyers, directors, shareholders and business people, to employees, creditors and political lobbyists.
In this module, you will consider the nature of companies incorporated in England and Wales and how company law operates from the perspectives of key stakeholders, such as directors, shareholders, people who do business with a company and the wider society in which a company operates. You will gain a solid understanding of the relevant law and why this legal grounding is fundamental for the operation of business.
Trademarks and Patents is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the law of trademarks and patents, including: the process by which trademarks and patents can be registered; legal requirements for trademark-ability and patentability; and remedies associated with infringement. You will study the law is it relates to domestic protection of trademarks and patents, as well as examples of international or regional systems for adjudication and redress, for example under the European Patent Convention. There will be an opportunity for you to study particular case studies, so that you can critically evaluate the effectiveness of the law in respect of a particular markets, industries or practices.
Copyright law provides you with a detailed understanding of domestic and international protection of creative outputs, both at a domestic level but also under various international treaties that seek to provide protection and adjudication at an international level. You will look at what types of work are capable of protection, how ownership can arise and be transferred or licensed, exceptions to copyright, and judicial mechanisms to enforce rights and provide remedies for infringement. You will also look at a number of industry-specific case studies, chosen because of how they challenge – but also construct – modern approaches to copyright, revealing how political, industrial and technological processes are not just contained by copyright principles, but also (re-)produce them.
Theories and Histories of Intellectual Property is a module to complement your more technical engagements with intellectual property in your other modules. In this module, you will examine different theories justifying the development of the law: is the purpose of intellectual property to provide the framework for the nurturing of innovation and invention? Or is intellectual property there to protect the moral rights of the creator or inventor to control use of their work? In this module, you will look at some of the historical developments in intellectual property, revealing how the law is a product or expression of particular historical, political and economic events. By combining the theoretical and historical contexts, the module encourages you to think critically about where we are going next in the development of intellectual property law.
Since the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in 2011, business and human rights (BHR) has evolved into a complex and multi-faceted area of legal practice. This module will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge that you need to incorporate BHR into your career, whether in law, business, or policy making. As governments around the world have developed National Action Plans on business and human rights, and innovative legislation has been enacted, such as the French Duty of Vigilance Law of 2017, many of the world's major law firms have responded by developing dedicated BHR practice groups. This module will give you the background you need to engage effectively and knowledgeably in this exciting and growing area of expertise.
It is recommended, but not required, that students taking this module have some background in either human rights or business law.
Consumer law plays a critical role in modern economy; supplying protection to the vulnerable in society, providing a framework for business in retail transactions. Digitalisation exacerbated transactional imbalances, due to architectural asymmetric design of the Internet. In this module, you explore: How traits of online transactions impact the market, consumers? What measures regulators adopted to assure effective consumer protection, further stimulation of e-Commerce?
Module is suitable for law and non-law students. Particularly suitable if you want to specialise in commercial/contract/competition law, law and technology, or if you are interested in business, digitalisation and consumer behaviour.
The module aims to provide a critical understanding of the instruments of European and English consumer law adopted to address risks that consumers and markets face as a result of digitalisation, and the era of Big Data.
The intention is to analyse legal solutions considering societal context and findings from consumer behaviour and/or market research. The analysis will be conducted considering benefits/drawbacks of adopted legal solutions to both consumer protection and market efficiency. Students should then gain understanding of the impact of legal frameworks in this area not only on consumer protection but also on costs of conducting business.
Free markets can help provide low-priced, high-quality goods and new innovative products and services. However, companies (or 'undertakings') can try to undermine the market by restricting competition. Competition law is the body of rules that are created to protect competition. This module explains those rules as they exist in the EU and (to a great extent) the UK. This module will explain the rules on agreements between undertakings and the rules on what undertakings that are dominant on the market can do. It will also consider merger regulation and how some undertakings need permission to merge.
This module aims at providing a critical understanding of the development of EU competition law and policy as a key area of EU law. It engages with some of the contemporary challenges faced by the competition regime such as the rise of global digital markets and a shifting understanding of what competition law is intended to achieve. The module aims to enable students to understand, assess and critically address the legal issues at stake in this field of law.
This module can enhance transferrable skills in terms of self-directed learning about current legal/business events and presentation skills.
International arbitration is one of the most important methods for resolving international disputes. Disputes relating to foreign investments are often resolved by arbitration.
The module is suitable if you are interested in international commercial law and international dispute resolution. The module aims to provide you with a practical understanding of the mechanisms governing the arbitration of investment disputes and is thus particularly valuable for students considering working or pursuing further research in this area. No previous experience in the area is required/necessary.
The main aims of the module are to provide you with a solid understanding of international arbitration, its practical applications, alongside its underpinning legal principles. The module aims to provide legal insight in respect of many aspects of an international commercial arbitration agreement/procedure. This ranges from the procedural aspects of interational arbitration. These topics are the basis for critique of the resolution of disputes in the context of trade and investment.
International trade is at the heart of world economy. Yet, the World Trade Organisation rules came under scrutiny for the way they affected societies. In this module you will discuss how WTO laws have raised issues regarding domestic regulation, food security, environment, public health and human rights. You will have a close look at the Agreements and at fundamental principles of non-discrimination as well as at their application and their interpretation by the WTO dispute settlement bodies. Due to the importance of these issues for domestic and global economy and the increasing number of inter-State trade agreements, the legal job market is looking for graduates who have adequate knowledge in this field. Therefore this module is suitable for anyone interested in a career in international trade and policy. The module doesn't require any prior knowledge or skills.
Artificial intelligence has ushered in the so-called 'The Fourth Revolution'. The expected benefits from increasing use of automated systems and devices span across sectors - from healthcare and banking to law enforcement, scientific research, and legal practice. However, the use of AI raises many legal, policy, and ethical issues, giving rise to perhaps the greatest challenge -- how to regulate AI? Starting with a foundation in principles of regulation of technology, you will examine legal and policy implications of deployment of AI to increase accuracy, efficiency, and profit. The module provides you with an examination of regulatory approaches to governing the rapidly growing use of AI across sectors.
This module introduces you to key aspects of the operation of the law of international banking (and shadow banking) in the context of FinTech. You will start by exploring the role of banks in the economy and examining the regulatory structure in which banks operate at an international, EU and UK level, looking for example at the role the Financial Stability Board, the Bank of International Settlements, the European Central Bank, EU European Banking Authority and, in the UK, the role of the Prudential Regulatory Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. You will learn about the causes of the Global Financial Crisis and critically discuss the current regulatory and developments aimed at avoiding and mitigating current and future crises. You will review how common law influences the international banking regulatory scene through the banker-customer relationship. Further, you will consider the control of money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as the duties imposed on banks to assist law enforcement agencies. Finally, you will have an opportunity to put this knowledge in the context of FinTech developments (e.g blockchain, crypto currencies, quantum computing) that the global regulators and all major central banks currently engage with.
The module focuses on studying the key elements of EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) and UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). These rules have introduced a new regime for regulating competition in digital markets. You will learn the foundations of these two systems, the economic and commercial interests of the main stakeholders and mechanics of the legal rules underpinning the DMA and the DMCCA. You will examine the ways how the designated gatekeepers (Big Tech companies) comply with the new obligations imposed upon them by the DMCCA & DMA.
No prior knowledge of Competition Law is required for this module.
Intellectual Property and Creative Industries provides you with the opportunity to look in detail at industries including music, film and television, video games, advertising and marketing, visual art, and architecture. In this module you will develop a particular and detailed knowledge of specific IP protections in these industries, and how the law and industry practice interface with one another, in turn defining the other, and providing for a productive and rich source of economic activity. You will look at these industries in both domestic and international settings, and explore case studies which test the limits of intellectual property law and practice. You will also gain particular insight into industry practices and norms, which could be relevant to your future career in these sectors.
Comparative Intellectual Property aims to provide you with a comparative awareness of different jurisdictions and their protection of intellectual property. These jurisdictions will include several domestic and internationals legal systems, with the aim of understanding not only the differences in IP protection, but the social, cultural, economic and political reasons for these differences. With an awareness of these differences in IP protection, the module will provide you with strategic understanding of how different levels and forms of IP protection can provide opportunities for the monetisation of outputs and inventions globally. The international and comparative understanding of IP is also going to equip you with a strong foundation for the critique of IP law, by showing how there are choices to be made in how we protect intellectual property.
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Formal teaching is delivered via weekly lectures or seminars, depending on group size. Course materials are delivered directly by academic staff, and you are encouraged to actively engage in discussions and debates. You will be in control of your own learning, appropriately supported by peers and staff including a personal tutor.
As well as the dissertation, assessment is comprised almost entirely of extended coursework essays, with written examinations in some modules where appropriate.
In addition to your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to benefit from a stimulating programme of research seminars designed to enable staff and postgraduate students to experience cutting-edge research by members of the academic and legal community both within and outside of Exeter.
Formal learning is enhanced by opportunities to participate in a range of exciting extra-curricular activities including pro bono projects, internships, mooting and networking events.
We have close and active links with Exeter Law School alumni and honorary doctorates, many of whom occupy powerful and prestigious roles in the legal community throughout the world. Where possible, we invite individuals from this community and the broader legal profession to engage with our postgraduate students, whether through research seminars or more informal events, providing you with valuable networking opportunities.
The Lasok Law Library, located in the Forum holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.
Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.
The modules offered include topics you must have knowledge of in order to succeed in senior positions, whether in private practice, corporate or public employment – including international trading companies and law firms, chartering, trade, and marine insurance, the European Commission, the European Court of Justice, or the Governments of EU Member States.
You will gain invaluable experience in finding out the law from the original sources; in preparing and producing extended legal writing; and in presenting a legal proposition briefly and succinctly to an audience.
LLM graduates either continue on the academic path and pursue their studies with a PhD; others go into private practice, corporate or public employment – including international trading companies and law firms, chartering, trade, and marine insurance, the European Commission, the Governments of EU Member States as well as international and regional courts and/or organisations or NGOs.
Students of the LLM Law and Business can also go onto employment or further their careers in the business world. Students will also acquire the necessary tools should they want to set up their own businesses. Overall, the wealth of knowledge and transferable skills gained with the LLM Law and Business will allow students to pursue employment in a wide range of careers including:
When it comes to securing a graduate-level position, we enjoy extremely good relations with members of the legal profession regionally, nationally and internationally. You will be supported by an Employability Officer, the wide range of services offered by Career Zone and have the opportunity to meet potential employers face-to-face through our annual Law Fair, workshops and careers sessions.
