Online, part-time
International Financial & Commercial Law LLMStudy with world-leading academics in one of the oldest, most respected law schools in the UK. Expand your understanding of the issues and challenges of financial and commercial law in a global context.
The online International Financial & Commercial Law LLM programme will give you access to the world-renowned teaching of King’s College London wherever you are. Drawing on the most advanced thinking from leading experts, this course will help you develop cutting-edge legal expertise from an international, comparative and practice-driven perspective.
Why choose this online LLM?
Join a world-leading law school
The Dickson Poon School of Law is recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world. You’ll learn from world-leading legal professionals in a thought-provoking environment.
Career progression
Study without interrupting your career. Enhance your qualifications and skillsets while actively contributing to your professional role.
Global online community
Grow your global network and gain fresh insight. Learn alongside professionals from different backgrounds and cultures.
Part-time and flexible learning
You’ll get the same qualification and education quality as on-campus - but with added flexibility and support.
What you'll study
Course content is structured to provide you with an in-depth understanding of key areas of financial and commercial law. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of the approaches to governance of financial activities, sales, finance, shipping, energy and investment related transactions, dispute resolution and conflicts of law.
Your studies are underpinned by UK law, several other major domestic legal systems, and by the international and transnational commercial law instruments.
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Fields with a '*' are mandatory.Module overview
This online International Financial & Commercial Law LLM is comprised of 12 core 15-credit modules (180 credits in total). All core modules on the course are compulsory and you must pass all these modules to complete the award. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules on offer may change from year to year.
- International Commercial Arbitration
- Financing of International Trade
- Corporate Finance
- Fundamentals of Mergers and Acquisitions
- Transnational Corporate Restructuring
- International Financial Regulation
- Financial Risk and Regulation
- Financial Products
- Capital Markets
- Private Equity
- Transnational Business Instruments
- Project Finance
Entry requirements
A 2:1 (Hons) or above (or international equivalent) in a Law degree or joint Law degree, or 60% or above in an LLM or Graduate Diploma in Law (or international equivalent).
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a master's or PGDip).
Please note that if you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may still be considered if ONE of the following criteria can be met (all applications are considered on a case-by-case basis):
- A high 2:2 (57%) in a single or joint degree in Law or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
- A 2:1 in a non-Law honours degree or international equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
- A previous master’s degree (or above) in a non-Law subject area or equivalent and at least three years’ professional legal experience.
Candidates who fail to meet the criteria above are unlikely to be successful.
English language band: B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You’re usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed:
- An undergraduate degree (at least three years duration) within five years of the course start date.
- A postgraduate taught degree (at least one year) within five years of the course start date.
- A PhD in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
You'll need to submit a personal statement, CV and two reference letters as part of your application.
Your personal statement should address the following two questions:
- Why are you applying for this specific programme and how does it fit in with your future plans?
- How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for the programme?
You’ll also need to submit a copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.