诺丁汉特伦特大学

About LLM International Financial Law

Our LLM International Financial Law course has been designed to respond to the rapid growth in the development of the law in international finance and to equip students for future careers in the financial sectors.

The course not only focuses on financial transactions and banking, but also insurance, which is a huge industry in both the UK and internationally.

Why choose this course?

• Fulfil the growing demand for appropriately qualified international financial law specialists within and beyond the legal profession.
• A variety of scholarships are available.
• Ideal for students looking for employment in the wider field of financial law.
• Gain an understanding of the wider factors that may have influenced the area of international financial law such as theoretical, ethical, political, economic, and sociological factors.
• Benefit from a faculty providing forward-thinking teaching in the field.
• Optional wide-ranging modules allow students to tailor their degree to their interests.
• Attend an International Summer School and explore Law from a European perspective.

Assessment

In each case modules are assessed through one piece of course work. This usually takes the form of a problem- or essay-style question, but will vary by module. You can submit and receive feedback on assessments over the course of each module.

Your dissertation will be assessed through a research based written assignment of 12,000 words. The topic that you choose for your dissertation should be relevant to the course specialism and the chosen title will be subject to approval by the Course Leader.

Additionally, you will complete a reflective report consisting of pre-set questions, each with a maximum word count attributed to it; approximately 250 words, i.e. 1000 words in total. Your reflective report will be assessed by way of competence or non-competence.

Your future career

Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.

Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge.

This course can assist those seeking a place on a professional legal training course for and enhance the CV of those pursuing employment in the legal sector. For students wishing to pursue an academic career, the course offers an excellent grounding in research and in the development of highly developed writing skills.