COURSE CURRICULUM

The modules offered in this LLM program cover a comprehensive range of contemporary and specialised areas in international commercial, corporate, and maritime law. Students gain an in-depth understanding of admiralty law, including the principles, liabilities, and enforcement of maritime claims, as well as the law on bills of lading and charterparties, which are central to global shipping and cargo operations. The program also addresses marine insurance and marine environmental law, providing insight into risk management, regulatory frameworks, and the legal challenges arising from international trade and environmental protection. In addition, students explore international competition law, the law of the World Trade Organization, and international sale of goods, offering a strong foundation in the legal mechanisms underpinning global commerce. Modules such as intellectual property law in a global context, contemporary issues in IP law, and artificial intelligence regulation examine evolving legal challenges in technology and innovation. The program also incorporates human rights and global justice, contemporary refugee law, and international environmental law, reflecting the increasing interconnection between law, society, and global governance. Principles of commercial arbitration further equip students with the skills to resolve disputes in complex commercial contexts. This broad range of modules enables students to develop specialised expertise and practical skills applicable to careers in law, policy, international trade, and corporate practice.