Comments about LLM Competition Law - At the institution - Nottingham - Nottinghamshire
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Objectives
In the competitive area of law, it is becoming increasingly apparent that many recent graduates wish to improve their academic profile by undertaking a period of postgraduate study. Further to this, both newly qualified solicitors and more experienced practitioners may find it necessary to enhance their career prospects by obtaining a postgraduate qualification. This is an exciting and increasingly important area of law, particularly internationally and EU-Wide. This subject offers the opportunity for students to explore the impact of competition law in areas such as monopolies and mergers and their regulation and control; intellectual property rights and anti-competitive practices; international competition law and international trade.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements A good degree in law, or a degree in another discipline, plus either the CPE or GDL conversion qualifications, are normally required. However, applicants from other disciplines will be considered in appropriate circumstances. It is important that all international Law students speak, write and understand English well. Students can assess their fluency by taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For entry onto the LLM programmes a minimum level of 6.5 is required for IELTS or a TOEFL score of 580 (written) or TOEFL score 237 (computer based). If applicants do not meet the language entry requirements, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are available through our Nottingham Language Centre prior to the start of the Masters programmes.
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Academic title
LLM Competition Law
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Course description
Modules
Elective modules include:
-Control of Market Power
-Competition and International Trade
-Intellectual Property and Competition
Course content
The LLM programmes consist of the following two common modules.
-Legal research and writing: This module is designed to develop the special legal research and writing skills that students will need to complete the assessments. It provides an opportunity to examine research methodologies, academic writing and library and information skills.
-Dissertation: The Law School provides a supportive environment for students to carry out a major but focussed individual research project. Students wishing to achieve a Masters degree are required to submit a dissertation of 18,000 to 20,000 words on a suitable topic of their choice.
Students elect seven modules depending on their interests.
This subject offers the opportunity for students to explore the impact of competition law in areas such as monopolies and mergers and their regulation and control; intellectual property rights and anti-competitive practices; international competition law and international trade.
Assessment
With the exception of the Dissertation and the Legal Research and Writing module, which is assessed by the submission of a research proposal, the modules for the LLM programmes are assessed by means of a 4,000 word piece of work. These could be discursive essays, reports, case studies or problem scenarios.
Study routes
The course is one year full-time and runs from September to September. A part-time route of study is also available over two years.
