This Master of Laws (LLM) program provides an advanced understanding of the legal framework governing international trade, with the added benefit of a professional placement for practical experience. Students will gain expertise in areas such as WTO law, international sales law, trade finance, and dispute resolution. The program emphasizes the development of analytical skills, research methods, and a practical understanding of the legal complexities of international trade, enhanced by real-world experience during the placement year, preparing students for careers in international trade law, consulting, and related fields.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: International Trade Lawyer, Trade Consultant, Legal Counsel (International Trade), Trade Compliance Officer, Customs Lawyer, Export Control Specialist, Trade Policy Analyst, Dispute Resolution Specialist (Trade), Legal Advisor (International Business), (Potentially roles in related law firms, multinational corporations, government agencies, and international organizations)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
- Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences
- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train.
- Includes a professional placement year for practical experience.
- Taught within the Essex Law School, Faculty of Humanities