LLM Law & Economics

The LLM Law and Economics programme is a joint programme offered by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London. It is a specialist programme which aims to provide rigorous training in theoretical and applied economic analysis as a means of analysing law and the legal framework. It is designed for students with a strong academic background in Law or Economics.

Graduates of the programme will possess a solid grounding in Legal theory and modern Economics that will enable them to conduct, assess, and supervise both theoretical and applied research in the field. Students who perform well on the programme are encouraged to apply for a joint doctoral study in the School of Economics and Finance and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies.  For those seeking to develop or start their careers outside of academia, the new LLM programme will include a number of practical and knowledge transfer components that will allow a better transition to work outside the higher education sector. Students will, for example, have the opportunity to engage in an academic year-long Investment Club. During this time, students will be gaining hands on experience in trading and portfolio analysis alongside their studies.

Course structure

Students must take a total of 180 credits to include the Dissertation and the remaining 135 credits to be selected from both Law and Economics modules.

The LLM in Law and Economics requires one year of study full-time or two years part-time, starting in September. The programme of study provides a flexible mix of classroom based teaching (assessed by formal examinations and/or coursework) through:

• An introductory pre-sessional in mathematics and statistics
• Two compulsory taught modules which lay a foundation to Law and Economics theories
• One optional legal full module
• Three optional economics modules
• A 15,000 word dissertation

The new LLM in Law and Economics will be a single programme offering two sub-level pathways:

• a Jurisprudence pathway for those with a legal background or with an undergraduate degree in law
• an Economics pathway for those with an economic/finance background or with an undergraduate degree in economics or finance

The pathway structure is intended to capitalise on the specialisations and strengths of both academic departments, whilst the foundation courses have been established to provide incoming students with different academic/professional backgrounds with a thorough grounding in their new field of study to enhance their learning experience, whilst developing cross-disciplinary knowledge. This structure allows for an integrated programme in Law and Economics that provides broad-based instruction in both disciplines.

Programme brochure

Module options

Jurisprudence Pathway

• Pre-sessional course in mathematics and statistics

Compulsory

• Law and Economics I (for Lawyers)  - 22.5 credits
• Law and Economics II - 22.5 credits
• Dissertation – 45 credits

Options

• 3x Economics half modules  - (worth 15 credits each)
• 1x Law full module – 45 credits

Economics Pathway

• Pre-sessional course in mathematics and statistics

Compulsory

• Law and Economics I (for Economists)  -22.5 credits
• Law and Economics II -  22.5 credits
• Dissertation -45 credits

Option

• 3 x Economics half modules (worth 15 credits each)
• 1 x Law full module- 45 credits

The options offered in a particular year will be drawn from the following list. Please note that this list is representative, though not exhaustive and not all options will be available every year.

• Dissertation
• ECOM001 Macroeconomics A
• ECOM002 Microeconomics A
• ECOM003 Econometrics A
• ECOM009 Macroeconomics B
• ECOM010 Microeconomics B
• ECOM027 Labour Economics
• ECOM032 Econometrics B
• ECOM035 International Finance
• ECOM036 Mathematics for Economists
• ECOM038 Behavioural Finance
• ECOM053 Quantitative Methods in Finance
• ECOM056 Empirical Macro Economics
• Optional Mathematics and Statistics module
• QLLM048 International and Comparative law of trademarks, design and unfair competition
• QLLM007 Banking Law
• QLLM010 Communications Law
• QLLM017 Computer Law
• QLLM025 E-commerce Law
• QLLM028 EU Financial Law
• QLLM036 Global Policy & Economics Of Intellectual Property Law
• QLLM040 Intellectual Property
• QLLM043 International and Comparative Commercial Arbitration
• QLLM045 International and Comparative Law of Copyright & Related Right
• QLLM046 International and Comparative Law of Patents, Trade Secrets And Related Rights
• QLLM054 International Economic Law
• QLLM062 International Tax Law I
• QLLM063  International Tax Law II
• QLLM069 Law of Finance and Foreign Investment In Emerging Economies
• QLLM073 Legal Aspects of International Finance
• QLLM082 Regulation Of Financial Markets
• QLLM085 Securities Regulation
• QLLM105 Cyberspace Law
• QLLM121 International Trade and Intellectual Property Law
• QLLM126 Financial Models and Derivatives in a Legal Context
• QLLM144 Law and Economics I (for Lawyers)
• QLLM145 Law and Economics I (for Economists)
• QLLM146 Law and Economics II

Students who want to review concepts such as statistical distributions and matrix algebra have the option to attend modules during induction week (week zero) and week one of the first term within the School of Economics and Finance. Students will be also presented with basic statistics and statistical software during the first term.

Assessment

In addition to the dissertation, each taught half-module will be assessed by a two-hour unseen written examination and each taught full-module by a three hour unseen written examination.

Entry requirements

A 2.1 honours degree in Law or Economics or overseas equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification and/or experience.

How to apply

Apply online (Full time)
Apply online (Part time)

If you are considering part-time study, please be aware that lectures take place during the day time as well as in the evening.

 

Further information

Programme Administrator

email: llm-economics@qmul.ac.uk

Academic Coordinator

Dr Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal email: r.olivares-caminal@qmul.ac.uk

Career opportunities

Such interdisciplinary skills make this LLM ideal for those already in, or planning a career in law or economics in academia, the public sector, international institutions, financial or legal industry or management consulting.

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