International Commercial & Business Law

About

This course is running as part of the University of Essex's 2020 International Summer School. This exciting two-week programme combines high-quality teaching with a programme of social activities and excursions allowing you to experience the best of British culture and history.

You'll be joining one of the most internationally diverse universities on the planet giving you the chance to develop your international communication skills and make friends with students from all over the world.

This course will expand your knowledge of a range of exciting and complex areas of law related to the governance of UK, European and international commercial markets.

You will learn to think globally and gain an awareness of how contemporary developments and debates are shaping the regulation of international business in fields including banking and financial law, commercial dispute resolution, competition law, corporate responsibility, maritime law and trade law.
You will also have the chance to apply your new knowledge and develop your analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills. During your two weeks with the School of Law you will hone your debating skills and gain experience of building and presenting persuasive arguments.

Course leader

This course is delivered by the School of Law.

Target group

The International Summer School is open to all students aged over 18 who have completed secondary level education. It is particularly designed for current undergraduate students looking for a high-quality short-term university experience in the UK.

All Summer School teaching is in English and so it is essential that you have the level required to follow the course. We expect non-native English speaker students to have reached at least the equivalent of IELTS 5.5 to be able to join this course.

Course aim

To expand your knowledge of a range of exciting and complex areas of law related to the governance of UK, European and international commercial markets.

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