University of Exeter Postgraduate Taught Study in Law for 2017 entry

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A FIRST CLASS LEGAL EDUCATION The Law School at the University of Exeter has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching and research, attracting academics, visiting lecturers and students from across the globe. We are an ambitious, dynamic and friendly law school delivering a first class legal education at an elite Russell Group university.

We combine academic excellence with innovative teaching to provide you with the experience, skills and confidence you need to build a successful career.

CONTENTS The University of Exeter

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Studying at the Law School

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LLM and specialist pathways

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International students

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Admissions information

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THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER The University of Exeter has featured in the UK’s top 10 for the past three years (The Times Good University Guide) and ranks in the top 150 universities in the world according to the Times Higher World University Rankings 2016/17. We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research intensive universities.

Our students demand a lot of us and we of them – we aim to make our teaching inspirational and your learning experience exceptional.

Exeter’s success…is richly deserved…it has consistently embodied the very best in British higher education.

Alastair McCall, Editor of The Sunday Times and The Times Good University Guide

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STUDYING AT THE LAW SCHOOL Approach to teaching

Employer links

Our highly-flexible postgraduate programmes have been specifically designed to respond to the needs of law firms, barristers’ chambers, and other employers for subject specialists.

You will benefit from our excellent links with members of the legal profession, including our alumni, many of whom occupy senior positions in the UK and overseas. They play an active role in the life of the School whether offering work placements, mentoring, taking part in networking events, supporting pro bono projects, delivering lectures or judging mooting competitions.

We will encourage you to take a fresh perspective, to think independently and solve problems – the attributes of a good lawyer. Exeter graduates are adaptable, highly independent and work creatively to find solutions – skills required to succeed in all walks of life.

Faculty and research You will be taught by academics who are engaged in original academic research, many of whom have considerable experience in legal practice. Our experts have addressed NATO, the United Nations, Parliamentary Select Committees and the Law Commission; they have advised Government departments in the UK and overseas, and bodies such as OPEC, the European Parliament and the World Bank.

Our research influences policy-making in the UK and overseas; changes the way legal professionals practice law; and shapes public attitudes by provoking media debate. Our research specialisms cross international boundaries and our scholars work on a global stage. We have an established research history in family law, legal history and European law; in addition to these we are also growing strengths in international and comparative law, human rights, intellectual property, and commercial law.

Our students gain excellent employment prospects and go on to successful careers around the world. They are employed by a variety of legal companies overseas and international firms such as Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose, Clifford Chance, Slaughter and May, Linklaters, Macfarlanes, Ashurst, and Ropes and Gray.

Why study Law at Exeter?  High-quality postgraduate legal education at a Top 10 university  Personal tutor support and close contact with academic staff who are leaders in their fields  Innovative and flexible LLM which allows you to specialise in important areas of law  Small seminar and teaching groups enabling you to perform to the best of your potential  Opportunities to experience the workings of EU institutions, the United Nations and International Criminal Court  Excellent career prospects and employability support  Extra-curricular activities including mooting, high level speakers and Law Society events

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Coming to Exeter for my LLM degree was a deliberate and easy decision.

The Law School has an excellent academic reputation in the UK and worldwide and provided several options for specialisation.

The programme has given me a truly different perspective on European law and the implications it has with national legal orders as well as with politics. This thorough understanding was helpful for my following legal exam in Germany and still is for the doctorate thesis I am currently working on.

Matthias Schopf, Germany LLM European Law

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LLM AND SPECIALIST PATHWAYS About the LLM Studying an LLM Master of Laws offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the law and specialise in a particular area, while improving your career prospects whether in practice or in academia.

The Exeter LLM is a substantive, rigorous, and genuinely flexible programme of postgraduate study designed for the most ambitious and capable students. Delivered by some of the biggest names in legal research, our LLM allows you to create a bespoke programme of learning addressing your specific academic and professional needs, readying you to fulfil your career ambitions or for doctoral study.

a general LLM. If you wish to graduate with a specialist LLM you must take a minimum of three relevant modules and write a dissertation in that subject area. If you wish you may select up to 30 credits from another discipline.

Modules are regularly updated to remain topical and may include:

 International Trade

 Oil and Gas, Corporate Law and Governance

 Mergers and Acquisitions

 Corporate Social Responsibility: Globalisation, Regulation and Law

 C ompany Law/Transnational Corporate Governance  Corporate Insolvency  Environmental Law and Policy

 European Political Integration

 I nternational Investment Law/ International Securities and Finance

 Socio-Legal Research Skills

As well as a general LLM we offer specialisms in Commercial Law, European Law, Human Rights, Intellectual Property and Maritime Law.

 European Convention on Human Rights

You will be required to study taught modules and write a dissertation totalling 180 credits. All modules are available to students who wish to obtain

 International Banking Law

 Energy Law and Policy

 Forensic Linguistics

Modules

 Marine Insurance

 International Law of Armed Conflict

Our faculty is able to teach and supervise an extensive range of international subjects, with particular specialities inspired by our renowned research in the areas of Commercial Law, Public Law, Human Rights Law, and Family Law.

Students wishing to specialise may have that pathway named on your degree certificate.

 Carriage of Goods by Sea

 International Criminal Law  Violence, Law and Crime  International Legal Theories  International Human Rights Law

 International Humanitarian Law  Immigrants and Refugees in the EU  International Refugee Law  Human Rights and International Business Policy  Human Dignity and European Constitutionalism  Censorship, Markets and Human Rights

 C onflict of Laws/International Arbitration  Copyright Law and Policy  Patent Law and Policy  Trade Mark Law  Competition Law  Consumer Protection  Financial Services Law  World Trade Organisation Law Non-assessed optional modules:  V isit to the International Criminal Court  Research Methods

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LLM International Commercial Law International Commercial Law is one of the most popular, challenging, and relevant areas of law to study at postgraduate level.

Our faculty includes some of the most respected international names in the field, including the authors of leading practitioner and student texts and editors of important journals. We are confident that Exeter is the best possible environment in which to study the exciting, fast-paced, and lucrative commercial world, including subjects like corporate finance, international trade, intellectual property, energy and environment.

Modules

The LLM in International Commercial Law provides a wide range of options.

Students may focus on banking and financial law, corporate law or general commercial law. Exeter’s strong links with the legal profession’s top global firms and employers make this LLM a particularly attractive one for students who are looking to go into private practice or to work in banks or financial institutions. This LLM is also an ideal preparation for a career in international business as it covers areas of expertise required to succeed in senior positions in international trading companies.

Internships in Europe and further afield, are often advertised to participants in this course, especially those with hard-to-find linguistic or other skills.

 Company Law/Transnational Corporate Governance

You will complete three 30-credit modules in your chosen specialism, one 30-credit module in a topic of your choice (e.g. from the list of Law modules on p7), and a dissertation worth 60 credits. Modules in this specialism are regularly updated to remain topical and may include:  International Banking Law  Carriage of Goods by Sea

 Competition Law

 International Arbitration  Consumer Protection

 Corporate Insolvency

 Energy Law and Policy

 Environmental Law and Policy  Financial Services Law

 International Investment Law/ International Securities and Finance  International Trade  Marine Insurance

 Mergers and Acquisitions

 World Trade Organisation Law  Oil and Gas, Corporate Law and Governance

 Corporate Law and Governance

I’m working for one of the Worldwide Fortune 500 companies. I am a Legal Compliance Attorney based in Shanghai and oversee the Ethics and Compliance for the North Asia area. The most valuable skills I learned during my LLM were independent thinking and to be a team player. We had classmates from France, Germany, Jordan, Thailand, China and elsewhere. The seminar discussion was always interesting and everyone got the chance to share their professional knowledge within their individual jurisdictions which opened my eyes.

Jianwen Hu, China LLM graduate

 Corporate Social Responsibility: Globalisation, Regulation and Law

LLM Maritime Law The LLM in Maritime Law is designed specifically for students who wish to study shipping and international trade law in detail.

The modules are particularly suited to students who intend to pursue careers in chartering, trade and marine insurance (including Protection and Indemnity Clubs). English law is widely adopted in other jurisdictions, so a study of English law is particularly important.

Modules You will complete three 30-credit modules in your chosen specialism, one 30-credit module in a topic of your choice (e.g. from the list of Law modules on p7), and a dissertation worth 60 credits. Modules in this specialism are

regularly updated to remain topical and may include:  Carriage of Goods by Sea  I nternational Trade  M arine Insurance

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Professor Rob Merkin is the most renowned name in the field of insurance law and arbitration law. He is most willing to support students and there are other teaching staff who give splendid seminars. For students who are specifically interested in Maritime Law, Exeter is the place to go.

Yutong Fan, China LLM International Commercial Law

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LLM Intellectual Property Law The LLM in Intellectual Property Law allows students to study in depth the substantive areas of law which make up intellectual property such as competition law, copyright, trade mark law, patents and consumer protection.

Modules You will complete three 30-credit modules in your chosen specialism, one 30-credit module in a topic of your choice (e.g. from the list of Law modules on p7), and a dissertation worth 60 credits. Modules in this specialism are regularly updated to remain topical and may include:

 Competition Law  Consumer Protection  Copyright Law and Policy  Patent Law and Policy  Trade Mark Law

LLM European Law

I chose to study the LLM International Commercial Law at Exeter because I liked the programme on offer. The University also had good study facilities and a lovely green location. I was also a member of the International Society and the Bracton Law Society, which were great opportunities to meet new people and relax after lectures.

Kateryna Bysaga, LLM International Commercial Law graduate

This specialism is designed to give students the opportunity to study the constitutional issues which arise from the concept of the European Union, including law making and the relationship between the EU and Member States.

We provide modules which examine the substantive law of the EU and the way in which that law has been implemented in English law.

 E nergy Law and Policy

Modules

 Corporate Social Responsibility: Globalisation, Regulation and Law

You will complete three 30-credit modules in your chosen specialism, one 30-credit module in a topic of your choice (e.g. from the list of Law modules on p7), and a dissertation worth 60 credits. Modules in this specialism are regularly updated to remain topical and may include:  Censorship, Markets and Human Rights  Company Law/Transnational Corporate Governance  Competition Law  Consumer Protection  Copyright Law and Policy

 E nvironmental Law and Policy  Corporate Law and Governance

 International Banking Law  E uropean Convention on Human Rights  E uropean Political Integration  F inancial Services Law  H uman Dignity and European Constitutionalism  I mmigrants and Refugees in the EU/ International Refugee Law  P atent Law and Policy  Trade Mark Law

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I applied to do the placement at 3 Paper Buildings offered by Exeter alumnus Mark Sutherland Williams to see what it is like to work in a well-known and established chambers in London. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and was delighted to be able to attend a Tax Tribunal, which meant I was able to ask a HMRC Tax solicitor and a policy maker about important aspects of my dissertation.

Rehana Ahmed, Bangladesh LLM student

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LLM International Human Rights Law This specialism has been specifically developed to allow you to construct a programme appropriate to private practice or public employment in the field of international human rights law.

An important element of the programme is a study trip to Geneva to gain first-hand experience of the work of the United Nations. During the trip you will have the opportunity to attend committee sessions, joining the delegation, NGOs and committee members in the committee chambers.

You may also be able to meet with some committee members for a private briefing on their work. The tour enables you to experience the practical side of human rights law, see the work of the Secretariat, and learn about opportunities to work or to serve an internship with the UN in human rights.

credits. Modules in this specialism are regularly updated to remain topical and may include:

Modules

 Immigrants and Refugees in the EU/ International Refugee Law

You will complete three 30-credit modules in your chosen specialism, one 30-credit module in a topic of your choice (e.g. from the list of Law modules on p7), and a dissertation worth 60

 Censorship, Markets and Human Rights  International Banking Law  International Law of Armed Conflicts  European Convention on Human Rights  Human Dignity and European Constitutionalism  Human Rights and International Business Policy

 International Human Rights Law  International Humanitarian Law

I would recommend the LLM International Human Rights Law without any qualms at all; the subjects on offer and the standards of teaching at Exeter have impressed me both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and the genuine commitment and superb quality of the staff have made my time here extremely enjoyable and worthwhile.

Gary McLachlan, UK LLM International Human Rights Law graduate

Master of Research in Socio-Legal Research Our MRes Socio-Legal Research has been developed to meet the research training requirements of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), which is the main funder of postgraduate research studentships in the UK. This programme provides excellent preparation for PhD research using legal and socio-legal methodology and a solid base for a career as a specialist socio-legal researcher. The transferable skills you will develop are both valuable and in high demand. The compulsory modules meet the research training requirements of the ESRC. The University of Exeter is a member of the ESRC South West Doctoral Training Centre which has been accredited as a hub of world-class social sciences research. The MRes can be taken as the first year of a 1+3 programme, which includes one year of research training at Masters level followed by a three-year PhD programme.

Vist our website, www.exeter.ac.uk/law for more information about our research specialisms and potential supervisors.

 Q ualitative Methods in Social Research

Modules

Optional modules

To complete the MRes you will study compulsory taught modules adding up to 105 credits, a 15-credit optional module and write a dissertation worth 60 credits on a subject of your own choice.

Compulsory modules

 Applied Quantitative Data Analysis  Approaches to Research in Law  Methodology and Research Skills in Sociology  Philosophy of the Social Sciences

 Socio-Legal Research Skills  E nvironmental Law and Policy  H uman Dignity and Human Rights in the EU  H uman Rights and International Business Policy  The Family, Law and Social Change

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS We warmly welcome international students and provide all the support you need to help you make the most of your postgraduate studies in the UK.

Advice and support

English language support

Staff in the University’s International Office will be happy to advise you about any aspect of living and studying at the University of Exeter, including immigration requirements, the suitability of your existing academic qualification and English language proficiency. We also have a dedicated International Student Support team who offer practical help and advice to make your transition to Exeter and life in the UK as smooth as possible.

The INTO University of Exeter Centre offers Academic English and intensive summer courses, designed for students who need to improve their ability in English and study skills before they start their degree. The Centre also offers in-sessional support courses including writing tutorials, grammar workshops and oral communication classes throughout the year. These are available, free of charge, to students who meet the minimum English language entry requirements but wish to continue to improve their academic English skills.

Accommodation We can guarantee a place in University accommodation to all new unaccompanied international postgraduates from outside the EU in their first year of study and attending for the full academic year, provided that their applications for accommodation and deposit are received by our deadline.

The campus provides a safe and friendly environment for study with easy access to the city of Exeter and some of the most beautiful countryside and coastline in the UK are within close reach.

London is 2 hours 30 minutes away by train and the nearest airports are at Exeter and Bristol.

Life in Exeter Law students are based at the Streatham Campus, which is one of the most beautiful in the country and offers a unique environment in which to study with lakes, parkland, woodland and gardens.

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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Applying to Exeter Entry requirements LLM programmes: a good honours

degree in Law, but we will also consider graduates of other disciplines whose qualifications include a legal element or who can demonstrate relevant legal experience.

MRes: normally a 2:1 or higher in Law or a social science subject.

English language At time of going to print we require IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any section) and above for entry into Law School taught postgraduate programmes. Students hoping to progress from the MRes to a three-year PhD will require IELTS 7.0.

For further information on English language requirements, including accepted tests and pre-sessional English language courses, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/ apply/english

Scholarships and fees The Law School usually offers a number of academic excellence scholarships, for the latest information visit www.exeter.ac.uk/scholarships Our tuition fees are reviewed on an annual basis and are published alongside programme information on our Postgraduate Study website, www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate

Apply online The simplest way to apply is via our secure online application system at www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply Here you can also find instructions on how to complete the application form and the required supporting documentation.

More information More information about Law at Exeter can be found at www.exeter.ac.uk/law/ postgraduate

Accuracy of prospectus information Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in the prospectus is correct at the time of going to print. The University will endeavour to deliver programmes and other services in accordance with the descriptions provided on the website and in this prospectus. The University reserves the right to make variations to programme content, entry requirements and methods of delivery and to discontinue, merge or combine programmes, both before and after a student’s admission to the University. Full terms and conditions can be found at www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/disclaimer

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