I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to each of you as you begin your journey in the 12-month Master of Laws (LLM) programme. Congratulations on your decision to pursue this prestigious and globally recognized degree! Your commitment to furthering your legal education reflects both your ambition and your passion for the law, and I am confident that this year will be a transformative experience for you.

You are joining an academic community that is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and practical engagement with the law. Our faculty members are not only experts in their fields but are also committed to supporting your academic and professional development. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them, participate actively in seminars, and take full advantage of the wealth of resources available to you. 

On behalf of the entire faculty here at Alexander College, I wish you every success as you embark on this exciting and challenging academic year. We are thrilled to have you with us and look forward to seeing the impact you will make in the world of law.

There will be an induction session taking place at the College which designed to introduce you to the College, the Faculty and other member of staff that can support you throughout your studies. The Induction will give an overview of the LLM course, its structure and what you can expect during your time at the College. There will be a library orientation session to familiarise you with the law library. There will also be instruction on how to access the College database which will give you access to a range of materials and support services available. 

Our course is unique by offering a blend of business and law desired by employers. This is a 12 month course during which you will following seven modules. Students will be required to take three modules in Trimester 1 (Strategy and Globalisation, Advanced Legal Research Methods, and Global Finance and Economics). In trimester 2, students will be required to do three modules (current legal issues in the International Business, Public International Law and Investment Treaty Arbitration). Last but not least students will be required to complete a dissertation in Trimester 3.

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R Murray, How to Write a Thesis (Open University 2011)

Hitt, M., Duane Ireland, R. and Hoskisson, R. (2020) Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalisation. Cengage.