Overview
Key facts
London’s judges, lawyers, and arbitrators have a worldwide reputation for excellence in resolving commercial disputes. LSE’s intensive course on Commercial Law thus attracts students and lawyers from all over the world.
London School of Economics and Political Science's Commercial Law course provides a strong grounding in the fundamental principles of English contract law, focusing squarely on their application to business transactions. Additionally, the course examines English law’s procedures for adjudicating contractual disputes, including its approach to arbitration. Finally, the course explores in more detail the rules governing two particular kinds of commercial transaction: sales and financing.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Freedom of Contract
- Contract Formation
- Pre-contractual Duties
- Terms and their Interpretation
- Exclusion Clauses and Agreed Remedies
- Remedies for Breach of Contract
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We have no fixed deadlines and you can apply for any course up until the point it is filled. We suggest you apply as early as possible.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Law View 70 other Short Courses in Public Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course is suited to those who wish to pursue, or are already involved within, a legal career with a focus on commercial law. Applicants working in a UK or international business setting may also benefit from the course. The course attracts law students from high-ranking universities outside the UK, together with a substantial number of practising foreign lawyers seeking knowledge directly relevant to their work.
Tuition Fee
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International
3950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3950 GBP for the full programme during 19 days. -
National
3950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3950 GBP for the full programme during 19 days.
- Student rate: £2,950
- Standard rate: £3,950
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.