LLM International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation with Professional Skills

The International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation with Professional Skills course is a master's programme offered by the University of Aberdeen. The course helps develop valuable skills in negotiation, critical thinking, and professional advocacy, which are crucial for careers in law, business, and government sectors. This unique and innovative programme is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the rules of international trade law and treaty negotiation process.Course Content: The course covers international trade law, treaty negotiation, arbitration and professional advocacy, trade and sustainable development, human rights and international organisations. It also includes a dissertation and professional skills projects that allow an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge into practice. Additionally, it features opportunities for experiential learning, such as moots, negotiations, and client consultancy, which incorporate real-world situations and professional advocacy.Key Modules: The degree programme consists of several core and optional modules. Key modules in the programme include International Trade Law - Basic Principles, International Trade Law in Context, Treaty Law and Negotiation, Dispute Resolution in International Trade, Professional Skills Project, Trade and Sustainable Development, Intellectual Property: Law and Policy and Digital Trade. Future Careers: This course is designed to equip students for careers in a wide range of areas such as legal firms, government agencies, international organizations, multinational corporations, and consultancies, among others. Graduates may find roles as legal advisors, consultants, policy strategists, or trade negotiators. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.