Semester in London

We welcome independent applications from students from overseas universities for the General Semester in London.

In addition we have programmes designed specifically for students from these institutions and regions:

Funding:

Semester in London Programme Bursaries 2012

General Semester in London

We have a long tradition of welcoming overseas students who wish to incorporate academic study at Queen Mary into their home institutions’ academic programmes, normally for one semester, from September to December. Students have the opportunity to attend LLM classes and receive credits towards their home degree.

Our semester in London programme started with the University of Texas in 1985. The Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) continues to have a formal agreement with the University of Texas, USA and with the Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany.

Students from other universities are welcome to apply but must get approval from their home institution first to ensure that the programme is suitable. Students must also have a suitable academic background.

In previous years we have welcomed independent students from Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, University of California and the College of William and Mary, University of Florida from the USA and University of Sao Paulo and PUC-Minas University, Brazil, University of Navarro, Spain, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Students take five LLM modules, which are assessed by essays submitted before the end of term in December. Results are issued end of January/beginning of February. Students seeking modules approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) should check the list of ABA approved modules.

Dresden Programme: Dresden Exchange Programme in Intellectual Property Law

The Exchange Programme between Queen Mary, University of London and The Technical University of Dresden forms part of the Master in Intellectual Property Law offered by the Technical University Dresden. Dresden students spend their first semester at a partner institution abroad. Students visit Queen Mary in order to take intellectual property related courses in their first semester, gaining credits towards their final degree in LLM in Intellectual Property awarded by the University of Dresden.

Structure of course

Students take two IP LLM modules from the list below, depending on what is available during the academic session:

  • 36 Global Policy & Economics Of Intellectual Property Law
  • 40 Intellectual Property
  • 41 Intellectual Property Aspects of Medicine
  • 42 Intellectual Property in the Digital Millennium
  • 45 International and Comparative Law of Copyright & Related Right
  • 46 International and Comparative Law of Patents, Trade Secrets And Related Rights
  • 48 International and Comparative Law of Trade Marks, Designs and Unfair Competition
  • 66 IP Transactions
  • 89 Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
  • 95 Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries
  • 121 International Trade and Intellectual Property Law

For more information, please email the programme coordinator, Michelle Dean, m.dean@qmul.ac.uk or the programme Director, Dr Guido Westkamp g.westkamp@qmul.ac.uk

Scandinavian programme - International Financial Law

This programme was founded by Anna Morner in 1997, in collaboration with universities in Stockholm, Lund, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and Bergen. The Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) offers an external programme in International Financial Law giving students the choice of Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in International Finance Law qualifications. Students can either study towards a Postgraduate Certificate - one Semester (September to December) or a Postgraduate Diploma -two Semesters (September to March).

Students may choose any three modules from this list:

  • Banking Law
  • Legal Aspects of International Finance
  • Regulations of Financial Markets
  • Law of Finance and Foreign Investment of Emerging Markets
  • EU Financial Law
  • Securities Regulation

Assessment: Students must write a 3,000 word essay for each module at the end of each term.

Students from other universities are welcome to apply but must get approval from their home institution first to ensure that the qualification is suitable and will be recognised. Students must also have a suitable academic background.

  • For more information, email the programme coordinator, Michelle Dean, m.dean@qmul.ac.uk

Ingvild Rygh, Bergen

Scandinavian Programme 2008

I would recommend all students to spend a semester or more at Queen Mary, University of London if they have the opportunity. I spent one semester at Queen Mary in autumn 2008, and I consider my time at Queen Mary as one of the most interesting things I've done. Queen Mary offers a great opportunity to learn about Banking and Finance law, with professors and a specialist environment on these subjects that you will rarely find anywhere else. The professors are very inspiring lecturers, as well as specialists in their fields. The courses are very relevant to any later job within banking and finance. In addition to the special competence of the lecturers at Queen Mary, University of London within banking and finance law, Queen Mary also prepares for the students to get to know each other and have a great time in London. At the Scandinavian Programme, Queen Mary made us a great reception by making different kinds of outings the first two weeks of our stay, which made us all make new friends as well as getting to know the city. Now that I have finished my law degree, I have moved to Oslo to work for The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (FSA).

Malin Lindbäck

Lindback

Malin Lindbäck, student at Lund University, Scandinavian Programme 2010

'I felt very privileged and welcomed when I arrived at Queen Mary, University of London. The department had arranged a two-week introduction for all the Scandinavian students, which consisted of interesting and instructive introductory classes and tours. This way we all got acquainted with the common law system, finance law, and our new exciting hometown London. Studying Banking Law, Legal Aspects of International Finance, and Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging Economies has opened a whole new world to me. These courses have provided me with a general knowledge and understanding of the international financial system, which feels especially relevant considering the recent global financial crisis. Experienced professors, as well as guest speakers from big law firms and financial institutions, have explained this interesting and complex financial system in an intriguing and pedagogical fashion. Without a doubt this semester has helped me build a good foundation for an international career. Queen Mary has offered me a challenging and inspiring semester, for which I am forever thankful I took.'