International Business Law (Taught)

Develop a deep understanding of the legal frameworks governing worldwide business activity to unlock competitive professional opportunities.
Take your legal career to the next level by deepening your understanding of international business law and the issues impacting global commercial activity.
The course provides you with a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of international business law. You’ll critically evaluate legal rules and policies, undertake independent research, and effectively articulate your arguments while developing transferable skills like critical thinking, time management, and advanced communication.
Taught at our Centre for Business Law and Practice, you’ll have access to a wellspring of research and practice-led teaching. This will help you form a comprehensive understanding of the laws governing international business, including their application to real-world and hypothetical scenarios.
All these professional skills will prepare you for professional or leadership roles in the international legal and business sectors, as well as taking the next step in academia.
Student profile: Rahima Al Shibli
“[The course] provided me with the opportunity to be introduced to the field of law, specifically law in the UK, EU and US, which is a great opportunity for me to learn how business law works in these major economies. It has been a challenging experience which has allowed me to achieve my potential.”
Rahima Al Shibli, International Business Law LLM

Why study at Leeds

• Practical teaching linked to the profession: The renowned Centre for Business Law and Practice is known for its strong expert and industry connections that directly inform your teaching.

• Learn from expert academics: Our internationally recognised researchers and qualified legal professionals provide valuable critical evaluation and insights into the real‑world application of global business law.

• Flexible, bespoke module options: Tailor your studies across international business law fields in line with your interests and specialism.

• Flexible, bespoke module options: Tailor your studies across international intellectual property law fields in line with your interests and specialism.

• Gain up-to-the-minute legal insight: Experience regular professional speaker events, conferences, and seminars.

• Diverse campus community: Join students and staff from over 130 countries.

• Dedicated employability officers: Benefit from personalised career support for the legal profession.

• Be supported to succeed: Benefit from small tutorial groups and regular one-to-one meetings with academic staff to ask questions and discuss your work.

• Graduate from one of the universities most targeted by the UK’s employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026).

Rankings and awards

• Top 20 in the UK for Law, The Complete University Guide 2026

• 86th in the world, QS World Rankings 2026

• Top 100 in the world for Law and Legal Studies, QS World Rankings by Subject 2026

Where this degree could take you
Recent graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in the UK and overseas in a range of roles and industries, including:

• advocate

• senior associate

• lawyer

• barrister

• compliance manager

• legal counsel

• assistant professor

Career support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Visit our website for the latest information on which modules we offer. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/e461/international-business-law-llm

Assessment is by a variety of methods but typically involves the writing of an essay at the end of each module. We assess the dissertation through your submission of a written piece of work of up to 10,000 words.