Law - Commercial Law

The LLM in Commercial Law explores the intersection of law and business, focusing on business transactions, market influence on legal development, and key concepts like risk and party autonomy. Studying in Bristol will give you exposure to the English legal culture and the prominent role English law plays in international trade.

The programme covers subjects such as law and markets, contract law, sale of goods, insurance law, and international commercial arbitration, with options to tailor your studies through a wide range of specialist optional units.

Ideal for those pursuing a career in commercial law or seeking to understand the law-business dynamic, the programme develops crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking in the top 10 in the UK for employer reputation, for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol – ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021) – means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers. You will be challenged and inspired by our world-leading academics who are part of the Law School’s Centre for Private and Commercial Law.