School of Law –Postgraduate Programmes

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Welcome to the School of Law

Comprised of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS)and the Department of Law, the School of Law has 68 facultymembers either teaching at postgraduate level or offering PhDsupervision, whom are leading experts in almost all areas of law and whom advise and act as consultants to national andinternational governments, the United Nations, the WorldBank, the European Commission, NGOs, legal regulatoryauthorities and businesses. Our staff have a long-establishedreputation for providing high-quality teaching and internationallyrenowned research, with invaluable contributions fromrespected practitioners and industry experts.

We offer a wide range of postgraduate law programmes,providing both theoretical and practical approaches tospecialist areas of law, underpinned by leading research.Consequently, we attract a diverse student body from over 85 jurisdictions, whom together, create a lively, supportiveand intellectually stimulating environment in which to studyand research.

Global view – Distance Learning and Studying in ParisFor students unable to attend classes in London, the CCLSoffers interactive and innovative distance learning courses in Computer and Communications Law and Arbitration andMediation, with optional residential weekends. From January2013, the CCLS will also offer the new LLM in Paris –four LLM programmes providing in-depth immersion incommercial law from both comparative and internationalperspectives, within a common law framework. Offered inblock teaching and evening modes, the course will be taughtat the University of London in Paris Institute (ULIP) in centralParis, led by CCLS staff, with the generous support of leadingpractitioners and academics based in France.

Queen Mary, part of the prestigiousUniversity of London, is one of thetop UK research universities and amember of the Russell Group ofleading UK universities.

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Queen Mary, School of Law Postgraduate Law Centre, Lincoln's Inn Fields

University of London in Paris Institute

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Postgraduate School of Law

Location and facilitiesWe are based in Lincoln’s Inn Fields, Holborn, the legal districtof London, near to numerous law firms, chambers and theRoyal Courts of Justice and the Institute of Advanced LegalStudies, one of the leading law libraries in Europe, available to all our PG law students. In the Summer of 2012, thePostgraduate Law Centre was fully refurbished and nowincludes a 130 seat lecture theatre, additional seminar rooms,allocated rooms for PhD students and research projects,students’ common room, wireless and scan to email facilities,workstations for students, smart boards and digital dataprojectors for teaching.

CareersQueen Mary’s Careers team organise a number of events,featuring representatives from top UK and international lawfirms, to help students understand the legal job market anddecide on the most appropriate career route after graduation.Students can also take advantage of a wide range of othercareers events and services to gain more information aboutlaw and non-law careers and receive advice on job huntingand applications. For more information, see:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/careers

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Professional Accreditation We provide a range of flexible evening and distance learningprofessional courses, seminars, conferences and workshopsthat confer CPD points. The School of Law is an authorisedCPD provider of courses and seminars accredited by theSolicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar StandardsBoard (BSB).

For further details on events, guest lectures and how toregister for them, please see: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/events

Please see individual programme descriptions on the websitefor specific details on exemptions from professional UKqualifications and overseas accreditation including patentsand trademarks attorneys-Chartered Institute of PatentAttorneys (CIPA), Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA),tax – Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) and CharteredInstitute of Taxation, and Arbitration and Mediation from theChartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/cpd/

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Research

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies research strengthsThe CCLS was created by Sir Roy Goode CBE to develop abody of knowledge and skills in the areas of commercial law.CCLS has particular strengths in arbitration, banking andfinance law, comparative and commercial law, intellectualproperty, insurance law, economic regulation, internationalbusiness law, law and development, mediation, computer andcommunications law, media law, EU financial law and tax law.

Current CCLS research projects• White & Case LLP and PriceWaterhouseCoopers –International Arbitration practices in large corporations and other entities

• Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust –Financial law

• Microsoft – legal and regulatory aspects of Cloud Computing

• European Commission funded project, led by Hewlett-Packard – European data protection law

• TELES PRI Gmbh – “TELES” system of assessing patent law

• Microsoft and the Institute of Intellectual Property – fundinga lecturer in IP, Innovation and Strategy for five years

The School of Law has consistentlybeen ranked in the top 10 lawschools in the UK for the quality of our research, and many of ourinternationally recognised staff act as advisers to governments, industry and NGOs, both nationally andinternationally.

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The Department of Law research strengthsThe Department of Law conducts an extensive range ofteaching and research activities. The Department hasparticular expertise in the areas of public international law;law and public policy, international human rights; public law;European Union law; criminology, class law, legal theory andlegal history; equity, trusts and property law; healthcare law;comparative law; immigration, asylum and rights of ethnicminorities; company and commercial law; labour law,competition law; criminal law and environmental law.

Current Department of Law research projects• European Union's PEACE III Programme –Peace Process in Northern Ireland

• Nuffield Foundation – ‘Socio-Legal Status of British Immigrants in Turkey’

• European Commission cross-institutional project –RELIGARE – diversity of religions in Europe

• EU Fundamental Rights Agency Service – Access toinformation and effective Remedies for Asylum Seekers

• Cross-institutional “Wellcome Trust Strategic Award” forinterdisciplinary research project in Biomedical Ethics

• Cross-institutional Arts Humanities Research Council(AHRC) – 'The Politics of Judicial Independence in Britain's Changing Constitution'

• AHRC Queen Mary inter-faculty three year project –Exploring the implications of the economic downturn

School of Law Research Centres and Institutes:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/research/centres

Full details on faculty members and long standing visitingacademics and practitioners: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/people

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School of Law Events

Below are a few recent examples,several of which are long-standingannual events:

School of Law• Annual PhD Conference

CCLS• Chartered Institute of PatentAttorneys (CIPA) AdvancedPreparation Course

• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringerand School of InternationalArbitration Lecture

• Herchel Smith Seminar Series- IntellectualProperty

• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) and CCLS TaxSeminar Series

• Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) Summer Course Programme

• Media Law Seminar Series

• School of International Arbitration (SIA) conferences,seminars and training programmes

• Supreme Court Conference

Every year, academics across theSchool are heavily involved in a widerange of events with distinguishedguests from academia, governments,legal practice, industry, regulatoryauthorities, NGOs and the judiciary,offering students excellent networkingopportunities and practical insightsfrom leading experts in their field.

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Department of Law• Butterworths Lecture on Law and Society

• Centre for the Study of Incentives in Health Seminar Series

• Corporate Law Lecture Series

• Criminal Justice Centre conferences, seminars and lecture series

• Interdisciplinary Centre for Competition Law and Policy(ICC) conferences, summer school and seminars

• International Law Conference

In addition, many of our academic staff are invited to speak at prestigious external conferences.

Information on all Queen Mary law-led events and externalconferences can be found here:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/events

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Duncan Hobday, UK, PostgraduateCertificate in Intellectual Property 2010-11, GlaxoSmithKline Prize for Best Patentstudent in the Cert IP, Trainee PatentAttorney, W. P. Thompson & Co

“I had been in the profession for arounda year and this Certificate formed thenext part of my training to become a

qualified UK Patent Attorney. I found the content and deliveryof the course exceeded my expectations.

“The lecturers gave a solid and accessible introduction to allthe general aspects of intellectual property law as well asoffering viewpoints and analysis from both academics andprofessionals. The friendly atmosphere meant that it was easyto meet, discuss the course and socialise with trainees fromother firms. The course has provided a great foundation forme to build on. It gave me the opportunity to study and learnabout aspects of the law in depth, which I am now able topractically apply in my work. My experience at Queen Mary,although short, was extremely rewarding and enjoyable.”

Student and Alumni views

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Emily Cheah, Malaysia, MSc Law and Finance 2011-12

“Before coming to Queen Mary, I did aLaw LLB at UCL. I decided to undertakepostgraduate study because I felt thatgiven the current economic conditions,it was necessary to do everything I couldpossibly do to distinguish myself from

other candidates vying for the same job. The MSc Law &Finance is unique in that it offered those with a lawbackground, like me, to get a foothold in economics andfinance subjects. It is one of the very few institutions in theUK to offer this degree, which I felt would be extremelyadvantageous for my future job prospects. Also, it was clearthat the School are composed of giants in their field – I wouldbe learning from the best!

“The teachers have been excellent at fostering a friendly and open learning atmosphere. You are encouraged to askquestions, both in and out of the lecture theatre – and help isalways at hand. This open policy ensures the material is trulyengaging and rewarding. Also, because the course is cross-disciplinary, almost everyone on the course, whether they arefrom an economics, law or professional background, ischallenged to learn something new. The course directors takegreat pains to invite extremely illustrious and high-profilespeakers to deliver module lectures – this gives you a realinsight into the reality of working in industry.”

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Nicholas Lawn, UKAssociate, International Arbitration and Litigation Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLPDiploma in International Arbitration2011-12

“As a senior associate in theInternational Arbitration group at

Skadden in London, with a number of years of practicalexperience, I was interested not so much in the nuts andbolts of arbitration as in the conceptual framework of thearea. The Diploma has certainly deepened my understandingof this framework as well as the current issues and debateswithin the discipline. The international and comparativeapproach to the subject has not only broadened myknowledge of regulation in key arbitral fora but has sharpenedmy understanding of the positions taken on importantprocedural issues under English law.

“Of course, there are now many arbitration specific coursesoffered in London (and throughout the world) from which tochoose. The Diploma at Queen Mary, however, must be theoldest and one of the best. I have been able to achieve myacademic objectives taught by an outstanding faculty, both at the cutting edge of academic research and deeplyexperienced in practice, and I have been able to do this whilecontinuing to work in my firm. While this takes some jugglingof commitments, it is entirely possible to do.

“Many of the students on the Diploma course are alreadyqualified lawyers in a range of jurisdictions. Attending theDiploma has, therefore, also allowed me to meet many otherpractitioners of international arbitration from jurisdictions farand wide, from San Jose through Prague to Mumbai –learning from each the nuances of arbitration practice in theirjurisdictions...and also providing a great way to build up anetwork of international contacts.”

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Vanessa Mortiaux, UKSenior Legal Counsel, InformationLaw Everything Everywhere LimitedLLM in Computer and CommunicationsLaw -Distance Learning 2007-2011

“The course helped further my expertisein computer and communications law, afast changing and fascinating field. It is

taught by leading academics and professionals to a very highstandard through online tutorials, discussions and resources.The online delivery makes it convenient for working people.The course is international with students of variedbackgrounds, providing excellent networking opportunities.There is a very enjoyable annual meet up with seminars andheated debates on current topics. I thoroughly recommendthe LLM to anyone interested to work in this field andpractitioners who are keen to enhance their knowledge ofcomputer and communications law.”

Dr Estelle KatsimaniSenior Associate at Herbert Smith LLPspecialising in Construction disputes, Graduate PG Diploma in InternationalCommercial Arbitration (DistanceLearning

“I can highly recommend the Post-graduate Diploma in International

Commercial Arbitration. The course is structured in such away that it provides an excellent grounding to the student andpractitioner alike on all major issues arising in day-to-dayarbitration practice whilst at the same time promotingacademic research of the highest standard on selected topicsof interest. It is very interactive and affords the students thebenefit of direct contact with enthusiastic and supportivelecturers who are recognised as leading authorities in the field of International Arbitration”

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Deborah Dudda, GermanyEnglish and European Law LLB and LLM in Competition Law 2011-12

“I completed my LLB degree at QueenMary with an Erasmus year in Parisbefore enrolling on the LLM incompetition law. The standard ofteaching at Queen Mary is excellent.

My professors have been helpful and organised and alwaysapproachable. Throughout the academic year I have also hada variety of guest speakers teach my courses which wereacademics and practitioners alike. I really enjoy the learningaspect of the whole LLM, as well as the interaction anddiscussions with students from all over the world.

“The advantage of the campus is that everything is close by,especially if you are new to the city. You have the gym andthe library at a stone's throw from the accommodation, so no excuses there! Another plus point is that if you live oncampus, you will meet and connect with people from yourcourse faster and have more time to forge friendships andexplore the city together.”

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Omosede Okpiaru, Nigeria, LLM in Tax Law 2011-12Winner of the University of Lagos/CCLS Scholarship

“I completed my LLB at the Universityof Lagos in Nigeria, and since beingcalled to the bar, worked in both thebanking industry and the Lagos state

internal revenue service. I felt it was time to do a Mastersprogramme and decided to focus on taxation law. Since thebeginning of this session, I have been enrolled on the LLM atQueen Mary, University of London.

“My research showed that Queen Mary is one of only a fewuniversities that offers the LLM in taxation. This has been ahuge boost to my career objectives, offering me the chance to compare various tax regimes. I have taken courses in bothUK and EU tax laws; in my courses, I have discovered thedifferent theoretical underpinnings of tax regimes in majorcountries. Another advantage of studying here is its locationin central London, a major European commercial and politicalcentre. I must also point out, that as a visually impairedstudent, I have received tremendous assistance, both fromthe department and the international office.”

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Ana Georgina Alba Betancourt, Mexico,Current PhD Student

Alternative Dispute resolution forIntellectual Property Right disputes in Mexico and the UK

“After qualifying in Mexico and havingworked as a Law Clerk, I wanted to

pursue my postgraduate studies abroad, since my maininterest is in the international business law field. I heard aboutQueen Mary from one of my colleagues on the Master inBucerius Law School, Germany, and after doing someresearch I discovered that Queen Mary is one of the bestUniversities in the UK, especially in my fields of interest. Ihave now finished the second year of research in Arbitrationof Intellectual Property, thanks to the sponsorship of theMexican government. Queen Mary organised two intensiveweeks of research seminars at IALS which I found veryinteresting and helpful. Once a week we also attended aseminar at Queen Mary, which I considered very important,especially at a very early stage of the research, when youdon't really know how and where to start your research, oreven how to coordinate it with your supervisor. PhD life canbe very lonely, but with the activities that Queen Maryorganises, you have the chance to meet up with the otherPhD students, whom could be doing something related toyour research, which is great for exchanging ideas. I thinkthat interacting with fellow PhD students enriches your ownresearch and I'm very glad that at QM this is encouraged,together with the support of the supervisors.”

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Sarah Singer, UK, Current PhD Student

The Impact of Antiterrorist Measures on the Exclusion of Individuals fromRefugee Status in the UK

“I graduated from the LLB at QueenMary in 2008. After some travel, Idecided to continue my studies and

did the LLM at UCL, before starting the PhD at Queen Mary in 2010.

“I applied to do my PhD at Queen Mary because I reallyenjoyed my time here as an undergraduate. I think theteachers focus much more on the students han they might doat other universities, and are very approachable and down toearth. The Law Department as a whole is receptive to newideas and approaches. The postgraduate/ staff seminars andlectures give people at all stages oftheir research the chance toshare their work with others, and receive feedback. Studying ona research based course means you have much less guidanceon what you should be reading and how much work you shouldbe producing. You have to be very self motivated, and receptive to others’ comments and suggestions as to the direction yourwork is taking.

I have an amazing supervisor. She is always supportive, butcrucially, also gives me extensive critical feedback on mywork. She is always on hand to meet or answer any queries Ihave, and goes out of her way to let me know about research,lectures or any other opportunities that she thinks will be ofinterest.”

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Programmes available and useful information

• General LLM• LLM in Banking and Finance Law• LLM in Commercial and Corporate Law• LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution• LLM in Competition Law• LLM in Computer and Communications Law• LLM in Economic Regulation• LLM in European Law• LLM in Environmental Law• LLM in Human Rights Law• LLM in Insurance Law• LLM in Intellectual Property Law• LLM in International Business Law• LLM in Law and Development• LLM in Legal Theory and History• LLM in Media Law• LLM in Medical Law• LLM in Public International Law• LLM in Public Law• LLM in Tax Law

• LLM in Law and Economics*• MSc Law and Finance*

(*Taught jointly by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies and the School of Economics and Finance)

LLM in Paris (Taught at the University of London Institute in Paris, France)• LLM in Banking and Finance Law• LLM in International Business Law• LLM in International Dispute Resolution and Economic Law• LLM in Intellectual Property Law

• Postgraduate Diplomas in Law (General or Specialist)• Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution(Arbitration)

• Postgraduate Diploma in International Dispute Resolution(Mediation)

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• Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma International Financial Law • Semester in London Programme

• MSc in Management of Intellectual Property • Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law • Postgraduate Certificate in Trade Mark Law and Practice • EQE Training Programme on European Patent Law and Practice

Distance Learning• Certificate/Diploma/LLM in Computer and CommunicationsLaw (Distance Learning)

• Postgraduate Diploma in International CommercialArbitration (Distance Learning)

• Postgraduate Diploma in International Mediation (ADR)(Distance Learning)

Research• MA Research in Law• PhD Programme

Non award bearing schemes

Occasional Students – attendance only – confers CPD

• Visiting Research Students• Visiting Research Scholars

Tuition Fees:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees/

Scholarships, Bursaries and Studentships:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding

Further course details:www.law.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate

Queen Mary Accommodation information www.residences.qmul.ac.uk

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For further information contact:School of LawLincoln's Inn Fields CampusPostgraduate Law CentreCentre for Commercial Law Studies(CCLS)Queen Mary, University of London,67-69 Lincoln's Inn Fields,London WC2A 3JBTel: +44(0)20 7882 8100Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101email: ccls-reception@qmul.ac.ukwww.law.qmul.ac.uk

The information given in this brochure is correctat the time of going to press. The College reservesthe right to modify or cancel any statement in itand accepts no responsibility for theconsequences of any such changes.

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