LLM International Commercial Law — Chicago, United States

Chicago thrives at the intersection of commerce, culture, and ambition. If you’re ready to elevate your legal expertise while staying rooted in the Windy City, the LLM International Commercial Law delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College empowers you to master the legal frameworks that power global trade and business.

Designed for determined professionals, this programme blends academic rigor with practical, real-world relevance. You’ll study from Chicago, United States, collaborate with an international cohort, and graduate with a British degree whose theory and frameworks can support careers across borders, industries, and time zones.

Award a British degree recognised internationally

Gain a respected British credential that speaks across jurisdictions. Your LLM reflects high academic standards and legal scholarship trusted around the world, opening doors from multinational corporations to international institutions and law firms operating across borders.

Because international commerce is borderless, a British degree is a powerful signal of quality and credibility. It tells employers you’ve been trained to think critically, analyze complex cross-border relationships, and communicate with precision in a global legal environment.

Complete 100% online in as little as undefined

Advance your career without pausing it. This programme is built for working professionals, enabling you to learn on your schedule and make immediate use of new insights in your day-to-day work—right from Chicago, United States.

Every module, reading, and assessment is available online, so you can keep your momentum even during busy seasons. Your studies move with you, adapting to your professional and personal commitments.

No required live attendance—learn on your time

Your life doesn’t run on a lecture timetable. With no requirement to be online at specific times and dates, you control when you engage with learning materials, contribute to discussions, and complete assessments.

This flexibility lets you align your study rhythm with peak productivity—early mornings, late evenings, or weekends—so you can progress consistently without compromising work or family responsibilities.

Study anywhere—even offline with our mobile app

From a quiet corner in the Loop to a flight out of O’Hare, your classroom is wherever you are. Our mobile app lets you download study materials and watch lectures offline, so travel, commutes, and moments in-between become opportunities for progress.

Whether you’re at home, on the L, or traveling for business, you can keep learning uninterrupted. Seamless access means continuous momentum toward your LLM, wherever life takes you.

Open-book assessments that mirror real legal work

Real legal practice is about research, reasoning, and well-supported arguments—not rote memorization. That’s why this programme uses open-book assessments instead of classical question/answer exams, emphasizing analysis and application.

You’ll practice synthesizing authorities, evaluating options, and formulating persuasive positions—skills that translate directly to drafting, negotiation, and advisory work in international commercial contexts.

Guidance from tutors with elite academic backgrounds

Learn from seasoned academics and practitioners who graduated from world-renowned institutions, including Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their perspectives bridge scholarship and practice.

Benefit from mentorship that challenges you to think more critically, write more precisely, and engage more confidently with complex cross-border legal issues.

A truly global classroom and alumni footprint

Join a vibrant community representing over 130 countries. Your peers bring diverse experiences from law firms, corporates, startups, NGOs, and public institutions—expanding your perspective and your professional network far beyond Chicago.

Our alumni can be found at international organisations like GoldmanSachs, Citigroup, Chevron, Verizon, JW Marriott, The ritz, Hilton, University of California Riverside, Abbot Laboratories, AbbVie, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible fees with up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments

Invest in your future with financial flexibility. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest‑free instalments, helping you align tuition with your cash flow while you study.

This approach supports professionals who want to upskill without disrupting their financial plans—especially valuable if you’re balancing career growth, family commitments, and other priorities in a dynamic city like Chicago.

How this LLM can accelerate your career in Chicago, United States

Chicago is a global center for finance, risk management, and trading—home to world-leading markets and firms that operate across borders. With expertise in international contracts, cross-border transactions, and commercial risk allocation, you can add value in roles touching derivatives, commodities, fintech, and corporate finance—areas where legal clarity and regulatory awareness are paramount.

As a logistics and supply-chain powerhouse with unparalleled air, rail, and port connectivity, Chicago anchors the movement of goods across North America and beyond. Knowledge of international sale of goods, transport, and compliance frameworks can position you for roles in procurement, contracts management, in-house legal, and compliance within manufacturers, distributors, and third-party logistics providers navigating multi-jurisdictional obligations.

Greater Chicago’s life sciences, healthcare, and technology ecosystems—from established leaders to high-growth innovators—depend on cross-border licensing, research collaborations, data sharing, and market expansion. Mastery of international commercial law supports impactful work in IP-driven agreements, data and privacy considerations, strategic partnerships, and scalable global operations—skills sought by corporates, startups, and counsel alike.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward a globally relevant legal credential—without leaving Chicago—start here. Request our course catalogue and discover how this online LLM can help you move your career forward.