Li.M. in International Studies in Intellectual Property Law from University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) in partnership with ANC’s School of Po s t g r a d u a t e Educationoffers a series of Master of Laws internal degree courses which are taught entirely here by visiting UWL Faculty and by local Faculty. The LiM programmesare taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, small group sessions, practical experience and workshops. Two specialist modules are taught each week, over three hours of teaching time, and in addition, students will complete a 15,000 word Dissertation, which will be supported by a Research Methodology module taught weekly. The courses are for one year with lectures spread over two semesters of four months.

Applications are now being entertained for LiM international Business and Commerc i a l Lawprogramme as well as LiM in International Studies in Intellectual Property Law.

Each Li.M. offers appropriate experience for those looking for a career in the global economy within multinational corporations, investment banks, accounting firms, international law firms, international consultants, international fund management, employment agencies and Human Resources. The aim of the programmes is to produce students who have employment prospects within this range of international organisations and multinational corporations. Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and understanding of the legal regulations of international and national business and finance. Teaching methods will have an emphasis on developing the skills which are both generic and legal to apply principles to issues which will serve students in all aspects of their future careers.

The LLM in International Studies in Intellectual Property Law covers Copyright, Trade Mark and Patent Law with its European and international aspects, including legal questions associated with new technologies, multimedia and the internet. Two specialist modules will address the following aspects, namely a) Intellectual Property Law in the Digital Age This module addresses specific intellectual property issues related to the digital environment, including protection of computer software, privacy and digital rights management. The module will also enable students to locate, understand and evaluate these legal issues within an international context.

b) Commercial Intellectual Property Law This module provides students with an in- depth knowledge of major aspects of intellectual property, such as trademarks, copyrights and patents. Particular emphasis will be laid on the analysis of intellectual property issues relating to commercial transactions.

Besides the specialist modules referred to above, lectures will be conducted on the common modules with a focus on International Commercial Law; International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Law; and Research Methodology.

Persons with a law degree or who have been admitted to the Bar in a recognized jurisdiction will be eligible for admission. Exceptionally, persons with a good undergraduate degree of relevance to the area of study or equivalent professional qualification with appropriate law content and with relevant legal or commercial work experience will also be considered on a case by case basis. All taught modules will include a formative assessment, which will not count towards the final module mark. The two summative assessments will be one piece of coursework and an end of semester examination. ‘Summative’ means that the marks achieved will count towards the final module mark. The subject for the dissertation can be a comparative study or one with a focus on English Law or Sri Lankan law.

All the LLM programmes delivered with the Blackboard virtual learning environment, where students have access to weekly power point presentations, online assignment submission and e -library facilities provided by the University of West London. Students will also receive the core text books for each module.

Both with regard to content as well as delivery of the programmes, these Li. M. programmes offer a unique opportunity to acquire an internal Li.M. award from a leading British law school. This dual approach of exposure to British, European and international law and to corresponding Sri Lankan law adds a new dimension to postgraduate legal education available in Sri Lanka. The opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills through the exposure to an international Li. M. internal programme will undoubtedly enrich the contribution lawyers and related professional can offer to their clients and organizations. For more information on the Sep 2014 intake, payment options and student loan facility, please contact: mobile 0777449966, or email erandi@ ancedu.com or visit www.ancedu. com