Prepare for a global legal career with an LLM designed for the realities of international economic and commercial practice. The programme offers a unique, Global South-facing blend of rigorous theoretical and doctrinal training grounded in transnational, comparative and socio-legal perspectives, with a distinctive focus on legal developments in the Global South. Students engage critically with how law regulates global markets, corporate power and cross-border economic activity, examining investment, trade, finance and dispute resolution through the lens of legal development, regulatory space and accountability. The programme places particular emphasis on international arbitration and transnational dispute settlement, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical, skills-based learning. Interdisciplinary in outlook and professionally oriented, the LLM equips students to navigate plural and hybrid legal orders shaping global commerce, technology and finance. With its Global South perspective, critical engagement and real-world relevance, the programme provides a strong foundation for careers in international legal practice, policy, advocacy and research. SOAS is ranked top 20 in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 11th for Academic Reputation in Law (QS World University Rankings 2026). We are ranked 6th in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide Subject League Tables 2026).