LLM Modules in Public Procurement

It is possible to study Public Procurement Law as part of the LL.M. in International Commercial Law degree and also the LL.M. in International Law degree. Students under these programme study 8 half module options (or equivalent, e.g. 4 full options) and then complete a dissertation.

Students can take 2 half modules devoted to Public Procurement (Public Procurement Law and Public Procurement in EC and International Trade Law) and can also write their dissertation on this subject. For the other 6 half modules they can choose from a wide range of modules many of which are related to Public Procurement.

Further information on the LL.M. course.

LL.M. Modules related to Public Procurement include:

• Public Procurement Law

This module looks at the regulation of procurement to achieve goals such as value for money and probity. The focus is on the UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Works and Services and on UNCITRAL’s model provisions and guidance on privately financed infrastructure projects. This module also looks at procurement under the World Bank system. This module normally runs from early October to mid-December.

• Public Procurement in EC and International Trade Law

This module looks at the regulation of procurement to open up international procurement markets to free trade. The focus is on the procurement regime of the European Union and on the World Trade Organisation’s Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

• The World Trading System

• European International Relations Law

• European Community Competition Law

• International Sale of Goods