Student Experience at the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law
At the IISTL, we look to offer a superb experience to each of our students. Hear more from our LLM students, with our case studies below.
At the IISTL, we look to offer a superb experience to each of our students. Hear more from our LLM students, with our case studies below.
“Swansea University is considered as a top tier law school in maritime law. Its distinguished academics, its strong ties with the shipping industry and the wide variety of subjects provided to the students make it the best choice for someone who wants to acquire solid knowledge and understanding of maritime law. The job that is done here by the professors is of high level and I am glad with the choice I made!”
“The Shipping and Trade Law department at Swansea University is well known in the maritime scene. It was an obvious choice from the get go.
What sealed the deal was the way the University dealt with my application. I wasn't treated like a faceless application. All my queries were addressed in a personable manner. It was obvious that staff were warm and welcoming, they still are. It felt like coming home.“
“Why Swansea? High ranking, award winning, internationally recognised programme with high levels of alumni job placement and reputable lecturers that are leaders in their fields. But most of all... location. Swansea University is located between the beach and parks. As a nature lover, being surrounded by the calm that nature brings provides me with peace of mind whilst managing the workload to achieve success in my programme.”
“The reason why I chose to come to study at Swansea University is that the LLM in International Maritime Law is widely recognised by shipping stakeholders as the best one in Europe. I was advised by people working for law firms and P&I clubs, both in in the UK and in Europe, that currently Swansea University graduates in international maritime law are generally better regarded compared to graduates from other comparable British and European universities.”
“I decided to study the LLM in Maritime Law at Swansea University because of the modern and innovative approach to teaching. Swansea University is internationally recognised as a leading institution in the field of maritime law. Modules are practically orientated and are designed to prepare students for the real market after graduation.
Also, the Shipping and Trade Department provides many extracurricular activities such as seminars with guest lecturers and mooting opportunities where students can have insight into practice and develop their skills to apply the law to the facts. Furthermore, the department organises many conferences outside the University, in maritime organisations and law firms where students are provided with the opportunity to network with leaders in the field. It is undoubtedly the best match for my future career.”