LL.M. in International Business Law

Key Points

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The LL.M. in International Business Law offers students the opportunity to specialize in International Business Law in order to facilitate better career opportunities and/or lay the groundwork for a doctorate.

Graduates of this program will receive an internationally recognized internationally recognized postgraduate Master of Laws degree..
Students will gain a firm understanding of the key principles of key principles of international commercial law, including in areas such as EU competition law, international financial services law, international commercial arbitration and corporate governance.
Students will acquire highly transferable skillsattractive to a wide range of companies range of companies, including major corporations and international institutions.
A strong international focus gives students an international advantage advantage when in developing a career in today’s in today’s globalized legal landscape.
All of our teachers are experienced academics who are specialists in their particular field of international trade law.

Program structure

The LL.M. in International Business Law lasts one year. The student will complete six modules and a thesis. In the first semester, the student will complete three compulsory subjects and in the second semester, the student will choose three commercial electives.

SEMESTER 1

Public international law
Advanced legal research and writing
International Commercial Law

SEMESTER 2

Three electives to choose from:

International commercial arbitration
International Tax Law
International Financial Services Act
EU competition law and internal market law
International Intellectual Property Law
Corporate Governance
International privacy and data protection law

SEMESTER 3

Dissertation

Career progression

Through the LL.M. in International Business Law, you will have gained valuable professional experience, you will have built a solid foundation of critical analysis and presentation skills, and you will have covered a wide range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates, which include:

Promotion for those already practicing law
Internal legal functions with national or international companies
Legal counsel within a national or international business entity
Legal researcher in the area of international trade law.
Doctoral study for an academic career

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law or a related discipline (which has a 50% legal component in the degree) or equivalent or relevant work experience abroad.
In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
English level IELTS 7.0 or higher (or internationally recognised equivalent).