LL.M. International Business Law

For 20 years the LL.M. International Business Law has offered a unique and valuable experience to law graduates from around the world wishing to pursue an executive LL.M. program. With almost 200 years of experience, the Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich is known worldwide for the excellence of its faculty and its legal education programs. The school’s location, Zurich, is the economic capital and most vibrant city of Switzerland and is situated in the heart of Europe which allows students to easily discover other European countries and enjoy Switzerland’s spectacular environment.

Among the advantages that graduate students find at the University of Zurich are the opportunity to pursue a broad course of study, and the possibility to explore their areas of interest in the Specialization Courses. Students will benefit from our executive LL.M. program specially designed and developed for lawyers working in an international field.

The program

The executive LL.M. programs of the University of Zurich are offered on a part-time (2-year program, work-based) and full-time base (1-year program, required the time of attendance 8 months). The part-time program is aimed at those who are working in Switzerland and are looking for a new challenge. To be admitted to the program you need to have sufficient command of the German language.

The full-time program is specially designed for foreign students who wish to complete a postgraduate course within a short time. At the same time, these students will benefit from Switzerland’s excellent reputation as well as its unique geographical and economic situation. Note that the lectures will be taught in English only.

The LL.M. Programs are comprised of a basic course and specialization courses. The basic course is composed of 12 modules that include mandatory and elective areas of study. The specialization courses are composed of two modules. The entire course of study is comprised of approximately 420 lectures.

In the part-time programs you can choose between the following specializations:

• LL.M. in International Banking and Finance Law
• LL.M. in International Business Transactions and Technology Transfer
• LL.M. in International Litigation and Arbitration
• LL.M. in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law
• LL.M. in International Sports Law

The full-time LL.M. programs provide two possibilities of specialization:

• LL.M. in International Banking and Finance Law
• LL.M. in International Sports Law

Option:
Students who do not seek a specialized LL.M. Title receive the general title “LL.M. International Economic and Business Law”.

Summary of key points

Application and Eligibility

The following requirements must be met for admission to the program of study: - Degree in Law at a Master’s level (exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis) - Professional experience - Good verbal and written knowledge of the teaching languages (German and English) Application form: www.LLM.uzh.ch Application deadline: Please check our website

Costs

CHF 32,800.– Included in tuition costs are the costs for course materials, examination fees as well as all intensive weekends and certain additional events. Not included are costs for excursions, additional literature, and living costs.

The Location

Switzerland has a great deal to offer: cultural diversity, multilingualism, stunning scenery and, of course, its people. There are now approximately 8.1 million people living in Switzerland, speaking four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. Despite the fact that Switzerland lacks natural resources and that the Swiss economy is highly dependent on exports, its economic situation has been very stable over the years; its GDP per inhabitant is higher than in most industrialized countries. The Swiss population, on the whole, enjoy a high level of living and Switzerland deserves its reputation of high-quality standards and services in all sectors (health, industry, public transport, education, etc.).

Student Life

Studying in Zurich means living in Switzerland's vibrant and exciting cultural capital, which is far more than a business and finance center. Known as the "little big city", Zurich offers all the benefits of city life and at the same time an attractive recreation area with its stunningly beautiful lake and nearby mountains.