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 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 of 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 a 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
| Part-time LL.M. Programs | |
| Programs | • LL.M. International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law • LL.M. International Business Transactions and Technology Transfer • LL.M. International Litigation and Arbitration • LL.M. Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Law • LL.M. International Sports Law |
| Duration of the program | 2 years work-based |
| Lectures | work-based program (classes take part Friday in the afternoons and Saturday in the mornings) |
| Language of instruction | German (and English) |
| Full-time LL.M. Programs | |
| Programs | • LL.M. International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law • LL.M. International Sports Law |
| Duration of the program | 1 year (required time of attendance 8 months) |
| Lectures | Full-Time |
| Language of instruction | English |
This school offers programs in:
- English
- German
Last updated February 13, 2017
