LLM in Business Law

General

Test Preparation

Discover various courses to make sure you are best prepared for your tests, to get the top grades you are able to.

Student Tests

Discover student tests for higher education admissions.

Introduction

Introduction The LL.M in Business Law of the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences at Saint-Joseph University is a one-year postgraduate degree (with a possibility to extend the program over 2 years in some instances). It aims at providing a solid academic background to students and legal professionals, fluent in both French and English, who specialize in the field of business law and wish to enhance their skills and career in law firms, banks or major companies in the Arab countries and abroad. The program is designed to familiarize the candidates with the rules and practices of business law in both domestic and international relations, and to adapt to various legal systems. The program provides dynamic and comprehensive training for the practice of Business Law. The courses are in the form of interactive seminars, with a combination of theoretical contents and practical case studies. They also aim at providing the skills and techniques required when drafting and negotiating legal documents. Conditions of Admission The LL.M. is open to students who hold (i) a Law Degree or a diploma considered equivalent thereto (ii) a primary degree at University level in another subject with professional or other experience in law. The candidates are selected on the basis of their university file and/or their professional experience as well as, where necessary, upon an interview with the selection board. Fluency in both English and French is a must to all applicants. All applications must be submitted to the Faculty of Law between July 15 and July 30 or, between September 1st and September 15. For any information, please call : +9611 421 425/ 9611 421 423. Program General structure The program includes 4 fundamental courses and a six-week internship. The LL.M. is structured on the European credit system. The courses totalize 50 credits. The remaining 10 credits are earned by writing the training report. The courses covered the main areas of international business law. Students will benefit from small classes, close relations with the teaching staff and group camaraderie amongst the LL.M. students. LLM Courses Contracts Law (16 ECTS) Objectives: Master the process of contract negotiation and drafting. Getting familiarized with the contracts’ structure used in business law. Contents: Contractual techniques Contract negotiation techniques Contract drafting techniques Financing projects and public-private partnerships (PPP) Fiduciary Contracts Oil and gas contracts Consumer contract Intellectual property Contract Banking and financial markets (15 ECTS) Objectives: Understand the financial needs of companies and the methods used to fulfill these needs, while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Assess the legal risks of financial arrangements and transactions undertaken by companies. Understand the principles of Islamic finance and the financial structures used in the GCC countries. Contents: Banking LawCorporate finance techniques*Factoring*Leasing*Syndicated loans Islamic FinancePrinciples of the Islamic FinanceContracts of the Islamic Finance Financial Markets Law*Introduction to the Financial markets Law*Financial markets contracts Corporate Law (9 ECTS) Objectives: Familiarize candidates with key issues in corporate law, merger and acquisition transactions, and companies legal structuring through the use of holding and offshore companies. Contents: Mergers and acquisitions Shareholders agreements Holdings and offshore companies Corporate taxation Corporate criminal Law Alternative Dispute Resolution (10 ECTS) Objectives: Advising and assisting in conflict resolution. Optimizing the conflict resolution by choosing the appropriate procedure. Contents: Arbitration Conciliation Mediation Settlement Training (10 ECTS) Candidates must follow a six-week internship under the supervision of professionals and submit a training report.

Featured

LLM in Business Law

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Beirut, Lebanon

Student Loans

Discover various options for student loans and financing to help you support your studies.

Student Housing

Discover various options for student accommodation all over the world.

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Saint-Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) is a private Lebanese university that was established in 1875. The university and its degrees are officially recognized by the Lebanese state, in accordance wit ... Read More

Beirut

View School Profile

Keystone Scholarship

Discover the options our scholarship can give you.

General Information

Can you send me more information about this program?

Program Dates

When is the application deadline for this program?

What is the start date for this program?

Tuition & Fees

How much does this program cost?

Can I pay for this program in installments?

Program Type & Duration

Is this program available online?

What is the duration of this program?

Is this program offered part-time or full-time?

Study Place

Where is this school located?

Where is the campus located?

Funding

What other funding options do you have for this program?

How to Apply

What documents are required to apply to this program?

What is the admission process for this program?

Language

In what language is this program taught?

LLM in Business Law

General

Test Preparation

Student Tests

Student Loans

Student Housing

About the School

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Keystone Scholarship

Ask a Question

General Information

Program Dates

Tuition & Fees

Program Type & Duration

Study Place

Funding

How to Apply

Language

Other