Best Law Degrees in Economic Law Studies in Singapore 2017/2018. The rise of Asian economies has fuelled demand for legal services in the region, especially in terms of structuring cross-border deals as well as dealing with transnational disputes. The aim of this LLM programme is to expose students to a broad range of legal issues in Asia are likely to encounter so that they will be better prepared to advise on cross-border matters in the region. Areas of study LLM courses are taught by a team of distinguished faculty members in SMU’s characteristic seminar-style and conducted exclusively for LLM students in small-size classes. A holistic approach to assessment is adopted – this includes class participation, research papers, group presentations and the final examination (which typically accounts for no more than 50% of the overall grade). Students can expect to immerse themselves in rigorous legal research and intellectual discourse, whilst, at the same time, forge close personal relationships with their peers and instructors. List of Prescribed Courses Law of Mergers and Acquisitions International Business Law: An Asian Perspective Trusts and Wealth Management in Singapore and Hong Kong Financial Regulation in Singapore, Hong Kong and Greater China Foreign Investment Law in Asia Beyond the Law: Regulatory Mechanisms in Cross-border Issues in the Asian Context List of Electives* Choose 2 from: Chinese Contract Law Business Defamation: Asian and Comparative Perspectives Islamic Law and Finance in Asia Intellectual Property Law and Policy: International and Asian Perspectives Commercial Conflict of Laws Asian and Global Trends... [-]

The LLM in Law & Tax Management seeks to offer students global knowledge of the relationships between companies and their legal environment, together with an in-depth understanding of the practice of business law in international law firms and corporate legal departments. Drawn upon the collective expertise of LegalEdhec Research Centre, the programme offers a practice-oriented and original curriculum designed for students aiming to work at business lawyers, in-house counsels or compliance officers. "The LLM in Law & Tax Management is another example of EDHEC Business School’s distinctive competency in the field of both law and tax. It is designed to bring together our curriculum experience and our research activity. Our aim is also to bridge knowledge and practice in the field of business law.” Christophe Collard, Professor of Law “It is an original programme that brings to our students not only the technical knowledge and skills in the field of business law and tax, but we also put special emphasis on the link between these skills and the managerial and strategic objectives of companies. Therefore, our ambition is to contribute to the education of lawyers as modern business partners.” Christophe Roquilly, Professor of Law and Director of LegalEdhec Research Centre Learning outcomes Assess, analyse and implement technical matters in a broad range of legal areas Handle complex legal issues Master strategic thinking in managing legal risk & compliance Create value by using the law [-]