Compare 16 LLMs in International Trade Law

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Start date: September 2017

Field dissertation: opportunity to undertake a field dissertation overseas

The aim of the new LLM International Commercial Law is to introduce you to the legal and normative concepts underpinning International Commercial Law as well as the challenges this area of law will face in the coming years. You'll also explore its interaction with other systems and fields of law.

One of the key aims of this programme is to provide you with the knowledge base and intellectual and practical skills necessary to develop a career in the area of international commercial law. As a student on the LLM International Commercial Law, you'll have the opportunity to pursue your own interests and have a large degree of flexibility to tailor your degree to your intended career path.... [-]

Growing in national and international importance, international trade law is one of the exports of the English common law system. The structure of international contracts is dominated by English common law principles. On this course, you'll develop your expertise in key areas impacting international trade and commercial law.

This popular course explores diverse areas of the subject including:

The latter is of particular importance since India and China joined the WTO.

The Master of Laws program is offered to those with a professional law qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent).

The Master of Laws is a postgraduate law qualification that provides maximum flexibility and choice with a wide range of specialist areas, meaning you can design your master’s degree to suit your area of interest and professional needs. Those looking to expand their knowledge in a particular area will benefit from investigating contemporary legal issues, from both international and local perspectives, while developing their legal research and writing skills.

You must complete 8 subjects:Compulsory Law Subject (1)... [-]

LLM in International Business & Trade LawPosition yourself for a successful international legal career with our LLM in International Business and Trade Law. Optimized to provide degree candidates with a solid foundation in the rules, regulations, and legal approaches underlying international business and trade law, our LLM program offers enhanced marketability by building on Chicago's legal, business, and trade resources.Our curriculum combines coursework, skills training, and research developed to meet the needs of a changing world and marketplace. Courses are taught by leading international and trade law practitioners and U.S. academics who have international practices and who know the cutting-edge issues involved in a trade, investment, and regulation.The LLM in International Business and Trade Law offers concentration certificates in two areas:... [-]

Coastal Law offers the only LL.M. degree in Logistics and Transportation in the U.S. Courses in either the 24-credit LL.M. program or the 12-credit Certificate Program include practical, “hands-on” instruction in the following areas: global risk compliance, contracting skills (both domestic and international), personnel matters and labor relations, international trade and business transactions, fines and penalties, transportation insurance, maritime law, and trucking, railroad, and aviation liability and litigation. The next start date for the Summer 2017 term is May 10, 2017.

To learn more about the importance of the logistics industry in the world market and how this program prepares students to enter and be successful in this industry, please visit Coastal Law’s Logistics and Transportation website.... [-]

The BU Law Executive LLM in International Business Law Program brings together a global network of accomplished professionals from a broad range of legal practices, industries, and businesses. The program’s unique blended learning format combines two-week residency sessions in Boston and/or Budapest with online instruction, offering a level of flexibility that’s ideal for busy practitioners who seek advanced expertise but cannot attend a traditional nine-month residential program. The program is designed to provide you with a variety of scheduling options, and its courses are available both through the Executive LLM degree as well as through two certificates.... [-]

EUCLID, an international intergovernmental organization with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an external (distance or online) degree program called the EUCLID LLM in International Law and Treaty Law (Master of Laws). As a public non-profit institution, EUCLID is able to offer affordable, low-tuition programs.

This online LLM in international law, representing 24 US credits (36-40 ECTS), is one of the world's only two LLM degree programs offered by an intergovernmental organization constituted under international law (the other one being offered by the European University Institute).

Partial scholarships are available ECOWAS residents and the permanent staff of intergovernmental organizations.... [-]

For 22 years the International Training Centre of the ILO, the University of Turin, the University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) in collaboration with other world-class universities has been offering a shortened version of this programme under the name “International Trade Law Post-Graduate Course”.In recognition of increasing demand for higher levels of specialization in the fields of contract law and international trade and overlapping with the decision to establish the Turin School of Development as a unique mechanism for delivery of joint UN-academic programmes, it was decided to expand and upgrade the programme’s learning contents to a Level 1 European Master as of the Academic Year 2010-2011. />This LL.M. Programme is now designed for more comprehensive coverage of the topics related to the globalisation of supply chains, the vast expansion in international and regional trade in goods and services as well as the accompanying technological developments like e-commerce and digital signatures which have all contributed to an increasing complexity in the legal framework governing contractual transactions in a technologically interconnected global market.... [-]

This course provides law graduates with the opportunity for advanced learning in key areas of international commercial law, including International Sale of Goods, International Intellectual Property Law, International Corporate Law and Governance, and Advanced Contract Law and Negotiation.

The programme is highly industry-focussed and culminates in the Industry Collaboration Project. You will choose one of four options to research a real industry problem and provide researched solutions, helping you put your learning into practice. You will be able to choose whether to pursue a traditional research dissertation based on a real-world business problem or a work-based project report based upon employment or placement experience.... [-]

This pathway enables you to understand the complex issues emerging in the area of international trade. In the modern world, it is vital to understand the principles and main tenets of international trade; such as tariffs and customs regulation, as well as understanding how it affects societies, regions, and the environment.

This pathway draws on our research strengths in the areas of international trade law, EU law, the law of comparative regional integration and transnational economic relations more widely. The principal focus is on the multilateral trading system and the law of the World Trade Organisation. Our modules will allow you to develop an in-depth specialization in key related areas, such as the environment, public procurement, or competition law.... [-]

The LLM in International Commercial Law is ideally suited to those students wishing to specialise in the international dimension of commercial law. You will have the opportunity to understand how businesses operate internationally and how states and the international system regulate the flow of trade and finance.

The past few decades have seen enormous growth in international commerce, increasing the importance and prominence of international commercial law.

This area of law provides a basis for international business transactions and the development of international markets. The increasing relevance of this pathway makes it an excellent choice for those seeking opportunities in the commercial world and understanding of the global challenges it faces.... [-]

The Europa-Institut at Saarland University offers a one year Master's program in European and International Law with six modules: Module 1: European Integration and Modules 2-6 with the study units European Economic Law, Foreign Trade and Investment, International Dispute Resolution, European and International Protection of Human Rights and IT Law (from Winter Semester 2019/2020 on, initially only in German).

Example: Specialization in Foreign Trade and Investment

The study unit deals with economic globalization especially in the areas of trade, investment, and capital transactions. Courses such as International Trade, Investment and Raw Materials Law and further selected parts of International Economic Law convey essential knowledge of the key material in International Economic Law. Special attention is given to the interplay between economics and law, a relationship that is becoming increasingly important in both international and European legal practice. Courses that delve more deeply into the subject matter include lectures based on the Foreign Trade Law of the European Union and its member states, substantive WTO Law (particularly focusing on the GATT, the GATS, and the TRIPS Agreement) and the harmonization of national trade laws. Certain courses are centered on legal areas that are becoming increasingly more important as a result of increased international trade (such as laws relating to financial supervision). In addition, courses on international economic and monetary policy as well as on international economic sanctions laws are offered.... [-]

Our LLM International Trade and Commercial Law course has been developed by subject experts and experienced legal professionals with many years of experience. It builds on your knowledge from the PG Cert and PG Dip programme modules and allows you to undertake a piece of original research by completing a 60-credit dissertation.

Law is a widely recognized and highly respected subject and the knowledge gained on our LLM International Trade and Commercial Law will open up many opportunities for you to develop your career a high-level career in an international law firm, multinational company or governmental organization.

As we are a 100% online university, we utilize a Virtual Learning Environment instead of a traditional campus. The system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials.... [-]

This LL.M. covers the legal aspects of international trade and commerce. It is exclusively focused on international commercial law. From the laws regarding the sale and distribution of goods or services to payment and security mechanisms, the rules on the carriage of goods, insurance law and intellectual property rights, the master in international trade law covers it all! Because of its encompassing character, this LL.M. provides you with a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of international trade.

As one of the leading international law LL.M. programs in the United States, the International Legal Studies Program (ILSP) offers a comprehensive education which incorporates a rich array of international law courses and seminars, experiential learning opportunities, and special events which promote interaction with international attorneys, diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers. Our distinguished faculty and administration have established strong ties to various international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations in the Washington metropolitan area and abroad.

While a specialization is not required, many of our students at the International Legal Studies Program choose to focus their studies on one of the eight areas of international law listed below.To earn a Specialization Certificate for the ILSP LLM degree, students must complete 12 credits of coursework within their specialization.... [-]