LLM in International Commercial Law University of Groningen

Increasing globalization and regional integration create the need for good knowledge of international commercial law.

And this knowledge is especially important if you wish to enter a career in the field of international private law and when you are planning on becoming a lawyer working in internationally operating private firms or law firms.

This LLM program covers:

• Specialization in (international) commercial law, especially with regard to contracts and subjects of contracts.
• The solving of (commercial) disputes when needed.

The LLM International Commercial Law is registered under the LLM CROHO label International Commercial Law (60603).

Why study this program in Groningen?

This program has a focus on private law and international aspects of private (international) law. There is a possibility to write an article for publication within the program (usually linked to the writing of the Master's thesis).

Research

The faculty's research is carried out under the umbrella of the Groningen Centre for Law and Governance, in which all departments of the faculty are participating. Wherever possible teachers will use and involve this research in the courses that are being taught. Several staff in the International Commercial Law program are active as well with the Groningen Centre for Liability and Damage (GCAS).

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this program. Like all masters, this program is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Courses

• Comparative Property Law (6 EC)
• International Contracts Law (6 EC)
• Seminar Contracts Law (6 EC)
• Comparative Private International Law (6 EC)
• International Commercial Dispute Settlement Law (6 EC)
• Comparative Tort Law (6 EC)
• Master's thesis (18 EC)
• Cross-border Commercial Transactions (6 EC)

Curriculum

Students will have to participate in six compulsory courses and the compulsory seminar for this program. Like all masters, this program is also concluded by writing a Master's thesis, worth 18 ECTS.

Study abroad

• Study abroad is optional