Even if they are not financial specialists, most lawyers are at least generally acquainted with financial law. Programs in this subject are often concerned with complex topics, such as the legislative framework of international bodies and government regulation of financial institutions.

An LLM or Master of Laws degree is an academic degree, often sought by students with undergraduate law degrees who are looking to educate themselves more thoroughly in one specific area of law study. LLM programs are research-oriented and typically last for one year.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.