LLM Advanced Studies in International Civil and Commercial Law
Leiden, Netherlands
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
EUR 20,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for all students: Full time: €20,900 Part time: €10,450
Key Summary
Introduction
What do you need to know when negotiating commercial contracts in an international setting? How do you secure the performance of those contracts? And how do you successfully navigate a company through an international arbitration? Learn about this and more from both an international, academic and a practical perspective.
What does this master's programme entail?
This post-graduate programme at Leiden Law School, one of the oldest European universities, prepares students for a future in international business. Professors from both Civil Law and Common Law jurisdictions, as well as many distinguished guest lecturers, demonstrate how to navigate the different levels of international, EU and national norms relevant for international commercial transactions. Theory is combined with experiences of practitioners with a strong emphasis on teaching you the lawyering skills crucial for this area of the law.
Reasons to choose International Civil and Commercial Law at Leiden University?
As a student of the advanced master’s International Civil and Commercial Law, you will benefit from:
- Comprehensive approach: This programme is truly all-inclusive in its quest to shed light on transnational, international and comparative aspects of law.
- Unique case studies: Many lecturers in the ICCL programme work in civil and commercial law practice and use their real-life cases to enhance your learning experience.
- Excellent reputation: Leiden Law School has developed its reputation for excellence by combining a high level of academic teaching with acclaimed and innovative research. Its tradition of quality attracts prestigious professors and professionals from around the world who teach you in a challenging and supportive atmosphere.
Is International Civil and Commercial Law the right programme for you?
Are you interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the intertwined layers of international, EU, UN and national laws which make up the complex area of international civil and commercial law? Then this is the programme for you.
This Advanced Master’s Programme is a good fit if you are a law graduate with an excellent academic record wishing to pursue a challenging LL.M. or a legal practitioner seeking to further specialise in various private and commercial law aspects of cross-border trading, contracting and competing.
You can either complete this programme in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student (only open to students from the EU/EEA).
Admissions
Curriculum
This programme aims to provide you with a strong understanding of the many levels of judicial connections between global, EU and national laws as they co-exist and interact with one another.
Programme outline
Although this programme’s focus is international, Civil and Commercial Law are multi-layered fields in that different levels of its practice are highly dependent upon each other. There are applicable rules of hard and soft law and relevant case law on the global, EU, regional and national levels. All of these levels are intertwined, which means that International Civil and Commercial Law demands a thorough knowledge of all levels in order to tackle domain-specific legal problems.
- International Contract Law
- International Property Law
- Private International Law
- International Insolvency Law
- International Commercial Law (Advanced)
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International Corporate Law
- Legal Profession and Ethics
- Thesis: International Civil and Commercial Law
You will also participate in a number of workshops that are taught by academic staff and practicing professionals.
For detailed information on the courses and curricula, see the Prospectus. Please note that this guide applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for next year may differ slightly.
Ideal Students
Is International Civil and Commercial Law the right programme for you?
Are you interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the intertwined layers of international, EU, UN and national laws which make up the complex area of international civil and commercial law? Then this could be the programme for you.
This Advanced Master’s Programme is a good fit if you are a law graduate with an excellent academic record wishing to pursue a challenging LL.M. or a legal practitioner seeking to further specialise in various private and commercial law aspects of cross-border trading, contracting and competing.
You can either complete this programme in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student (only open to students from the EU/EEA).
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the ICCL programme, you will be qualified for top positions in international legal practice.
Our graduates go on to work at organisations such as:
- private law firms
- multinational companies
- international courts
- governmental organisations
- research institutes
Many of our graduates also contribute to legal scholarship in international civil and commercial law by pursuing postgraduate or PhD research.