Full-Time LL.M. International Business Law

With the LL.M. program of study in International Business Law, the Faculty for the Study of Law at the University of Zurich offers a highly attractive graduate study program, based on the exchange of theoretical and practical knowledge and experience; taking into account the complex legal needs of the global economy, cross-border economic activities will serve as the focal point.

Based on many years of experience, an academic graduate program of the highest caliber is offered whereby our students can profit from our renowned teaching faculty, both academics and practicing lawyers. The international orientation of the program of study is further reflected in the international composition of our faculty, through the number of foreign students and through cooperation with well-known partners in the USA (New Orleans and New York).

Prof. Dr. Kellerhals

The full-time LL.M. International Business Law is taught in English and can be completed within 2 semesters.

The structure and content of the course is similar to the part-time program and is composed of a general part (spread over 2 semesters) and a specialization part (during the 2nd semester). A thesis is required to graduate the program.

The Basic Course lectures build the foundation for the subsequent specialization courses. After an introduction to the economic foundations of the international economy and important foreign areas of law, thematic emphasis is on European and international business (e.g., EU Common Market, Competition, WTO, Corporate, Tax and Criminal Business Law).

In the specialization, students can chose to study one of the following areas of specialization in greater depth:

• International Banking, Finance and Insurance Law
• International Sports Law

--> The specialization section can also be attended as a certificate (CAS) course.

The Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich bestows upon successful graduates of the program, in accordance with the chosen specialization course, the following titles:

• LL.M. UZH in International Business Law (with reference to the chosen specialization)

CHF 34 800.–

Included in tuition costs are the costs for course materials, examination fees as well as all intensive weekends and certain additional events. Not included are costs for excursions and special literature.

Application is made with the application form (www.LLM.uzh.ch).

• Course duration: 2 semesters on a full-time basis
• Presence time: 8 months of lectures
• Language: English
• Application & deadline: www.LLM.uzh.ch

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Studying in Zurich means living in Switzerland’s vibrant and exciting cultural capital, which is far more than a business and finance centre. Known as the “little big city”, Zurich offers all the benefits of city life and at the same time an attractive recreation area with its stunningly beautiful lake and nearby mountains.