LLM in International Civil and Commercial Law (Advanced LL.M.)

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Microsoft

Apple

The Boston Consulting Group

Pinterest

Tesla

Human Rights Watch

LEK Consulting

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,300 / year

Overall Cost

$35,800 / year

FAQs

• What are the admission requirements for this program?
  
  Applicants must hold a full law degree that gives access to legal practice in their home country or a degree with a substantial legal component. Professional experience in the legal field is considered an asset.
• What is the main focus of the program?
  
  The program focuses on cross-border private and commercial law, covering topics such as international contracts, arbitration, corporate law, and the conflict of laws. It equips students with legal expertise needed for international business and trade.
• What is the duration of the program?
  
  The Advanced LL.M. is a one-year full-time program, amounting to 60 ECTS credits.
• What is the Advanced LL.M. in International Civil and Commercial Law at Leiden University?
  
  The Advanced LL.M. in International Civil and Commercial Law is a specialized postgraduate program that provides in-depth understanding of international private law, commercial transactions, and dispute resolution in a global business context.
• How is the program structured?
  
  The program consists of core modules, electives, skills training sessions, and a thesis. Students take a series of intensive courses designed to develop practical and academic understanding of international civil and commercial law.