Duke Law to Introduce Law and Entrepreneurship LL.M. Program

Regulators, airlines, airports and manufacturers are all grappling with a range of complex legal and regulatory challenges. That means the demand for qualified legal expertise in the aviation sector is booming. Only a handful of law schools offer an LL.M. in Space Law. But many more offer courses in related fields such as Aerospace Law and Satellite Communication Law.

Many of the world’s leading law schools now offer programming in entrepreneurship, whether full LL.M. degrees or shorter certificate programs for those who already have a legal masters degree. Other institutions run courses in related fields, such as commercial law or intellectual property. And some law schools run start-up incubators, a good place to launch a fledgling company.

Competition law, also often known as antitrust law, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding market competitiveness by preventing the emergence of monopolies or cartels. Iconic legal showdowns such as the protracted antitrust battles between Microsoft and the US government, along with the ongoing legal entanglements confronting massive tech players like Google on the global stage, underscore the intricate challenges companies encounter as they navigate growth trajectories. Given the nuanced intersection of economics and competition, individuals pursuing LL.M. degrees in Competition Law delve into a diverse array of subjects, ranging from economic analysis to intellectual property rights. Graduates of LL.M. programs in Competition Law emerge equipped to provide invaluable expertise across various domains. They are poised to offer counsel in intellectual property and business law, serve within governmental and international regulatory entities, and assume roles as specialized consultants for corporations, legal firms, and governmental bodies. The multidisciplinary nature of Competition Law LL.M. programs not only fosters a deep understanding of legal frameworks but also cultivates critical thinking skills essential for addressing complex market dynamics.  

Law schools are looking to smash the glass ceiling. Most of the highest-ranked institutions have achieved gender parity or are close to, while many have exceeded that threshold. But the highest proportion of women tend to be found at lower-tier schools, and especially public institutions.