Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

Students participating in a Mock Witness Examination exercise

The full time 60 credit program runs from late September through June and is divided in two semesters with exams in January and late May/June.  Students take 8 core courses (5 credits each), an optional module (5 credits) and write a thesis (15 credits). 

The core curriculum includes courses on all of the key aspects of international business law: 

• International Company Law and Corporate Governance
• International Commercial Transactions
• International and European Competition Law
• International Tax Law and Regulatory Aspects of International Trade and Investment
• International Investment Law and Dispute Settlement
• International Litigation and Arbitration
• International Banking and Finance Law
• International Law of IP, IT and Data Protection

The optional module may be satisfied in one of three ways:  enrolling in a law faculty or select economics course; completing an internship or participating in a Moot Court Seminar and related moot court competition.
 
Successful students earn an LL.M. in International Business Law from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), which is recognized by the competent Belgian Academic Authorities (Communauté française) within the framework of the program of continuous education.
 
Fast Facts
 
2:1 student:faculty ratio
Truly global student body
Average class size 35 students
LL.M. core courses reserved exclusively for LL.M. students
Location in the heart of Brussels
Active teaching methods (moot court, witness examination exercise, mock investment arbitration, class presentations)
Assessment based on exams, projects and class participation
Faculty of both academics and active practitioners able to share practical insights and experience
Extra-curricular activities such as guest lectures, access to conferences on cutting legal issues and visits to the European Institutions which are headquartered in Brussels
A dedicated academic coordinator advises all LL.M. students
 

For more information contact: 
Pamela Meisel
Academic Coordinator and Program Administrator
LL.M. International Business Law
brusselsllm@ulb.ac.be
T : +32 (0)2 650 3874
 
http://www.brusselsllm.com ;
https://www.facebook.com/BrusselsLlmULB/?fref=ts ;
 

Campus

A leading university in Europe with over 25,000 students (1/3 of whom are international). Located in the heart of Brussels with access to a wealth of opportunities. ULB offers extraordinary extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, including lectures, workshops, internships, career events and social activities.

Solvay Building in which LL.M. classes meet

Students in the LL.M. in International Business Law benefit from small classes (average 35 students), low student teacher ratio and group camaraderie amongst the LL.M. students.  LL.M. core courses are reserved for LL.M. students.  Optional courses are selected from the broader law faculty offerings.

Courses are held on the main campus of the ULB, the Solbosch campus in the Solvay Building.

Professor Pascal Hollander

The LL.M. features an outstanding faculty of academics who also practice law and bring practical experience to the program.

The LL.M. is open to students from across the globe who hold a primary degree in law or who have gained experience in law at graduate level. Current students from around the world bring with them a wealth of diverse educational and professional experiences. The LL.M. seeks highly motivated students and independent learners ready to engage in small classroom discussions who wish to deepen their knowledge in International Business Law. The LL.M. also attracts students wishing to take full advantage of the extraordinary range of opportunities offered in Brussels, the capital of Europe (from internships to visits to the European Institutions to guest lectures from distinguished practitioners).

Admission Requirements:

The LL.M. is open to students who hold

• a primary law degree or
• a primary degree at university level in another subject with professional or other experience in law.

Candidates must establish English proficiency in one of the following ways:

• TOEFL test with a score of minimum 90,
• IELTS test with an overall score of minimum 6.5,
• primary degree or significant coursework at university level in English,
• other written evidence of English proficiency (subject to acceptance by the admission officer).

Please see https://brusselsllm.com/ for a copy of our application form and relevant details.  

EUR 4,900 per year.

A limited number of scholarships are available.  The scholarship application can be found on our website.

Visit to the European Commission

The ULB is located in Brussels at the heart of Europe.  The LL.M. in International Business Law program includes visits to the European Institutions in Brussels, provides access to conferences on cutting legal issues and organizes guest lectures by legal practitioners.  On a personal level, students are well-situated to explore Europe from a central location.

Students find their own housing though are referred to university partner housing and a housing assistance office.