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 a certificate of 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.

The LL.M. in International Business Law is a 60 credit post-graduate programme of the Université libre de Bruxelles which is the equivalent to a Master of Laws (Magister Legum).

The programme awards 60 ECTS (European Credit System). Please note that the extent to which these credits are recognised in the home institutions of participants can vary and it is recommended that participants seek information on this before applying to the programme if they want these credits to be recognised at their home institution or in their home countries.

 
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: 

Academic Coordinator and Program Administrator
LL.M. International Business Law
brusselsllm@ulb.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 who hold a “primary” law degree (students are required to have a level of education sufficient to access the relevant bar in the country in which they have studied.  In most countries this will be a masters (i.e. Belgium) but in some it may be a bachelor (i.e. UK)).    As the LL.M. is a post-graduate programme students are expected to have taken university level course(s) on the basic aspects of business law, including company law.

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).

Please see https://brusselsllm.com/ for a copy of our application form and relevant details.  Applicants should send the following documents to brusselsllm@ulb.be:

• LL.M. Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae in English
• Certified copy and translation in English or French of all University level degrees
• Academic transcript containing a list of all courses followed and results obtained at University level
• TOELFT or IELTS Test result
• Other proof of English proficiency 
• Proof of professional experience
• Two letters of recommendation
• A short statement of reasons for applying to this programme

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).

EUR 5,900 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.