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LL.M. in International Business Law facts

Tuition 6,900
Duration 9 months
Intakes September
Minimum TOEFL 90
Minimum IELTS 6.5

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Full-Time
- LL.M. in International Business Law
- Specialized Master in European Law

Full Profile

The Program

Students participating in a Mock Witness Examination exercise

The LL.M. in International Business Law is an English language full-time programme. It is a 60 ECTS credits (one year) post-graduate university programme, running from late September to June. Courses are divided into two semesters, with exams held in January and June. Students take 8 core courses (5 credits each), an optional module (5 credits) and write a thesis on a topic of the students' choice (15 credits).

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

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.

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

The programme is organized through the department of continuing education. It is officially recognized by the Communauté Française of the Kingdom of Belgium as a University Programme Level 7, without sanctioning an academic rank, meaning that under Belgian laws and regulations, the LL.M. does not qualify for access to the Belgian bar or to regulated legal professions. Students who wish to seek the academic recognition of the programme or transfer of credits for a PhD in their home institutions or countries are advised to seek information on such recognition before enrolling.

LL.M. candidates who successfully complete the programme are awarded a LL.M. in International Business Law, signed by the rector of the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). Most applicants to the LL.M. will already hold a degree giving access to the bar (in the UK, for example, this is a LLB while in Europe it is a Master).

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 ;
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The University

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, writing seminars and social activities.

The Law School

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.

The Faculty

Professor Pascal Hollander

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

Entry Requirements

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).

Application Procedure

Deadline for Applications: applications are accepted on two closing dates.

1 March: Applicants who require a visa to study in Belgium and/or are submitting a scholarship application must apply by 1 March. Other applicants are encouraged to submit the application by the 1 March deadline.

1 June: Applicants who do not require a visa to study in Belgium and are not applying for a scholarship may apply by 1 June.

After 1 June: please contact brussesllm@ulb.be to inquire as to whether spots are available.

Please see https://brusselsllm.com/ for a copy of our application form and relevant details. Applicants should send the application form and 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
Proof of English proficiency
Proof of professional experience, if available
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
Cambridge English Language Assessment: minimum grade C1 Advanced
primary degree or significant coursework at university level in English
other written evidence of English proficiency (subject to acceptance by the admission officer).

Tuition and Fees

EUR 6,900 per year.

Financial Aid

A limited number of scholarships are available. The scholarship application can be found on our website and must be submitted together with the application form by 1 March.

Location

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.

Accommodation

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

Programs at ULB (Brussels)

Full-Time

1. LL.M. in International Business Law

Language

English

Intakes

September

Duration

9 months

Tuition

6,900

https://www.brusselsllm.com/

2. Specialized Master in European Law

Language

French

Duration

12 months

Tuition

3,340

Features

English (with a majority of courses in French).

Tuition for non-European students, who must also pay a 200 Euro administrative fee.

https://www.iee-ulb.eu/en/learning/masters/specialized-master-european-law/

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