Business Law/International Business Law – Master of Laws (LLM)

Reap the benefits of home study and flexible options by studying the Business Law or International Business Law Master of Laws (LLM) course

De Montfort University’s well-established distance learning programmes in Business Law or in International Business Law have been designed for professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds and organizations.There’s no need to interrupt your employment when enrolling in these flexible courses – take a look at just some of the benefits:

Analyse, interpret and apply the laws regulating your business Gain a competitive advantage in difficult market conditions - increase your skills at this crucial time Achieve a recognized UK university qualification while combining full-time employment with study Learn from key industry practitioners and academics and benefit directly from their insight and invaluable commentary Apply your learning and new skills to your work immediately and help further your career Fulfil up to 100% of your annual SRA CPD and can fulfill up to 100% of your Bar Standards Board CPD requirements Tailor the programme to your needs by studying your own unique combination of modules from this and other De Montfort LLM programmes. Study at a faster pace – follow the ‘accelerated route’ and complete the LLM in 15 months ... [-]

The LL.M. program offers a sound further education in the design of international contracts as well as the marketing of technology through license agreements. The course participants should be enabled to independently solve problems that arise in international treaty practice and technology transfer.

The first part of the specialization course focuses on the design of international contracts. The basics include international private law issues such as choice of law, CISG and alternative forms of dispute resolution. In addition, the course addresses the hedging performance from the customer's perspective, the assurance of payment entitlements and contract enforceability in different international contexts. An overview of the measures that enable companies of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations are also essential. The module Technology Transfer first explains how technology is protected by patent, copyright, design, trademark and know-how protection. In the second part of this module the focus is on the commercialization of technology through licensing agreements. The LL.M. International Business Transactions and Technology Transfer focuses on the aspects of Swiss, European, American, and International Law. The student should be able to solve the problems independently that arise in international contract practice and technology transfer.... [-]

For 20 years the LL.M. International Business Law has offered a unique and valuable experience to law graduates from around the world wishing to pursue an executive LL.M. program. With almost 200 years of experience, the Faculty of Law of the University of Zurich is known worldwide for the excellence of its faculty and its legal education programs. The school’s location, Zurich, is the economic capital and most vibrant city of Switzerland and is situated in the heart of Europe which allows students to easily discover other European countries and enjoy Switzerland’s spectacular environment.

Among the advantages that graduate students find at the University of Zurich are the opportunity to pursue a broad course of study, and the possibility to explore their areas of interest in the Specialization Courses. Students will benefit from our executive LL.M. program specially designed and developed for lawyers working in an international field.... [-]

The Online Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Business Law is the prime management qualification for lawyers and managers wishing to strengthen their legal knowledge; research indicates that the LL.M is a catalyst for individuals with strong career aspirations. The University of Cumbria now offers students the opportunity to complete an LL.M by blended learning, enabling them to study while continuing to work.

The LL.M qualification continues to be the gold standard for career development not only within the Legal sector, including those practicing law in commercial and business fields but also in the Business and Management field. It is often a vehicle for gaining promotion to middle and senior management, by demonstrating a broader capability and knowledge than in business alone. As global business law development continues to grow and evolve, this programme offers the opportunity to those who want to develop their careers to gain the qualification in just one year.... [-]