International Economic Law (LL.M.)

• Degrees awarded: Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Leuphana University of Lüneburg and University of Glasgow or University of the West Indies
• Application deadline: EU degrees: 1 June / Non-EU degrees: 1 May
• Highlights: A double LLM degree; in-depth knowledge of international economic law; integration of public and private economic law; specialization during the second year at the University of Glasgow or University of West Indies in Barbados; international networks and experiences
• Is aimed at: Graduates of Law
• Type of programme: Thematic relevance
• Start date: Every winter term, October
• Extent: 120 CP according to ECTS
• Duration: 4 semesters
• Language: English
• Location: Lüneburg and Glasgow or Bridgetown
• Semester contribution: ca. 390 EUR per semester at Leuphana University of Lüneburg
• Fees: The fee for the second year of study at the University of Glasgow is a total of ca. 16,500 GBP*, at the University of the West Indies a total of 10,000 USD*

*subject to change

Integrating public and private economic law, the programme brings together two areas of law that are often covered independently in legal literature as well as in teaching. This division will be overcome within the framework of this programme to provide students with a holistic approach on international economic law that characterises this area of law in practice.

The programme aims to deliver a broad, scientific and profound engagement with the players and structures of international economic law (first study year in Lüneburg) and, as well as to facilitate an additional specialisation in one of the core subjects of international economic law such as Corporate & Financial Law, International Commercial Law, International Competition Law or Intellectual Property Law (second study year in Glasgow/Scotland or Bridgetown/Barbados). The blend of compulsory modules and electives therefore constitutes a unique feature of the programme enabling students to aquire

• in-depth knowledge in the various fields of international economic law
  basic command of the functions of international markets and relations
• the ability to analyse the opportunities and limits of global relationships and international regulations concerning international economic aspects
• ideal preparation for the application of economic issues within the global framework.

On successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Economic Law from Leuphana University of Lüneburg and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Glasgow, or a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of the West Indies, depending on which location students choose for their second study year.

Here you can finde further information on the course content of the Masters programme International Economic Law.

The study programme will be completed in Lüneburg, where students will spend their first year (October to August) and the second year either in Glasgow or Barbados (September to August).

In Lüneburg, a total of six compulsory modules have to be completed. Each of the following compulsory modules bear 10 credits: International Law, International Economic Law, European Law, European Economic Law, International Private Law and European Private Law.

In Glasgow/Scotland, students have the opportunity to choose one pathway specialisation out of seven: Corporate & Financial Law, Intellectual Property & the Digital Economy, International Commercial Law, International Competition Law & Policy, International Economic Law, International Law, or International Law & Security.

In Bridgetown/Barbados, students have the opportunity to choose online courses from a wide range of modules in the field of Corporate & Commercial Law and Public Law such as corporate law, financial law, intellectual property law and transnational commercial transactions law. All classes at the University of West Indies take place online.

Based on the consolidated knowledge gained in the first study year and the specialisation in one of the core subjects of international economic law in the second study year, students complete their studies at the end of the programme by writing their Masters dissertation.

Due to the international context of the subject matter all modules of the study programme in Lüneburg , Glasgow and Barbados are only offered in English. In addition to the professional qualifications, the close partnership between the universities ensures the acquisition of language and cultural skills, which are of great significance to the practise of international economic law.

Leuphana University

University of Glasgow

University of the West Indies

The following link provides access to documents which set out the general conditions for examinations, an overview of the curriculum, as well as detailed and legally binding regulations.

General Assessment Regulations and the Subject-Specific Schedules

Leuphana University of Lüneburg is a young and dynamic public university renowned for its innovativeness and unique university model within the German academic landscape. Based on a comprehensive and holistic education philosophy it considers itself a humanist and sustainable university. Although Emperor Friedrich III already granted permission for founding a Higher School for Law in Lüneburg in 1473, it took over 500 years to open the Leuphana Law School, which was only established in 2013.

Leuphana Law School is the first Law School in a German public research institution that offers interdisciplinary study programmes mainly conducted in English. It brings together all Leuphana-based legal scholars to deliver teaching and supervision leading to undergraduate and graduate degrees. Combining law and business issues through a special inter-disciplinary approach, research and teaching at Leuphana Law School is both innovative and internationally focused.

The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and is ranked in the top 100 of the world's universities (QS World University Rankings). It is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading British universities and is considered a research powerhouse. Law has been taught at the University of Glasgow since the 15th century and today the School of Law is top-rated in Scotland and in the UK.

Drawing on the expertise of its international staff, the School of Law promotes academically rigorous research that contributes to the theoretical and practical advancement of the discipline. Its postgraduate programmes offer a broad range of specialised courses in core fields of law, including International Law, International Competition Law, International Commercial Law, Corporate and Financial Law. Every year, they bring students from all over the world to Glasgow for a unique professional and personal experience.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is the largest and most longstanding, higher education provider in the English-speaking Caribbean with main campuses in Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. UWI is an international university with faculty and students from over 40 countries and collaborative links with over 100 universities around the world. The UWI Alumni network includes one Nobel Laureate, dozens of Rhodes Scholars and more than 18 current and former Caribbean Prime Ministers and Heads of State.

The Faculty of Law was established in 1970 with headquarters at the Cave Hill Campus in Barbados. The faculty is well equipped to provide legal postgraduate education in the field of Corporate and Commercial Law and Public Law with modern day technologies accompanying well qualified expert staff, with both academic and practical expertise. The concentration in commercial law and corporate law has been designed to meet the needs of students interested in an advanced legal studies programme focused on corporate law, financial law, intellectual property law and transnational commercial transactions law.

Students will be prepared specifically for management positions in multinational companies, as well as advisory positions in both the public and private sector. This will be achieved by means of a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the international economic law and its embedding in national law, in combination with a focus on a core area of international economic law and the acquisition of interdisciplinary skills, particularly in language and intercultural competences. The different opportunities for specialisation thus allow emphasis on various professional fields as well as for professional careers in academic contexts in research, teaching and administration.

As a student in our programme, you have the opportunity to start your doctorate early via the Doctoral Track. Thus, you to become part of the scientific community of our doctoral research groups at an early stage, giving you the unique opportunity to combine your Master's and doctoral studies and, with your doctorate in sight, to obtain your Master's degree en-route.

You can find all information about the admission and requirements, the application and the selection procedure on our "Admission and Requirements" page.

The study programme matches your interests? Then you will find further information for prospective international students on residence and social matters, such as visa, residence permit, health insurance or finding accommodation, on the following pages. Please note that the information for incoming exchange students and international degree-seeking students differs slightly.

Information for incoming exchange students

Information for international degree-seeking students