Focusing on the aspects of trade within the European Union and beyond, the Masters programme in Transborder (International) Commercial Law prepares students for future success in international trade, arbitration, and contract law. In addition to covering trade policies within the European Union, this Masters programme also thoroughly examines the international conditions framing European Union trade and policy and company structures operating within.
Programmes
LL.M.
Transborder (International) Commercial Law
Degree
Master of Social Science in Law (LL.M.)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Credits
60 ECTS
Study form
Full time / Part time
Fee
5500 EUR
Accredited until
16 June 2027
Programme details
Programme structure
The one year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS of theoretical study including 30 ECTS devoted to a thesis. Following successful completion, students are awarded a Masters degree (LL.M) in Transborder (International) Commercial Law.
Executive-style schedules allow ambitious students and professionals to combine work and studies.
The programme is also offered on a part-time basis, with the duration of the part-time programme dependent on a schedule tailored to the student. Usually, the duration of the study is doubled. For example, if followed part-time, the one-year programme takes two years to complete.
Courses
Students have to complete six mandatory courses and two optional courses chosen either from the tracks of Law and Finance, Public International Law and Human Rights or European Union Law and Policy, and defend their master thesis at the end of the programme.
Foundation courses:
Legal English / Foundation Course (depending on Law background)
Legal Research
Mandatory courses:
Common Law
European Private International Law
Comparative Contract & Commercial Law
International Sales Law
The Foundations of Intellectual Property Law
International Arbitration 1&2
Admission criteria
Transborder Commercial Law (LL.M.) programme is available to individuals with bachelor degree or masters degree in law; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor or masters degree in law (at least 160 Latvian CP = 240 ECTS).
English language proficiency: IELTS 6+, TOEFL IBT 80+ or TOEFL paper based test 550+.
Admission rules for the Masters programmes are available here:
Key dates
ApplicationSpring 2025
