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LL.M. in International Business Law
LL.M. in International Business Law
2024/2025
Direction: M. Pierre-Emmanuel AUDIT, M. Daniel COHEN, M. Malik LAAZOUZI, M. Guillaume LEYTE
LLM - Droit
Diplôme d’Université
9 months or 10 months
► Présentation
LL.M. International Business Law
Dubai - Mauritius - Paris - Singapore
Awarded by Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, France's 1st Law University, the LL.M. International Law program deals mainly with practical case studies and certain key subjects, with a pluridisciplinary focus.
Whether in Dubai, Paris, Mauritius or Singapore, all courses are taught in English, by Professors of Law from Paris Panthéon-Assas University and professionals acting in the legal field coming from France, Europe, Asia and Africa. All courses strongly focus on case-studies and deepening of key subjects in a transversal and pluridisciplinary perspective.
The LL.M. International Business Law includes a minimum of 200 hours of teaching and welcomes approximately 30 students or trainees over a period of one academic year.
The LL.M. International Business Law program focuses on practical case studies and key topics, with a multidisciplinary orientation. It prepares students and professionals for operations such as major acquisitions or market transactions, cross-border mergers, complex financing, restructurings, LBOs, financial engineering and industrial projects. These complex operations often lead to the search for innovative solutions. It is particularly relevant to study them and analyze the legal, financial and accounting issues they raise. Thus, contracts, guarantees, financing and international trade litigation, among other fundamental subjects, are examined from different angles.
Fees
- LL.M. Paris : 17,000 euros
- LL.M. Dubaï : 40,000 euros
- LL.M. Singapore : 19,500 euros
- 17,000 euros (early birds : full payment by April, 1st 2024)
- 16,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
- LL.M. Mauritius : 12,000 euros
- 10,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
► Objectifs
Our LL.M. International Business Law students gain an in-depth understanding of some of the most prominent and rapidly-changing fields of law, with the input of Professors coming from both Civil law and Common law systems. Our students can take advantage of a broad-based curriculum that includes international law, international contracts, intellectual property, international arbitration, international trade, international finance, environmental law, tax law and other fields.
► Admission
Bac +4
► Profil recommandé
Conditions for application
- Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent).
- A Master's degree in another field with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Fluent English must be attested by a recognized certificate such as IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Erasmus courses if no long-term education in English. As for the English certificates, candidates need a score of 7/9 for the IELTS, 90/120 for the TOEFL and 800/990 for the TOEIC.
Application
We accept only online applications on our website.
You will need to submit:
- A completed online application form
- Transcripts (in English or French) of your degrees or any otherrelevant qualification
- IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL language test
- 2 letters of reference.
- A personal statement.
Tuition Fees
- LL.M. Dubaï : 40,000 euros
- LL.M. Paris : 17,000 euros
- LL.M. Singapore : 19,500 euros
- Early birds tuition fees : 17,000 euros (full payment by April 1st)
- 16,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
- Early birds tuition fees : 17,000 euros (full payment by April 1st)
- LL.M. Mauritius : 12,000 euros
- 10,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
► Organisation de la formation
Academic Year :
Paris : October - June
Mauritius : November - August
Singapore : October- June
Dubaï : January-December
Possible exchange between Paris and Singapore campuses on four weeks, generally in May.
10 Mandatory Modules
COMPETITION LAW
Purpose and characteristics of competition law (excluding the law of unfair competition) at the international and European levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LAW
Principles governing environmental policy, international and European environmental law.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Various forms of companies and concentrations between firms; rules governing mergers and acquisitions in an international environment.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Resolving disputes through international arbitration (commercial, investment); the principles governing arbitration agreements, proceeding and awards.
INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
This course will focus on the international legal instruments which enable the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest.
INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS
Rules governing European and international capital markets.
INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
Legal and contractual scope and treatments applicable to international contracts.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING
Characteristics of banking law at international level.
INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW
Subsequent to the taxation and customs law course, this course considers the international aspects of taxation and provides an introduction to the key issues of this branch of international law.
STATES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
Main principles and rules of international trade law applicable to public contracts: BOT (Build-Operate Transfer Contracts): public-private international partnerships; litigation related to State contracts.
► Programme
Each module is composed of 10 hours of theoretical teachings and 10 hours of practical teachings.
All courses are delivered in English and take the form of seminars taught by professors from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, as well as practitioners from law firms and major companies.
An additional 10 hours for International Business Management and Finance is taught by INSEAD Professors on the following topics: Finance & Accounting, Microeconomics, and Marketing Strategy.
Assessment
Examinations will be held for each of the 10 mandatory modules. Some modules might require 2 exams: one regarding the theoretical lecture, and one regarding the practical part of the module.
The method of evaluation is determined by the respective professors/teachers with the approval of the dean.
The method of evaluation may be a written exam, class participation, project presentation, and/or homework assignment.
The format of the exam might vary from one module to another. Here are a few examples:
- Questions with multiple answers
- Individual work cases (essays) to be done at home
- Assignments or presentations to be prepared in groups
- Evaluation tests at the end of each seminar
Each subject is graded out of 20 and the pass mark is 10/20 for each module. The student is admitted if he/she has obtained at least a total of 100 points out of 200 and 60 ECTS credits will be awarded. Results will be communicated at the end of the course and will be followed by a graduation ceremony. There is no exam period, since the examinations are held during or at the end of a module.
Grading system
- Average grades from 10 to 12 (out of 20): Pass (Passable)
- Average grades from 13 to 14 Good (Assez Bien)
- Average grades from 15 to 16 Very Good (Bien)
- Average grades from 17 + Honors or Excellent (Très Bien)
► Poursuites d'études
Students are equipped with a diverse set of skills and knowledge of several legal systems.
Graduates from the LL.M International Business Law pursue a variety of careers, such as:
- Arbitration
- Bar school
- Business consulting
- Legal Counsel
- Legal department in major companies
► Contact
Recruitment teams
Dubaï Campus: Recrutement Dubaï
Maurice Campus: Recrutement Maurice
Paris Campus: Recrutement Paris
+33 1 41 44 56 83 / +33 1 41 44 58 83
Singapour Campus : Recrutement Singapour
► Plus d'informations
http://www.assas-universite.fr/en/courses/programs-taught-english/llm-international-business-law► Assas International
Our campuses
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► Alumni students
Gabriella GRISOLIA
Paris campus 2020-2021
“I chose this programmme because it offered a wide variety of modules all of which hold an important part within a business, it presents them from an international point of view allowing students from all over the world to benefit from the knowledge imparted by the teachers.
Lastly, as a Dominican lawyer focusing on corporate law and working with many international firms, graduating from the LLM has enabled me to comprehend the world of business law on an international plane and apply this new knowledge on the cases we see each day at the office.”
Belinda VACHER
Mauritius campus 2021-2022
“It is an amazing programme which covers both European and Mauritian Law with a lot of interaction with business practitioners. There have been several instances in which this LL.M. programme has been very fruitful in my professional career and in my day-to-day life. There is also a lot of flexibility, with a hybrid version of both online and physical courses.
Paris-Panthéon-Assas University is today considered as one of the best European Law School which is already actually a pledge of quality, prestige, and recognition.”
Georgia DIEDERICHSEN
Singapore campus 2018-2019
Now Senior Director / Legal Counsel
“I joined the program at a point in my career that I was becoming too specialized in areas like environmental law, corporate law and other ESG-related issues, and maybe neglecting the fact that there is much more out there. The LL.M. helped me update my knowledge of some things I had only seen during law school and gave me a good understanding of how the legal system works in the EU and in Singapore.The LL.M. was invaluable for me to find a job in Singapore and create roots here. From an overall perspective, I always say that the LL.M. opens many doors and fosters opportunities that, if you put some effort and use it well, can take you to anywhere you want.”
point of view allowing students from all over the world to benefit from the knowledge imparted by the teachers.
Lastly, as a Dominican lawyer focusing on corporate law and working with many international firms, graduating from the LLM has enabled me to comprehend the world of business law on an international plane and apply this new knowledge on the cases we see each day at the office.”
Presentation
LL.M. International Business Law
Dubai - Mauritius - Paris - Singapore
Awarded by Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, France's 1st Law University, the LL.M. International Law program deals mainly with practical case studies and certain key subjects, with a pluridisciplinary focus.
Whether in Dubai, Paris, Mauritius or Singapore, all courses are taught in English, by Professors of Law from Paris Panthéon-Assas University and professionals acting in the legal field coming from France, Europe, Asia and Africa. All courses strongly focus on case-studies and deepening of key subjects in a transversal and pluridisciplinary perspective.
The LL.M. International Business Law includes a minimum of 200 hours of teaching and welcomes approximately 30 students or trainees over a period of one academic year.
The LL.M. International Business Law program focuses on practical case studies and key topics, with a multidisciplinary orientation. It prepares students and professionals for operations such as major acquisitions or market transactions, cross-border mergers, complex financing, restructurings, LBOs, financial engineering and industrial projects. These complex operations often lead to the search for innovative solutions. It is particularly relevant to study them and analyze the legal, financial and accounting issues they raise. Thus, contracts, guarantees, financing and international trade litigation, among other fundamental subjects, are examined from different angles.
Fees
- LL.M. Paris : 17,000 euros
- LL.M. Dubaï : 40,000 euros
- LL.M. Singapore : 19,500 euros
- 17,000 euros (early birds : full payment by April, 1st 2024)
- 16,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
- LL.M. Mauritius : 12,000 euros
- 10,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
Objectives
Our LL.M. International Business Law students gain an in-depth understanding of some of the most prominent and rapidly-changing fields of law, with the input of Professors coming from both Civil law and Common law systems. Our students can take advantage of a broad-based curriculum that includes international law, international contracts, intellectual property, international arbitration, international trade, international finance, environmental law, tax law and other fields.
Complementary informations
Paris campus
The LL.M. is taught at the Assas Centre in Paris. The University offers numerous services and an exhaustive library database, which provides students with the most modern learning environment, a wide range of sports and a brand new Health and Fitness Centre. Paris-Pantheon-Assas University advocates diversity and cultivates a true synergy between research, instruction, and application. The university welcomes nearly 2,500 foreign students (14% of the total enrolment), as well as inviting over 200 guest lecturers every year. This vital opening to the world is assured by a continuous exposure to other cultures, philosophies, and diversified approaches to learning.
Learn more about the Paris campus
Mauritius campus
The LL.M. is taught on the Pierrefonds Campus, Uniciti Education Hub in Mauritius. Facilities will be provided for candidates wishing to pursue an internship in parallel with the LL.M.
For international students, the campus also provides assistance regarding visa procedures as well as accommodation.
Learn more about the Mauritius campus
Singapore campus
Assas International campus is hosted by INSEAD next to One North, an area dedicated to education, research, innovation and business industries.
Facilities: library, multiple amphitheatres, printshop, wide and green outdoor areas, gym, restaurant, bars, etc.
Learn more about the Singapore campus
Dubai Campus
Our Dubai Campus is hosted by the DIFC Academy. The Academy is thus located in the heart of the DIFC, a renowned business center home to over 24,000 professionals working across 2,200 companies. In addition, the bustling financial district is home to fine dining, renowned art galleries amidst breathtaking architecture.
With dedicated facilities located in the bustling DIFC Gate Village, the DIFC Academy puts world-class technology and audio-visual infrastructure in the hands of students, lecturers and professors. With a wide range of flexible teaching spaces, from large auditoriums to smaller seminar rooms, The Academy serves all types of learning methods, teaching scenarios and delivery methods.
Conditions for application
- Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent).
- A Master's degree in another field with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Fluent English must be attested by a recognized certificate such as IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Erasmus courses if no long-term education in English. As for the English certificates, candidates need a score of 7/9 for the IELTS, 90/120 for the TOEFL and 800/990 for the TOEIC.
Application
We accept only online applications on our website.
You will need to submit:
- A completed online application form
- Transcripts (in English or French) of your degrees or any otherrelevant qualification
- IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL language test
- 2 letters of reference.
- A personal statement.
Tuition Fees
- LL.M. Dubaï : 40,000 euros
- LL.M. Paris : 17,000 euros
- LL.M. Singapore : 19,500 euros
- Early birds tuition fees : 17,000 euros (full payment by April 1st)
- 16,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
- Early birds tuition fees : 17,000 euros (full payment by April 1st)
- LL.M. Mauritius : 12,000 euros
- 10,000 euros for French Bar School students (January intake)
Organisation of studies
Academic Year :
Paris : October - June
Mauritius : November - August
Singapore : October- June
Dubaï : January-December
Possible exchange between Paris and Singapore campuses on four weeks, generally in May.
10 Mandatory Modules
COMPETITION LAW
Purpose and characteristics of competition law (excluding the law of unfair competition) at the international and European levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LAW
Principles governing environmental policy, international and European environmental law.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Various forms of companies and concentrations between firms; rules governing mergers and acquisitions in an international environment.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Resolving disputes through international arbitration (commercial, investment); the principles governing arbitration agreements, proceeding and awards.
INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
This course will focus on the international legal instruments which enable the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest.
INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS
Rules governing European and international capital markets.
INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
Legal and contractual scope and treatments applicable to international contracts.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING
Characteristics of banking law at international level.
INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW
Subsequent to the taxation and customs law course, this course considers the international aspects of taxation and provides an introduction to the key issues of this branch of international law.
STATES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
Main principles and rules of international trade law applicable to public contracts: BOT (Build-Operate Transfer Contracts): public-private international partnerships; litigation related to State contracts.
Structure du diplôme
Each module is composed of 10 hours of theoretical teachings and 10 hours of practical teachings.
All courses are delivered in English and take the form of seminars taught by professors from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, as well as practitioners from law firms and major companies.
An additional 10 hours for International Business Management and Finance is taught by INSEAD Professors on the following topics: Finance & Accounting, Microeconomics, and Marketing Strategy.
Assessment
Examinations will be held for each of the 10 mandatory modules. Some modules might require 2 exams: one regarding the theoretical lecture, and one regarding the practical part of the module.
The method of evaluation is determined by the respective professors/teachers with the approval of the dean.
The method of evaluation may be a written exam, class participation, project presentation, and/or homework assignment.
The format of the exam might vary from one module to another. Here are a few examples:
- Questions with multiple answers
- Individual work cases (essays) to be done at home
- Assignments or presentations to be prepared in groups
- Evaluation tests at the end of each seminar
Each subject is graded out of 20 and the pass mark is 10/20 for each module. The student is admitted if he/she has obtained at least a total of 100 points out of 200 and 60 ECTS credits will be awarded. Results will be communicated at the end of the course and will be followed by a graduation ceremony. There is no exam period, since the examinations are held during or at the end of a module.
Grading system
- Average grades from 10 to 12 (out of 20): Pass (Passable)
- Average grades from 13 to 14 Good (Assez Bien)
- Average grades from 15 to 16 Very Good (Bien)
- Average grades from 17 + Honors or Excellent (Très Bien)
Further studies
Students are equipped with a diverse set of skills and knowledge of several legal systems.
Graduates from the LL.M International Business Law pursue a variety of careers, such as:
- Arbitration
- Bar school
- Business consulting
- Legal Counsel
- Legal department in major companies
Recruitment teams
Dubaï Campus: Recrutement Dubaï
Maurice Campus: Recrutement Maurice
Paris Campus: Recrutement Paris
+33 1 41 44 56 83 / +33 1 41 44 58 83
Singapour Campus : Recrutement Singapour
Assas International
Alumni students
Gabriella GRISOLIA
Paris campus 2020-2021
“I chose this programmme because it offered a wide variety of modules all of which hold an important part within a business, it presents them from an international point of view allowing students from all over the world to benefit from the knowledge imparted by the teachers.
Lastly, as a Dominican lawyer focusing on corporate law and working with many international firms, graduating from the LLM has enabled me to comprehend the world of business law on an international plane and apply this new knowledge on the cases we see each day at the office.”
Belinda VACHER
Mauritius campus 2021-2022
“It is an amazing programme which covers both European and Mauritian Law with a lot of interaction with business practitioners. There have been several instances in which this LL.M. programme has been very fruitful in my professional career and in my day-to-day life. There is also a lot of flexibility, with a hybrid version of both online and physical courses.
Paris-Panthéon-Assas University is today considered as one of the best European Law School which is already actually a pledge of quality, prestige, and recognition.”
Georgia DIEDERICHSEN
Singapore campus 2018-2019
Now Senior Director / Legal Counsel
“I joined the program at a point in my career that I was becoming too specialized in areas like environmental law, corporate law and other ESG-related issues, and maybe neglecting the fact that there is much more out there. The LL.M. helped me update my knowledge of some things I had only seen during law school and gave me a good understanding of how the legal system works in the EU and in Singapore.The LL.M. was invaluable for me to find a job in Singapore and create roots here. From an overall perspective, I always say that the LL.M. opens many doors and fosters opportunities that, if you put some effort and use it well, can take you to anywhere you want.”
point of view allowing students from all over the world to benefit from the knowledge imparted by the teachers.
Lastly, as a Dominican lawyer focusing on corporate law and working with many international firms, graduating from the LLM has enabled me to comprehend the world of business law on an international plane and apply this new knowledge on the cases we see each day at the office.”