International & European Business Law - LLM

Course Overview

In a global economy where companies of all sizes seek to expand beyond domestic borders, building an awareness of the legal environment in which these companies operate requires us to look beyond our national laws.



The LL.M. in International and European Business Law offers a comprehensive list of modules exploring the complex legal issues surrounding international business, commercial and financial services law. Academic staff engage in research-led teaching and the modules allow graduates to develop their knowledge and expertise throughout their studies..



This programme enables students to gain invaluable specialist knowledge from expert professors. Students will develop skills to critically analyse the interplay between law and social change in a variety of different contexts within international and business law and conduct effective and targeted research in case law, legislation and academic legal commentary in areas pertaining to international and business law.



Is This Course For Me?

The LL.M (International and European Business Law) is designed for graduates who wish to specialise in business law with a view to pursuing their research interests in this field. Students can study within fields such as Financial Services, Mergers and Acquisitions and Investment Regulation while also learning about Sustainable Finance and Business and Human Rights.



Course Content

The LL.M. International and European Business Law is delivered over one academic year. It seeks to promote critical analysis of, and reflection on, different aspects of national, European and international business law.



This programme is academically rigorous and requires students to have a high level of English language and legal English competency. It is expected that students will be able to effectively and proficiently participate in classroom discussions.

The International and European Business Law programme gives students the chance to study from a large range of modules designed to deepen their knowledge. Module topics may include Corporate and Governance, International economic And Trade Law, Legal Issues in Sustainable Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulation Of Investment funds and more.

Admission Requirements

• Applications are invited from well-qualified graduates who hold a very good Honours Bachelor degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary programme. Applications may also be considered from exceptional graduates in disciplines relevant to the LL.M degree they are applying for where: a substantial component of their undergraduate degree(s) is in Law; or applicants have significant professional experience in Law.



• The above is the starting point for applications and does not guarantee admission. Admission to Trinity's LL.M. programmes is at the absolute discretion of the School of Law, which will decide on admissions with regard to a range of academic criteria, including the quality of the individual application and the objectives of ensuring a diverse LL.M. class of the highest possible academic calibre.



This programme is academically rigorous and requires students to have a high level of English language and legal English competency. It is expected that students will be able to effectively and proficiently participate in classroom discussions.

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

1 year full-time

Next Intake: September 2025

Career Opportunities

This programme equips students with the expertise, skills and attributes which are valuable for graduates preparing to work in busy international commercial firms, legal practice or in the public and private financial sectors across the globe.