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Master in Commercial Law

Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LL.M.)

Company law, labour law: shareholders’ rights, workers’ rights. What’s the impact of EU law? What happens in the boardroom?

Cross-border voting, international mergers, freedom of establishment, redundancies, the legal aspects of shipping and the transportation of goods.

Get the facts on intellectual-property rights, commercial transactions and transport law. Learn how costs and risks are allocated, and about the key role of documents of title such as bills of lading and letters of credit.

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Why study a Master in Commercial Law in Rotterdam?

Why a Master in Commercial Law?

You will immerse yourself in commercial legal practice, with a strong focus on the internal structure and legal order of the corporation and on the commercial relations between businesses engaged in international trade. The programme is aimed at establishing for each subject the relevant standards in the international arena based on uniform law, standard contracts and comparative law. In a word, it offers an excellent preparation for a career in thecommercial and legal practice.

Career opportunities Master in Commercial Law

Career opportunities Master in Commercial Law

Your future may lie in a professional career as an attorney admitted to the bar, as a magistrate of the court, or as a government official drafting legislation, but perhaps you will prefer to enter into the business world as counsel for banks, insurance companies or brokers, trading or shipping companies.

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Education objectives Master in Commercial Law

Education objectives Master in Commercial Law

You'll be second to none in the following:

  • The rules under Dutch law and international treaties and regulations on trade and business
  • The juridical structure of businesses
  • Legal research and making written records

 

Curriculum Master in Commercial Law

Curriculum Master in Commercial Law

Subjects in the fields of:

  • Company and Labour Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • EC directives


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Mode of education Master in Commercial Law

Mode of education Master in Commercial Law

Lectures, seminars, essays/papers, coursework, thesis.  By creating an interactive learning environment, especially during the seminars, students are required to actively participate in class discussions and use creative thinking.

Target audience Master in Commercial Law

Target audience Master in Commercial Law

Those interested in the legal aspects of international business or shipping and transportation – with a special focus on EU law – should sign up for Commercial Law. Does the complex interaction of corporate, commercial, national, supranational and private laws excite you? Does Rotterdam thrill you as an object of study? Do you see yourself operating in a legal business environment? Then this is your Master programme.

Admission criteria Master in Commercial Law

Admission criteria Master in Commercial Law

Bachelor Degree of Law, TOEFL 90/IELTS 6.5, cv, motivational essay, letters of recommendation.


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Application Master in Commercial Law

Application Master in Commercial Law

Applying is very easy. You can either use the online application forms or download our application forms. We do not charge an application fee.

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Specialisation Master in Commercial Law

Please see below for information about the specialisation within this Master programme. Whether a specialisation is offered full-time or part-time, is indicated accordingly.

Master specialisation

Full-time

Part-time

Commercial and Company Law

Full-time

n/a

Maritime & Transport Law

Full-time

n/a

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