Law and Finance

Degree

Master of Social Science in Law (LL.M.)

Duration

1 year

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS (1 year)

Study form

Full time / Part time

Fee

6500 EUR (1 year)

Accredited until

16 June 2027

The masters programme in Law and Finance equips both law and finance specialists with knowledge regarding the close and often intertwined relationship between the two disciplines. It facilitates understanding of the wide array of multidisciplinary issues at hand and delivers in-depth knowledge of the interrelation of the legal and economic aspects of firms and markets operating in the European Union and beyond.

The masters programme in Law and Finance can be undertaken as a one-year academic programme depending on prior qualifications.

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Programme details

Programme structure

The one year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS of theoretical study with an interaction between law and finance disciplines emphasised within each course track with 30 ECTS devoted to a thesis.

Following successful completion, students are awarded a Masters degree of Social Science in Law (LL.M.)

Courses

In the one year programme, students have to complete six mandatory courses and two optional course chosen from other masters streams, and defend their masters thesis.

In addition to the selected mandatory courses, all students have to complete a law foundation courses as well as a course in legal research.

Foundation courses:

Introductory course
Legal Research

Mandatory courses:

Micro & Macro Economics
Finance
Comparative Contract & Commercial Law
Monetary Policy
International Financial Management
Banking and Financial Market Law

Admission criteria

Law and Finance (LL.M) programme is available to individuals with bachelor or masters degree in law, economics, finance, management or related fields, obtained in at least four years long studies (160 KP = 240 ECTS) for 1 year programme; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor or masters’ degree in law, economics, finance, management or related fields.

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

Early Application deadline14 April 2025

Application deadline21 July 2025