Law and Finance – 2 years

Degree

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

Duration

2 years

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Study form

Full time / Part time

Fee

5000 EUR per year

Accredited until

16 June 2027

The aim of the LL.M. programme “Law and Finance” is to provide an in-depth understanding of significant developments in the field of law and finance in the European Union Member States and beyond by providing students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the interplay between law and finance at local and international level, to prepare highly qualified professionals who understand how law interacts with finance and how the latter may impact existing regulatory frameworks.

The programme prepares highly qualified professionals in this cross-cutting field who are able to work in law firms, public administration, international organisations, NGOs, and academic institutions in Latvia and worldwide.

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Programme details

Programme structure

The two-year masters programme consists of 120 ECTS, which are divided as follows: 1) 90 ECTS for mandatory and elective courses and 2) 30 ECTS for a master thesis.

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

The classes are held on weekday evenings at RGSL Campus on Strēlnieku 4 k-2. Some courses will also be held online via Zoom platform.

Courses

In the two-year programme, students must complete 15 mandatory courses and 11 elective courses, undertake a research project, participate in a Moot court, and defend their masters thesis.

Mandatory courses
Introduction to Law (for students without a legal background) OR Legal Argumentation in English (for students with a legal background)
Introduction to Finance (for students without a background in finance) OR Finance (for students with a background in finance)
Principles and Foundations of Public International Law (for students without a legal background) OR Contemporary Issues in Public International Law (for students with a legal background)
Comparative Contract Law
International Financial Management
Legal Research and Interdisciplinarity
International Financial Law and Sustainability
Private International Law
Research Design in Finance
Corporate Law and CSR
Principles of Banking Law
International Commercial Law
Research Project in Law and Finance
Moot Court
International Dispute Settlement: Negotiations and Mediation
International Trade Law
International Dispute Settlement: Commercial Arbitration

Elective courses
Privacy and Data Protection
Digital Regulation
International Investment Law
Comparative Torts Law
International Sales Law
EU and Comparative Insolvency Law
Contracts and ICT
Disruptive Technology
International Tax Law
Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
Human Rights and Business
Theories of International Law
Intellectual Property Law and Technology

Admission criteria

The Law and Finance (LL.M.) programme (two years, 120 ECTS) is available for individuals with a bachelor degree in social sciences (law, economics, finance, management or related fields) (at least 180 ECTS.)

Proficiency in English confirming at least level B2 or higher in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The required minimum result is 6.0 for IELTS and 550 points for TOEFL (for a computer test - 213; Internet-based test - 80).

Admission rules for the Masters programmes are available here:

Key dates

Early Application deadline14 April 2025

Application deadline21 July 2025

Open House20 February at 16.00