Program Overview
The International and European Economic and Commercial Law at University of Lausanne is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International and European Economic and Commercial Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International and European Economic and Commercial Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- a common set of compulsory courses (12 ECTS Credits)
- one of the two possible set of specialization courses: (12 ECTS credits)
- International and European Economic Law = IEL
- International and European Commercial Law = ICL
- optional courses (20 ECTS Credits)
- In order to obtain the 60 ECTS Credits necessary for the award of the LLM degree.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open to candidates holding a University diploma in law corresponding to a Swiss "MLaw" degree. Normally this corresponds to at least 4,5 years of study within the Bologna system and means that students hold both a Bachelor\'s degree (180 ECTS credits) and a Master\'s degree (90 ECTS credits).
Exceptionally, students who have obtained a University diploma in law corresponding to a Swiss "BLaw" degree immediately followed by at least one further year of studies and/or one year of relevant practical experience can be admitted.
Participants must prove a good knowledge of English in their motivation letter (number of years of Language classes taken, specific experience in an English-speaking environment etc.) and IELTS or TOEFL test. Normally, we expect candidates to have a minimum TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based). Proof of an equivalent level of language proficiency may be acceptable. In any case, you should know that we expect you to be able to follow classes entirely held in English and to write your assignments in English. We provide for a compulsory class in "Legal Writing and Research" and the University provides classes in "English as a foreign language" which we encourage you to take if you should feel the need to further improve you skills.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 551 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Lausanne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) is a prestigious public research institution in Switzerland, originally founded in 1537 as a school of Protestant theology. It transitioned into a university in...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months