Programmes
LL.M.

Transborder (International) Commercial Law

Degree
Master of Social Science in Law (LL.M.)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Credits
60 ECTS
Study form
Full time / Part time
Fee
5500 EUR
Accredited until
16 June 2027

Programme details

Programme structure

The one year masters programme consists of 60 ECTS of theoretical study including 30 ECTS devoted to a thesis. Following successful completion, students are awarded a Masters degree (LL.M) in Transborder (International) Commercial Law.

Executive-style schedules allow ambitious students and professionals to combine work and studies. 

The programme is also offered on a part-time basis, with the duration of the part-time programme dependent on a schedule tailored to the student. Usually, the duration of the study is doubled. For example, if followed part-time, the one-year programme takes two years to complete.

Courses

Students have to complete six mandatory courses and two optional courses chosen either from the tracks of Law and Finance, Public International Law and Human Rights or European Union Law and Policy, and defend their master thesis at the end of the programme.

Foundation courses:

Legal English / Foundation Course (depending on Law background) 
Legal Research

Mandatory courses:

Common Law      
European Private International Law
Comparative Contract & Commercial Law          
International Sales Law
The Foundations of Intellectual Property Law
International Arbitration 1&2

Admission criteria

Transborder Commercial Law (LL.M.) programme is available to individuals with bachelor degree or masters degree in law; second level professional higher education, professional bachelor or masters degree in law (at least 160 Latvian CP = 240 ECTS).

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 deadline15 April 2024
Open House6 December 2024 at 19.00

Hear from our students

Marta Cera
Latvia

Most RGSL alumni, including me, like to say that RGSL teaches you a certain “way of thinking” rather than just basic academic knowledge. By using intellectually stimulating and practical approaches, this broad and open minded “way of thinking” has been the key quality RGSL has given me as a young professional.

Moritz Wagner
Germany

The insight into EU and international law gained at RGSL provided a basis for the flexibility necessary to dive into other legal systems really quickly, and made me feel comfortable working in legal systems outside that of my country of qualification as a lawyer.

Anete Kleinberga
Latvia

The highlight of my experience are the relationships that I formed, especially with the professors who came from abroad. They opened up a window of opportunities… the open-minded and broad perspective was guided by the international professors. 

Contact person

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Director of the Masters Programmes.
Waleed Gumaa
Masters Programme Director. Lecturer
  /  +371 67039 205