The Master’s in Law and Economics of the Sea – Ocean Governance is an interdisciplinary, unique and innovative programme dedicated to the study of issues related to the governance of the sea. In this new configuration, it reinforces its interdisciplinary and international vocation, aware that at sea lie some of the greatest challenges and opportunities on the planet for sustainable development.

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. There will be a joint LL.M. degree awarded from the Universities in Hamburg, Ghent and Rotterdam and all other partner universities will award an additional Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

The SOAS LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law is designed for law graduates and practising lawyers who would like to acquire in-depth knowledge of the commercial world. Whether you want to join a commercial law firm or become an in-house counsel at a multinational company, or just want to know more about international commercial and economic law, this programme will provide you with the necessary knowledge to achieve your potential.

The curriculum will generally consist of:

This joint program covers one academic year and is subdivided into three terms. You will study at renowned universities in an international and stimulating setting. The program is focused on the economic analysis of law in general, followed by specialized courses in three different tracks you can opt for. These are the Public & International track, the Markets, Corporations & Regulators track and the Innovation & Intellectual Property track. You will finish the academic year by writing a thesis.

This European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE) programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at two or even three European and Non-European universities. Each partner university awards a Master degree (LL.M. / M.A. / M.Sc.).

Based on the above qualities and aptitudes, it is a commitment that applicants to obtain the academic degree of Master in Economic Law, graduate as a practice to transform and update systems, with skills that the student will acquire upon graduation, mainly in the following facets : Determine the impacts of the different variables on the demand for a particular product and therefore on its sales. Analyze the market situation faced by a company to set production and price policies. Analyze the impact of industrial policies to regulate or promote government on a particular industry or company. Plan, direct or advise the activities of the company when they must be subject to current legal regulations, in order to prevent or avoid conflicts and, where appropriate, take charge of the litigation that there is a need to attend to settle legal claims of its clients. Design economic and market strategies to face national and international competition. Analyze the impacts of economic policy (monetary, fiscal, commercial, etc.) on economic law. Design models and analysis tools to explain macroeconomic problems. Know the international casuistry of stabilization problems. To interpret in a global way the problems of the economic development of Mexico and other countries. Build, analyze and evaluate economic models of chance between variables. Prepare and analyze economic information with the use of computational resources. Make forecasts of economic law variables, using quantitative tools and economic models. Produce reports on the economic situation regarding the sectoral, regional, and global economic evaluation of the country. Carry out feasibility studies for private and public investment projects, as well as market studies for goods and services.

Our core LL.M curriculum provides foreign lawyers with a solid foundation in United States and transnational law, and advanced research and writing skills in English, while also allowing our students to tailor their coursework to their own professional goals by designing a personalized academic schedule that serves their needs.

Our LLMs from our new Master's in Law suite of programmes are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. LLM Finance Law - Part-time is specially designed for law and non-law graduates who want to gain a Master’s qualification in law, this course focuses specifically on developing an in-depth knowledge of Finance Law.