Overview
International Business and Trade Law from American University Washington DC focuses on helping students acquire the knowledge and practical skills needed for future careers in legal practice, consulting, and policy-making. Taught in Washington D.C. by top-notch academics and practitioners, the LL.M. presents unique experiential learning and networking opportunities.
Students at International Business and Trade Law from American University Washington DC will gain knowledge in:
- U.S. trade remedies and export controls,
- trade and investment,
- bilateral and regional trade agreements,
- e-commerce,
- trade in services and intellectual property,
- currency and financial transactions.
- explore the linkages between trade, business and other areas of law, such as environment, human rights, labor, and gender.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Banking and Financial Institutions: U.S. Regulation
- International Business & Human Rights
- International Business Negotiations
- International Project Finance
- Legal Drafting: International Contracts
- U.S. Business Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Law Legal Studies International Business View 124 other Masters in Business Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from a US law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or a first degree in law from a foreign law school with equivalent standards.
- Submit a completed application form along with supporting documents before the application deadline
- International applicants must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
Tuition Fee
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International
57818 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28909 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
57818 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28909 USD per semester during 12 months.
Part time tuition: $17,128 (8 credits x $2,141 per credit)
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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