Overview

Built on the strengths of fifty years of comparative law education, we train our students to become professionals in the business world with an international perspective, to understand both the civil code system and common law system and to join the growing worldwide network of young practitioners.

Features

Students in this Global Business Law program at the University of Washington will have the opportunity to dive deeply into a wide range of business law courses to develop a specialty within business law. Many of our students come to the program with rich and valuable experience in international business and want to further study transnational and foreign business law.

Others are interested in how corporations and business law functions to assist in development and law reform in transitional economies. Regardless of their ultimate goals, our students find the Global Business Law LL.M. an enriching and nourishing home for them to pursue advanced learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sales
Business Organizations
Mergers and Acquisitions
Law and Economics
International Business Transactions
Consumer Bankruptcy
International Contracting
Negotiation
Chinese Law
Theories and Tools for Combatting Corruption
International Commercial Arbitration
International and Foreign Law Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

International Law Business Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 154 other Masters in International Law in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants who received their legal education in the United States must have a J.D. from a school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Applicants who received their legal education outside of the United States must have a first degree in law (LLB, BLaw) or credentials to demonstrate equivalent qualification through work experience and their professions.
We generally prefer LL.M. applicants to have had some professional work experience.
Resume listing educational qualifications, work experience, date of admission to legal practice and any other professional affiliations relevant to the application.
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) describing your background, primary area of interests, practical or academic experience in the area, career goals and the educational objectives
Transcripts and Degree Statement from all colleges and universities attended.
Two (required) or three (maximum) recent letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49833 USD / year

≈ 49833 USD / year
Out-of-State

49833 USD / year

≈ 49833 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

32394 USD / year

≈ 32394 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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