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LLM in Business Law

To earn the LLM in Business Law you must complete 24 units of study. You must enroll in the two mandatory courses listed below, and complete at least 12 units in Business Law coursework, including the mandatory courses, to earn the LLM in Business Law degree. International students must also enroll in Introduction to the U.S. Legal System.

Mandatory Courses

You must successfully complete the following courses to receive the degree.

  • Business Organizations (LAW-603)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions (LAW-658)

Electives

You may select among the following elective courses in business and economic law to complete the 24 units required for the degree. You may also enroll in other graduate level law courses to satisfy the elective requirements.  

  • Accounting for Lawyers (LAW-614)
  • Administrative Law and Regulatory Policy (LAW-777)
  • Antitrust Law I (LAW-753)
  • Analytical Methods for Lawyers (LAW-681)
  • Bankruptcy: Debtors and Creditors (LAW-647)
  • Business Bankruptcy (LAW-733)
  • Business for Lawyers (LAW-632)
  • Contracts (LAW-503)
  • Contract Drafting, Analysis and Negotiation (LAW-708)
  • Corporate Finance (LAW-719)
  • Corporate Fraud (LAW-867)
  • Corporate Taxation (LAW-644)
  • Counseling the Startup Company (LAW-827)
  • Dealmaking in the Entertainment Industry (LAW-816)
  • Intellectual Property (LAW-772)
  • International Business Transactions (LAW-764)
  • Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies (LAW-727)
  • Secured Transactions (LAW-642)
  • Securities Regulation (LAW-749)
  • Taxation (LAW-600)
  • Transactional Due Diligence (LAW-835)
  • Venture Capital and Emerging Companies (LAW-801)

Marshall School of Business Courses

Students may enroll in select courses offered by the Marshall School of Business. Enrollment is based on availability and is not guaranteed. Marshall courses do not count towards the minimum units required for the LLM in Business Law, nor can they be used to satisfy bar requirements. Please note all Marshall courses must be taken for a letter grade.

  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Financial Strategy
  • Entrepreneurial Finance
  • Financial Analysis and Valuation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Strategic Issues for Global Business
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity

Certificate Offerings

You may pursue our Transnational Law and Business certificate concurrent with your studies. Each certificate requires the completion of 12 units of law coursework specific to that certificate. This does not include classes offered outside of the law school. There are no additional tuition costs associated with the certificates. Students are limited to pursuing one certificate with their degree, and should refer to the materials provided by their academic advisors, as materials and requirements may be updated periodically.

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