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LLM in International Business and Economic Law

Degree Requirements

The on-campus LLM in International Business and Economic Law is offered on a full-time basis, and students may begin in the fall or spring semesters. To earn this degree, you must attend all classes in person and successfully complete 24 academic units over two semesters, including the mandatory courses.

Mandatory Courses

Three courses are required for all students:

  • Business Organizations
  • Global Regulatory Compliance or International Trade Policy
  • International Business Transactions

International students must also enroll in Introduction to U.S. Legal System.

Electives

You will satisfy your remaining course requirements with electives of your choice. Please note that not all classes are offered every year or every semester.

You will find our course offerings on the USC Schedule of Classes.

The following electives cover topics relevant to international business and economic law:

  • Antitrust Law
  • Business for Lawyers
  • Contract Drafting, Negotiation and Analysis
  • Corporate Finance
  • Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
  • Global Regulatory Compliance
  • Immigration Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Licensing
  • International Arbitration
  • International Investment Law and Arbitration
  • International Negotiation and Mediation
  • International Trade Policy
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Secured Transactions
  • U.S. Foreign Policy and International Law
  • Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

Certificates

Students in the LLM in International Business and Economic Law may elect to earn a certificate in one of the following specializations:

Each certificate requires the completion of 12 units of law coursework specific to that certificate, as outlined on the certificate curriculum page. This may or may not include classes outside of the law school, depending on the specific certificate curriculum. There are no additional tuition costs associated with the certificates. Students are limited to pursuing one certificate with their degree.

Courses Outside Gould

In some circumstances, you may enroll in courses outside of the law school, for example in the USC School of Cinematic Arts or the USC Marshall School of Business. However, courses taken outside the law school will not count toward the LLM in International Business and Economic Law degree.

Bar Exam Curriculum

We can assist you with choosing courses that help prepare you to sit for the California, New York, Texas, or Washington state bar exams. Please see the Career and Bar page for more information.

Please note that enrollment in an LLM does not guarantee that you will be eligible to sit for a U.S. bar exam. Only the bar administrators of that jurisdiction can confirm your eligibility for that state’s bar exam.

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