LL.M. International Business Law
LL.M. in International Business Law - Paris
2025 / 2026
Direction : Daniel COHEN
LLMProgrammes taught in English - Droit
Diplôme d’Université
9 months or 10 months
Durée des études : 9 months or 10 months
Diplôme délivré : Diplôme d’Université
LL.M. International Business Law - Paris
Awarded by Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, France's 1st Law University, the LL.M. International Law program deals mainly with practical case studies and certain key subjects, with a pluridisciplinary focus.
The LL.M. International Business Law is composed of ten mandatory modules:
- International Contracts,
- Mergers and Acquisitions,
- International Capital Markets,
- States and International Trade Law,
- Competition Law,
- International Financing,
- Environmental and Sustainable Development Law,
- International Arbitration,
- International Tax Law,
- International Intellectual Property Law.
Each module is composed of 10 hours of theoretical teachings and 10 hours of practical teachings.
An additional 10 hours for International Business Management and Finance is taught by INSEAD Professors on the following topics: Finance & Accounting, Microeconomics, and Marketing Strategy. All courses are delivered in English and take the form of seminars taught by professors from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, as well as practitioners from law firms and major companies.
Fees
- LL.M. Paris : 22,000 euros
- In addition, students must pay the university administrative fees of EUR 254.
Program eligible to the LPDP scholarship. Please contact Lpdp.prancis@ifi-id.com for more information
Program eligible to the Jean Monnet scholarship.
Our LL.M. International Business Law students gain an in-depth understanding of some of the most prominent and rapidly-changing fields of law, with the input of Professors coming from both Civil law and Common law systems. Our students can take advantage of a broad-based curriculum that includes international law, international contracts, intellectual property, international arbitration, international trade, international finance, environmental law, tax law and other fields.
Paris campus
The LL.M. is taught at the Assas Centre in Paris. The University offers numerous services and an exhaustive library database, which provides students with the most modern learning environment, a wide range of sports and a brand new Health and Fitness Centre. Paris-Pantheon-Assas University advocates diversity and cultivates a true synergy between research, instruction, and application. The university welcomes nearly 2,500 foreign students (14% of the total enrolment), as well as inviting over 200 guest lecturers every year. This vital opening to the world is assured by a continuous exposure to other cultures, philosophies, and diversified approaches to learning.
Learn more about the Paris campus
PALS Association (Panthéon Assas LL.M. Students Association)
Admissions
Conditions for application
- Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent).
- A Master's degree in another field with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Fluent English must be attested by a recognized certificate such as IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Erasmus courses if no long-term education in English. As for the English certificates, candidates need a score of 7/9 for the IELTS, 90/120 for the TOEFL and 800/990 for the TOEIC.
Application
We accept only online applications on our website.
You will need to submit:
- A completed online application form
- Transcripts (in English or French) of your degrees or any otherrelevant qualification
- IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL language test
- 2 letters of reference.
- A personal statement.
Organisation
Academic Year :
October - June
Possible exchange between Paris and Singapore campuses on four weeks, generally in May.
10 Mandatory Modules
COMPETITION LAW
Purpose and characteristics of competition law (excluding the law of unfair competition) at the international and European levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LAW
Principles governing environmental policy, international and European environmental law.
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Various forms of companies and concentrations between firms; rules governing mergers and acquisitions in an international environment.
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
Resolving disputes through international arbitration (commercial, investment); the principles governing arbitration agreements, proceeding and awards.
INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
This course will focus on the international legal instruments which enable the right balance between the interests of innovators and the wider public interest.
INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS
Rules governing European and international capital markets.
INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS
Legal and contractual scope and treatments applicable to international contracts.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCING
Characteristics of banking law at international level.
INTERNATIONAL TAX LAW
Subsequent to the taxation and customs law course, this course considers the international aspects of taxation and provides an introduction to the key issues of this branch of international law.
STATES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW
Main principles and rules of international trade law applicable to public contracts: BOT (Build-Operate Transfer Contracts): public-private international partnerships; litigation related to State contracts.
Programme
Each module is composed of 10 hours of theoretical teachings and 10 hours of practical teachings.
All courses are delivered in English and take the form of seminars taught by professors from Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, as well as practitioners from law firms and major companies.
An additional 10 hours for International Business Management and Finance is taught by INSEAD Professors on the following topics: Finance & Accounting, Microeconomics, and Marketing Strategy.
Assessment
Examinations will be held for each of the 10 mandatory modules. Some modules might require 2 exams: one regarding the theoretical lecture, and one regarding the practical part of the module.
The method of evaluation is determined by the respective professors/teachers with the approval of the dean.
The method of evaluation may be a written exam, class participation, project presentation, and/or homework assignment.
The format of the exam might vary from one module to another. Here are a few examples:
- Questions with multiple answers
- Individual work cases (essays) to be done at home
- Assignments or presentations to be prepared in groups
- Evaluation tests at the end of each seminar
Each subject is graded out of 20 and the pass mark is 10/20 for each module. The student is admitted if he/she has obtained at least a total of 100 points out of 200 and 60 ECTS credits will be awarded. Results will be communicated at the end of the course and will be followed by a graduation ceremony. There is no exam period, since the examinations are held during or at the end of a module.
Débouchés
Students are equipped with a diverse set of skills and knowledge of several legal systems.
Graduates from the LL.M International Business Law pursue a variety of careers, such as:
- Arbitration
- Bar school
- Business consulting
- Legal Counsel
- Legal department in major companies
Titre
Application deadline
February 1st, 2026 – May 31st, 2026 Online Application
- Group 1 : Applications received between February 1st and March 31st : decisions sent by April 8th , 2026
- Group 2 : Applications received between April 1st and May 31st: decisions sent by June 8th , 2026
Application period may be shortened if the program is full.
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Titre
Alumni students
Noëmi Simon -LL.M. International Business Law 2025 – Paris
“I came to Paris from Germany to pursue the LL.M. International Business Law at Université Paris Panthéon-Assas after completing my first state exam. What convinced me to join this programme was its unique blend of theoretical and practical courses across a wide range of business law topics — something not typically covered in German law studies. I was especially surprised by how much I enjoyed learning about tax law and capital markets, areas I initially found intimidating. The mix of classroom learning and real-world case studies at law firms gave me practical insights that I’ll carry into my future career.
Living and studying in Paris was an unforgettable experience, and I would absolutely recommend this programme to anyone curious about international business law.”
Jonathan Leibu - LL.M. International Business Law 2024 – Paris
“We were taught by professional in their fields and we had theoretical courses at the same time. This is quite unique and forces you to make personal connections with those working in the field which was a great help to make business contacts.
I would highly recommend Assas LLM in International Business Law program because Assas has a great reputation in France and the quality of teaching is very high. You meet many different kinds of professors with many different teaching approaches. Finally, it was very interesting to meet people from different countries who could offer input about their legal system. Studying at Assas was a very enriching experience!”
Laura Beatriz Zanella - LL.M. International Business Law 2024 – Paris
"Although my path had led me elsewhere, between the beautiful cities of London, Rome and Luxembourg I was ready for my next challenge. For that, my academic journey - which mostly focused on common law- needed to be enriched with a little of civil and comparative law, and what better place than Pantheon Assas?
With this in mind, as I was exploring options for my courses I discovered the LLM in International Business Law a course which provided not only the opportunity to learn intellectually but also practically. I was confronted with incredible professors, professionals from renowned law firms and students which, to this day, have become a significant part of my new life in the Ville Lumière."