Overview

This program is designed for candidates who want to get insightful learning in the theories and practices that govern business rules and regulations, while strengthening their knowledge foundation in the field. The LLM draws on the academic and practical expertise of its faculty, as well as the School’s general business and specialization strengths. 

Mission

The program aims to prepare high-caliber legal advisers and advocates who are conversant in international best practices in the field of law and related business topics, and who are committed to serving both the public and private sectors. Through small classes with outstanding faculty, close interaction among students and faculty, and numerous short seminars and field observations, students will receive an intensive graduate law education in theoretical and practical settings.

Program Objectives

The LLM intends to support students and enable them to

• develop a deepened understanding of law in a variety of contexts;
• formulate research questions and develop appropriate research methodologies;
• write clearly and in an appropriate legal style, in accordance with legal writing standards;
• display the ability to deal with different types of legal systems and laws;
• develop the ability to analyze, articulate and write on the subject, by linking previous or current experience with an academic inquiry;
• have a critical understanding of the main legal, economic and financial matters pertaining to the entire life-cycle of a corporation in an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective;
• have a sound understanding of fundamental concepts of finance and economics which are necessary for a holistic understanding of the context in which corporate law and regulation operate;
• work with international legal materials and to grasp the legal implications of transactions involving international institutions and corporations;
• be aware of the theoretical and practical challenges created by the globalization of law and business and the increasing cross-border mobility of corporation; and
• demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving legal problems.

Learning Outcomes

The LL.M. in Business Law will provide students with

• an advanced legal knowledge in the field of business and transnational contract law;
• the ability to critically evaluate the legal rules, regulations, theories and underlying policies related to corporate law; and
• a platform to investigate and apply principles and rules found in various areas of corporate law to novel problems, as well as real-world and hypothetical scenarios.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the LL.M. program, applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in law from an accredited law school. Holders of bachelor’s degrees in other fields are also considered but are required to take upper-level remedial courses following admission.

Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, or a minimum of six years of working experience in middle management or a higher supervisory position.

Please see application details on the Admission page of this publication.

Graduation Requirements

A total of 39 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:

• Remedial Courses (9 credits)
• General Core Courses (9 credits)
• Emphasis Core Courses (6 credits)
• Electives (15 credits)

Remedial Courses (9 credits):

• LLM511 Introduction to Law (3 cr.)
• LLM512 Fundamentals of Corporate Law (3 cr.)
• LLM513 Introduction to Contracts (3 cr.)

General Core Courses (9 credits):

• LLM811 Analytical Legal Methods (3 cr.)
• LLM813 Legal Ethics (2 cr.)
• LLM831 Legal Research (2 cr.)
• LLM833 Legal Writing (2 cr.)

Emphasis Core Courses (6 credits):

• LLM823 Accounting, Finance & Strategy for Lawyers (3 cr.)
• LLM826 International Commercial Contracts (3 cr.)

Electives (15 credits):

• LLM841 International Corporate & Commercial Taxation (3 cr.)
• LLM843 Capital Markets Law & Regulation (3 cr.)
• LLM845 Corporate Finance Laws (3 cr.)
• LLM846 Corporate Governance (3 cr.)
• LLM852 Family Businesses & Offices (3 cr.)
• LLM853 Secured Transactions (3 cr.)
• LLM854 International Financial & Banking Regulations (3 cr.)
• LLM855 Corporate Insolvency Law & Bankruptcy (3 cr.)
• LLM856 International Intellectual Property (3 cr.)
• LLM861 International Courts & Processes (3 cr.)
• LLM863 International Sales of Goods (3 cr.)
• LLM865 Law of Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructurings (3 cr.)
• LLM866 International Trade (3 cr.)
• LLM872 Islamic Banking & Finance (3 cr.)
• LLM875 Private Public Partnerships ( 3cr.)
• LLM876 Alternative Dispute Resolutions (3 cr.)
• LLM880 Topics in Business Law (3 cr.)

Contact Information

For all inquiries, contact:

Dr. Khodr Fakih
Program Director
Email: khodr.fakih@lau.edu.lb

Phone: +961 1 786456, extension 1534

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