The “LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/Mediation” postgraduate programme is being offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics of the University Center of International Programmes of Studies of the International Hellenic University.

The postgraduate programme aims to provide a thorough analysis of commercial law, banking law, as well as various methods of alternative dispute resolution within a transnational, European and international context. The lectures aim at emphasizing how cross-border business activities, companies and financial markets are regulated and how alternative dispute resolution is conducted. The LLM title offers graduates a wide range of career paths and opportunities. It is addressed to recent graduates and qualified lawyers seeking to pursue a career in international, EU and transnational commercial law, banking law, company law, capital markets law, financial law and alternative dispute resolution, as well as to national regulators and public officers. The acquired knowledge is pivotal for jurists and practicing lawyers dealing with international and European commercial transactions.

The courses are taught exclusively in English.

All lecturers come from universities abroad and in Greece and their expertise assists students get acquainted with theoretical, as well as practical legal issues.

The “LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/Mediation” postgraduate programme, with an awareness of the fact that the University operates in an ever-changing environment, promotes learning and teaching characterised by a diversity of resources and teaching styles and techniques. Teaching and learning methods assist the development of these skills by encouraging the capacity for independent and self-motivated learning and problem-solving skills, which are significant in many fields of employment.

The traditional lecture supported by PowerPoint presentations and lecture notes is the principal method of delivery. However, classes are supported by comprehensive e-learning material. Lecturing emphasises on interactive activities making full use of the University facilities. The methods chosen reflect the needs of the students, the aims and learning outcomes of the programme or the individual course, as well as the resources available.

The “LLM in Transnational and European Commercial Law, Banking Law, Arbitration/ Mediation” postgraduate programme accepts, after a careful selection process, graduates mainly of Law, but also Political Science and Economics Schools from Greek universities or equivalent institutions from abroad, as well as from Technological Educational Institutions in related subject areas according to Laws 4485/2017, 4610/2019 and 4957/2022, as applicable.

Interested parties are invited to submit their application by 30 September 2023, by following instructions at the at the applications page.

Website: https://www.ihu.gr/ucips/postgraduate-programmes/llm