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Advanced Master Law and Finance - Leiden University

International Financial Law (Advanced LL.M.)

Programme structure

Through its strong practical dimension, this programme will provide you with the tools required to navigate the complex, international and multifaceted aspects of financial law with a focus on sustainability and digitalisation.

Programme outline

In the programme, you will be required to complete eight courses and write a thesis. The courses are accompanied by a variety of assignments that offer training in practical skills, including writing a legal brief and practicing oral presentations. You will focus on the role of various key players in the financial sector including banks, asset managers, market intermediaries and financial supervisory authorities. There will be a specific focus on issues relating to sustainable finance and digital finance. You will complete the programme by writing a thesis.

You will find the programme structure, an overview of the courses and detailed course descriptions in the Prospectus. 

Courses

The programme can be divided into foundation, core and supplementary courses. 

You will take the following courses:

Foundation courses

  • Introduction to EU Financial Regulation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Corporate Finance & Valuation

Core courses

  • Regulation of Financial Institutions
  • Banking & Finance Transactions
  • Thesis

Supplementary courses

  • Capital Markets
  • Sustainable Finance
  • Digital Finance

You will find the programme structure, an overview of the courses and detailed course descriptions in the Prospectus. Please note that the Prospectus applies to the current academic year, which means that the curriculum for the next academic year may differ slightly.