Are you interested in the Advanced Master International Financial Law (LL.M.)?

Would you like to learn more about this unique programme that combines law, finance and sustainability at Leiden University? Then sign up for an Information and Q&A session.

18 November 2025, 15:00 – 16:00 – Online Information and Q&A session

About the session

During this online session, you will learn more about the Advanced Master International Financial Law (LL.M.) and discover how the programme equips students to navigate the global financial system from a legal perspective. Staff members will present the curriculum, its professional focus, and future career paths, followed by a live Q&A session.

About the master International Financial Law

The Advanced Master in International Financial Law at Leiden University focuses on the regulation of financial institutions, capital markets and transactions within a rapidly changing, globalised financial sector. You will gain a deep understanding of how financial markets function, how they are regulated, and how legal frameworks adapt to challenges such as sustainability, digitalisation and innovation.

This programme trains professionals to:

• Analyse and apply international and European financial regulations;
• Draft and negotiate complex financial contracts;
• Understand the role of law in promoting financial stability and sustainability;
• Address digital transformation in financial markets;
• Anticipate legal developments in fintech, banking and investment sectors.

The programme is open to both lawyers and finance professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of financial law and regulation.

What makes the master International Financial Law unique?

• Expert lecturers: courses taught by internationally recognised experts from academia, central banks, and top law firms.
• Professional skills: practical workshops, drafting exercises and real-world simulations of legal advice.
• Study trips: visits to financial institutions and international regulatory bodies, such as the European Central Bank, ESMA, and EIOPA.
• Career-focused learning: prepare for roles in law firms, banks, consulting, regulatory authorities or international organisations.
• Global network: join an international classroom with professionals from around the world.

Is the master International Financial Law right for you?

This programme is ideal for legal professionals, finance experts and graduates with a strong academic record who want to specialise in international financial law. You will develop the skills to interpret and apply complex financial legislation and advise on major transactions and policy challenges that shape the future of global finance.

Read more about the Advanced Master International Financial Law