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LLM Course-based option, concentration in International Trade and Foreign Investment Law

The Master of Laws, Course-based option, Concentration in International Trade and Foreign Investment Law has been ranked as one of the world’s top-ranked LLM programs in international trade law / WTO law by the LLM Guide to master of laws programs worldwide. With the largest number of professors specialized in international trade and investment law in North America, the program will give you access to a unique pool of experts. You’ll be immersed in a dynamic trade and investment law community in Canada’s capital, with professionals involved in international disputes and interstate economic relations regularly invited as guest lecturers.

The Master of Laws, Course-based option, Concentration in International Trade and Foreign Investment Law will allow you to:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of trade and investment treaties and dispute settlement, including how to negotiate treaties and defend national interests.
  • Develop the expertise you need to work as a trade treaty negotiator, litigator or trade and investment policy adviser in government, law firms, international organizations or NGOs.

  • Build a professional network in the nation’s capital, home to Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, private law firms with trade and investment practices and NGOs focused on global issues.

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Overview: LLM, Course-based, Concentration in Inter. Trade and Foreign Investment Law

  • Full-time enrolment: sixteen months (part-time enrolment also available)
  • Courses taught in person in either English or French
  • September start
  • Admission requirement: undergraduate law degree
  • Application deadlines
  • University fees: After selecting your academic year, select “Regular student” from the list

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