Phoenicia University offers a distinguished graduate program designed to deliver advanced legal education and cultivate specialized expertise in key areas of law. Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Commercial Regulation, Litigation, and Arbitration is distinguished by its comprehensive curriculum that equips students with deep legal knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience essential for success in high-level legal careers.
Under the guidance of seasoned legal scholars and practitioners, this program integrates academic rigor with practical application, preparing graduates for diverse roles in legal practice, academia, policymaking, and international institutions.
For your graduate application, kindly ensure you include the following documents:
- Completion of the online Master of Laws (LLM) admission application form
- A photocopy of identity card or passport
- One passport-sized photo
- A Bachelor's degree in Law (three or four years) from a recognized university accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education is required, along with official equivalency of the degree
- Official transcripts from the university of origin, including the overall GPA
- Official certificate for the Lebanese Baccalaureate or its recognized equivalent by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education
- Submission of a recommendation letter from a professor or employer
- An updated resume
- Applicants from universities where English is not the language of instruction must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting scores from the IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, or by taking the Graduate PU English Placement Test
Admission Process & Conditions
- All candidates will be required to attend an interview with the Admissions Committee.
Application Fee
- A non-refundable application fee of 1,000,000 LBP is required upon application submission
PU Graduate English Language Criteria
Prospective applicants must fulfill the University's graduate English language proficiency requirements. This can be achieved by either participating in the PU Graduate English Language Placement Test or by submitting results from internationally recognized English language proficiency examinations (such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo).
Language assessments for Duolingo, TOEFL, and IELTS:
| English Proficiency Assessment | Duolingo | TOEFL (IBT) | IELTS (Academic) |
|---|
| Meets English language proficiency requirements | 135 or higher | 111 or higher | 7 or higher |
| Does not meet English language proficiency requirements | Less than 110 | Less than 90 | Less than 6.5 |
Enrollment Options
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) program at Phoenicia University offers two flexible enrollment tracks designed to accommodate both working professionals and full-time students:
- Full-time enrollment: Students may take up to 1.5 - 2 years to complete the degree requirements.
- Part-time enrollment: Students may extend their studies over a maximum of five years, offering greater flexibility to balance professional and academic commitments.
Probationary Admission
Applicants accepted by the Admissions Committee on a probationary basis must successfully complete their first semester by achieving the minimum grade requirements in all courses on the first attempt and maintaining the minimum GPA as defined by the university’s academic standards. Failure to meet these requirements may result in dismissal from the program.
Passing Grade for the Master of Laws Courses
A grade of C or above is required to successfully pass each Master of Laws course.
Credit Transfer
A maximum of 6 credits may be considered for transfer from another institution of higher education that possesses academic standing equivalent to that of PU. For more information, visit Credit Transfer
