About the Program
The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in commercial regulation, litigation and arbitration at Phoenicia University equips students with the advanced legal, analytical, and practical skills needed to navigate today’s complex commercial landscape. With a focus on key areas such as international arbitration, commercial regulation, and dispute resolution, the program blends rigorous coursework with practical application.
Through specialized courses and a research thesis, students build strong competencies in legal research, drafting, and cross-border commercial transactions. Electives like intellectual property, corporate governance, and business strategy for lawyers allow students to personalize their studies according to their career ambitions.
This LL.M. is ideal for graduates and professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and make meaningful contributions in legal practice or policy-making.
Program Educational Objectives
• PEO1 Foster a deep comprehension of legal concepts, principles, and theories in International Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution at an advanced level.
• PEO2 Develop advanced critical analysis skills for evaluating complex legal materials including case law from various sources across diverse Commercial Law topics.
• PEO3 Enhance students' proficiency in drafting legal documents relevant to commercial regulation, litigation, and arbitration, with a focus on clarity, precision, and professional standards in legal writing.
• PEO4 Elevate both technical and interpersonal skills to ensure effective participation in the legal commercial field.
• PEO5 Equip students with the capacity to conduct extensive research and produce original work on topics related to Commercial Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Student Learning Outcomes
• SLO1: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of substantive and procedural legal rules in international commercial regulation, including contract law, corporate governance, international trade law, and competition law.
• SLO2: Critically analyze legal frameworks governing domestic and international arbitration and litigation, and assess their effectiveness in resolving cross-border commercial disputes.
• SLO3: Evaluate and synthesize complex commercial case law, statutes, treaties, and arbitral awards from both civil law and common law jurisdictions.
• SLO4: Draft specialized legal documents, including commercial contracts, arbitration clauses, pleadings, and legal memoranda, with clarity, accuracy, and adherence to applicable legal standards.
• SLO5: Develop and deliver persuasive legal arguments, in both written and oral form within professional settings such as arbitration proceedings and international commercial litigation.
• SLO6: Produce an original research thesis or substantial legal paper that incorporates primary sources and applies interdisciplinary methods to address unresolved issues in international commercial law or dispute resolution.
• SLO7: Demonstrate professionalism, ethical awareness, and intercultural competence when working in diverse legal environments, and critically reflect on career pathways in international commercial law, arbitration, academia, or legal and policy work.
Suggested Degree Plan/Curriculum (4 Years BA)
Suggested Degree Plan/Curriculum (3 Years BA)
