The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade and Investment Law is a one-year degree program. The carefully designed curriculum focuses on the core pillars of Trade and Investment, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the current trade and investment law system underpinnings, as well as how global economic law and policy is shaped by the currently changing geopolitical landscape. By combining rigorous academic theory with practical application, graduates leave equipped with advanced international legal knowledge and with the practical tools to succeed in careers in international trade and investment law and policymaking.
Who should apply?
Open to graduates and professionals interested in international trade and investment law
Ideal for backgrounds in law, economics, political science, international relations, and business
Designed for those aiming to work anywhere in the world : in international law firms, multinational corporations, trading houses, investment banks, and international arbitration practices across jurisdictions and continents
Explore real-world trade and investment challenges
- Build a strong foundation for a career in international legal and economic environments
- Enter the most dynamic areas of international law — from WTO dispute settlement and investor-state arbitration to AI regulation, global supply chains, and emerging investment protection frameworks
- Master the legal tools that drive the global economy — including bilateral investment treaties, international contract law, trade remedies, and cross-border regulatory frameworks
- Wide Spectrum: Understand not just the legal frameworks governing global trade and investment, but the economic and geopolitical forces shaping them.
- Build Expertise beyond any single region — international trade and investment expertise is recognized and sought after globally, not limited to one legal bloc or market
- Open doors to international organizations — including the WTO, UN bodies, OECD, and EU institutions, as well as governmental trade ministries and international policy roles
- Learn from practitioners inside the field — ELGS faculty includes academics and professionals actively working in international law, EU policy, and global economic governance
- Access EPLO’s institutional network — gain direct exposure to high-level policy dialogue and connect with EU policymakers and decision-makers throughout the year
