Asian-European Business Transactions: University of Hamburg

Introduction

Established in 2005, the LLM Program Asian-European Business Transactions has been an immediate success and was thus particularly praised by Hamburg's Senator of Justice at the program's first graduation ceremony in October 2006. Numerous renowned law firms such as Lovells or White & Case are involved as internship and/or faculty partners, and the Hamburg Bar - the regional representation of all lawyers in Hamburg, in German "Hanseatische Rechtsanwaltskammer - ensure that apart from excellent theoretical knowledge, the LLM graduates also possess the relevant practical experiences necessary to enter the international job market. Graduates work in science (PhD studies or special projects), law firms (as lawyers or consultants) and law departments of European and Asian companies.

Program Mission

The LL.M. "Asian-European Business Transactions (Focus on China, ASEAN and the EU)" Program provides the legal basis for international transactions between Asia (in particular China) and Europe (in particular Germany) including dispute resolution and avoidance. The Program integrates modern academic teaching and practical training in law firms or companies.

With its newly established cooperation with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUH), the LL.M. Program receives an additional attractive feature. In 2007, lecturers from the CUH, together with selected Hamburg lecturers, will offer a 10-days Hamburg-Hong Kong Academy on Chinese Trade and Investment Law.

This program is ideally suited for:

• Graduates (B.A., LL.B., B.Sc., German Diplom, State Exam) in Law, Economics or Business Administration with at least 1 year of professional experience.
• Postgraduates who would like to broaden their knowledge in the field of international business and trade law with a special emphasis on Asia and Europe.

Admission requirements

Admission requirements for the LL.M. Asian-European Business Transactions Program are as follows:

First university degree (B.A., LL.B., B.Sc., German Diplom, State Exam) in Law, Economics or Business Administration. Graduates with a degree in social sciences that covers law or economics can also apply.
Graduates of other disciplines are also welcomed to apply and should point out in their CV and statement of purpose which kind of academic and/or professional experience they can offer in order to be able to cope with the contents of the LL.M. Asian-European Business Transactions Program.

Relevant professional experience of a minimum of 1 year. Please note that applicants are required to give proof of their professional experience by enclosing reference letters.

Proof of very good English language skills in order to being able to fulfill the demands of an academic law program taught in English. Please check our admissions site for all details concerning English language tests, scores and their equivalents. It is not necessary to give proof of your German language skills, neither is knowledge in the Chinese language a prerequisite for admission.