International Business and Economic Law (LLM) at the University of Southern California (USC) prepares graduates to advise on cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute-related issues in global markets. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, you’ll build practical legal knowledge in areas such as international trade, investment law, and international business transactions—grounded in the U.S. legal system.
The International Business and Economic Law (LLM) program at the University of Southern California (USC) equips graduates with the expertise to navigate cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution within global markets. This program emphasizes practical legal knowledge in key areas such as international trade, investment law, and international business transactions, all framed within the context of the U.S. legal system.
The LLM in International Business and Economic Law consists of 24 units of graduate coursework. Students are required to complete three core courses and can select additional electives from an array of approved graduate law offerings to fulfill the unit requirements.
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Electives are chosen in consultation with program advisors to align with your professional aspirations, whether in trade, investment, compliance, or transactional law. Typically, students complete the degree through coursework and assessments rather than a thesis requirement.
Applicants must possess a degree deemed equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree, as determined by the USC Office of Graduate & International Admission. Admission decisions are generally based on academic qualifications and the overall strength of the application, with no specific GRE/GMAT or minimum GPA thresholds publicly stated.
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