The learning objectives of the LL.M. programme are:

• advancing legal knowledge in the field of international trade law and transnational contract law and related provisions of public and private international law
• enhancing competencies for comparative legal analysis i.e. from a civil law, common law and Islamic law perspectives
• providing fundamental tools and competencies needed to deal with the complex reality of international commercial transactions from a European and an international perspective and in particular with respect to:
  • Contracts’ Drafting
  • Interpretation and Management of International Commercial Contracts
  • International Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Moot Court

Methodology

The LLM programme is an intensive course of one full year duration, of which only 18 weeks require full classroom attendance.

The programme is composed of three parts.
Upon successful completion and fulfilment of Part I (distance learning), Part II (face-to-face) and Part III (submission of the final version of the research paper) participants will be awarded the 1st level LLM degree from the University of Turin

The face-to-face training approach is flexible, with active training methods based on lectures, seminars, performance-oriented exercises, case studies. The learning methods include a series of ad hoc case studies to provide skills towards problem solving on topics covered during lectures. Role plays and moot court are used to promote active participation and to assist students in acquiring useful skills to operate successfully in their future working environment.
During the programme students also become familiar with the literature on international trade law and contracts through specific readings. Participants are provided with all the necessary background information, case study material and course documentation. Upon their arrival in Turin, students receive an updated list of selected articles on the various topics covered by the course.
Furthermore, a reading list of material, working papers and books for a further perusal is made available to the students during the course.

The programme provides as well a tutoring by dedicated teaching assistants and guidance by overall programme coordinators.