LLM Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht

The study program in a nutshell

Do you want

• A unique combination of courses in the field of company and commercial law, and with general courses in European private law and comparative private law?
• Education by excellent teaching staff, with both a solid (international) academic background as well as a wealth of experience in commercial and legal practice.
• To study in one of the leading commercial centers and largest ports of Europe?

Then this LL.M program is perfect for you!

What does this study entail?

A choice for Commercial and Company Law at Erasmus University in Rotterdam is a choice for our practice-oriented education and the environment. Below you can read the main reasons why other Commercial and Company Law students preceded you.

• You will get a unique combination of specialist courses in the field of company and commercial law, and with general courses in European private law and comparative private law;
• You get a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting;
• You get educated by our excellent teaching staff. They have both a solid (international) academic background as well as a wealth of experience in commercial and legal practice;
• You get to study in one of the leading commercial centers and largest ports of Europe, which means you will often go “on-site” to see how things work in practice.

Erasmus School of Law is one of the schools of Erasmus University Rotterdam : a world-class university ranked 71th in the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking. Our LLM programmes combine academic thinking with practical training. In addition to the regular courses, fieldtrips are organised to law firms, international courts and international companies to experience the (legal) practice: where Law meets Business.

As a student at Erasmus School of Law, you will become part of an international community: our staff and students represent over 45 different nationalities! You will attend classes with people from many different legal cultures and improve your international and intercultural skills that prepare you for an international legal career. Erasmus School of Law is located in Rotterdam.

With the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is one of the most important drivers of the Dutch economy. As a result of Rotterdam, today is a vibrant cosmopolitan and multicultural city that is home to over 160 nationalities and a host of multinational and local enterprises, like Unilever and Shell.