Master of Laws in Finance

Organisation:: Institute for Law and Finance
Ort, Bundesland, Land:: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Typ:: Full-/Part-time
Certificate:: LL.M.
Duration:: 2 Semester/s
Certificate:: LL.M.
Duration:: 4 Semester/s

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Programme

The LL.M. Finance degree program at the ILF will train you not only to deal with but also to excel in this increasingly important area where the worlds of international law and global finance meet.

The program overcomes the traditional separation of the academic disciplines of law and business/economics. It teaches you aspects of both law and business/economics and focuses on their intersection and interplay. Thus, you will gain the competence and insights to appreciate the legal framework, constraints on economic decisions and economic consequences of legislative directives and legal practice. You will be taught by prominent academics and leading practitioners from both areas of expertise.

The ILF has a teaching faculty comprising both distinguished academics and outstanding professionals. Therefore, its students from all over the world are equipped with the ideal environment to engage in both the theoretical as well as practical facets of legal and financial education.

With its international and interdisciplinary focus on training, coupled with its prime location in Frankfurt, the European financial center, the ILF furnishes its students with the much desired head start in careers of their choice.

Prof. Dr. Andreas Cahn

Target audience

The LL.M. Finance program is specifically designed for graduates who already have a first degree in law, business or economics from an accredited or recognized university. Therefore, if you possess a first degree in any of these subjects and have outstanding academic records, we would be happy to receive your application.

Applicants who have earned a law, business or economics degree by correspondence course work or distance learning are not eligible for admission.

As our program can be done on a part-time basis, we have both full-time and part-time students.

Emphases/Curriculum

Courses - Law:

Basics of EU-Law -Introductory Course
Capital Markets and Securities Law
Comparative Company Law I
Comparative Company Law II
Corporate Insurance
Drafting of Contracts (Advanced Level)
Drafting of Contracts (Introductory Level)
Effective Negotiations
EU Supervisory Insurance Law
European and International Insurance
Contract Law
European Competition Law
European and international Securities Regulation
Insurance and Risk Management
Introduction to International Commercial and Investment Arbitration
Law of Acquisition Finance I
Law of Acquisition Finance II (Case Studies)
Law of Central Banks
Law of Commercial Banking
Law of Corporate Finance
Law of Investment Banking
Law of Project Finance I
Principles of Business and International Taxation
Regulation and Supervision of the Single Financial Market

Courses - Business and Economics:

Accounting
Basics of Financial Mathematics - Introductory Course
Corporate Finance
Financial Intermediation and Risk Management
Financial Markets and Institutions
Fundamentals of Finance I
Fundamentals of Finance II
International Accounting
Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation
Principles of Economics

Practical relevance

The program is international in every respect: our curriculum, our faculty and our students. Our large faculty comes from over ten countries in Europe and the United States. In addition, our students come from all over the world – generally from more than 25 countries each year.

The curriculum will enable you to gain both a theoretical understanding as well as a practical insight into the specific requirements of banks and corporations, international law firms and accounting and auditing firms, the European Central Bank and Germany's Bundesbank.

This is because in addition to outstanding academics, the majority of our faculty consists of top practitioners from the fields of law, banking, central banking and financial regulation.

As an integral and important part of the LL.M. Finance degree program, you will also have the valuable opportunity to take part in a two-month internship at one of the ILF's various sponsors from the financial, regulatory, central banking, international law and accounting areas.

Admission/Entrance requirements

Tuition: The tuition fee of the LL.M. Finance program is set at € 18,000 (full-time) and €22,000 (part-time). This fee covers tuition, the use of the ILF facilities, the use of the facilities at the University of Frankfurt, the conferment of the degree upon the successful completion of the program requirements, transcripts, degree certificates as well as selected extracurricular activities. It does not cover the costs of living (i.e. board and lodging), health insurance, teaching materials or computer consumables. Admission Requirements: The LL.M. Finance program is specifically designed for graduates who already have a first degree in law, business or economics from an accredited or recognized university. Therefore, if you possess a first degree in any of these subjects and have outstanding academic records, we would be happy to receive your application. English Proficiency: Since English is the sole language of instruction, you must have a good command of written and spoken English. Your proficiency in English must proven to surpass a level of TOEFL 600, CBT TOEFL 250, IBT TOEFL 100 (with a minimum of 22 for each section), Cambridge CAE (grade C or above) or IELTS 7.0 unless your native tongue is English. The following must be submitted: 1) Application form (Download form) 2) Letter of Motivation 3) Curriculum Vita 4) University Entrance Qualification e.g., high school diploma, Abitur, Baccalauréat or other similar diploma. Documents qualifying university entrance and the transcripts must be submitted in English or German or as certified translations into one of these languages. All copies must be certified by a notary public or other appropriate public institutions. 5) Academic Degrees Degree certificates and transcripts must be submitted in English or German or as certified translations into one of these languages. All copies must be certified by a notary public or other appropriate public institutions. 6) English Proficiency Proficiency in English must surpass a level of TOEFL 600, CBT TOEFL 250, IBT TOEFL 100 (with a minimum of 22 in each section), (ILF's Institutional Code with TOEFL is 5984), Cambridge CAE (grade C or above), or IELTS 7.0 unless your native tongue is English. If the testing schedules do not allow the results to be available by the application deadline, you should state in your application when the results will be available and then forward the results to the ILF by such date. 7) References At least two sealed and confidential letters of recommendation, preferably from university professors and/or employers must be submitted. The letters may either be included together with the application materials (as long as they are in a sealed envelope preserving confidentiality) or sent to the ILF directly by the referees. References should be current. More than two references may be included. (Download form) 8) Class Rank A written confirmation from the relevant university indicating your class rank should be included in your application. This confirmation shall state your relative standing in the year of graduation and where possible, broken down into the relevant majors (e.g. in top 5% of law graduates in the class of 2005). The total number of students should also be stated. This information is required to assess the performance of the applicant in relation to his/her peers. If a given university does not provide such information, we need a written statement by the university to that effect. 9) Optional: Application for ILF Scholarship (Financial Need-Based) (if applicable) Any application for financial aid must be made at the same time as the application for admission. Subsequent applications for financial aid will not be considered. Documents supporting the application for financial aid may follow the application itself. (Download form) 10) Two Passport-Sized Photographs 11) Photocopy of Passport 12) For applicants from the People's Republic of China, an APS certificate from the Akademischen Prüfstelle (https://www.aps.org.cn) in Beijing

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

Testimonial from ILF Alumni

Aoife McCabe, Ireland, Class of 2010, Trainee Solicitor, Latham & Watkins, London

“I am confident that my decision to study at the ILF will be the most important decision of my professional career. The program has offered me the type of practical experience and professional contacts that usually money cannot buy. Two aspects of the program in particular make it unique in my opinion. First of all, the ILF internship allows students to get a foot firmly in the door at one of the leading international law firms, banks or institutions which sponsor the program, a feature which is highly valuable to graduates and lawyers facing an increasingly difficult jobs market. Secondly, the program is taught by many partners and practitioners from these world-class law firms and institutions, which allows students to firmly establish lasting relationships and invaluable contacts with leading professionals. I was very pleased to find that the program opened up opportunities for me not only in Frankfurt, but also in London where I have since received job offers from two of the ILF’s sponsor firms, one being the firm with which I did my ILF internship. The LL.M. Finance degree was worth every penny, and I would highly recommend it to anybody seeking to improve their career opportunities and broaden their network of international contacts.”

Testimonial from ILF Alumni

Vokhidjon Urinov, Uzbekistan, Class of 2008, Ph.D. student

"ILF is a dynamic institution that offers numerous avenues for pursuing an international legal career. It is a graduate program not only for legal practitioners but also for students who seek to do cutting edge research. One of the strengths of ILF is its enthusiastic and outstanding professors. My years at the ILF were some of the most progressive years in my academic career. The background knowledge I obtained at ILF proved to be crucial for my progress and fostered an opportunity to become a PhD student at one of the best universities. My current PhD research at McGill University is a continuation of what I researched at ILF. ILF professors and its administration rendered tremendous support for realization of my future scholarly plans. I appreciate their efforts in providing education for international students, especially for those who are coming from developing countries."

Testimonial from ILF Alumni

Pieter Kortbeek, Belgium, Class of 2008, Associate, Nauta Dutilh, Brussels

"The LL.M. Finance program delivered what I was looking for. It offers a unique learning experience for those who are keen on deepening their knowledge of corporate and financial law, banking and corporate finance. Its top-notch faculty and challenging courses, together with the hands-on experience gained from internships at leading financial institutions and law firms make the ILF truly a center of excellence in these fields."

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Organisation

The Institute for Law and Finance (ILF) is a center for academic excellence in teaching and research. It was established as a non-profit foundation in 2002 by Goethe University Frankfurt am Main with the support of many prominent institutions. Leading commercial banks and international law firms, the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the City of Frankfurt and the State of Hesse, as well as the European Central Bank and the Deutsche Bundesbank have been actively involved in the ILF right from the planning stages until today.

The ILF conducts academic teaching and research and plays a supportive role as a policy center since its establishment as a private-public-partnership. It provides interdisciplinary training to lawyers, senior management and executives in Germany and worldwide and serves as a policy center in the legislative process by offering forums for discussions and exchanges between academia and practitioners.

Study in Frankfurt am Main

Since the Middle Ages, Frankfurt am Main has been a major trade and finance center at the crossroads of Europe’s trade routes. Today, as the leading financial marketplace in continental Europe, Frankfurt is the seat of the European Central Bank and international banks such as Deutsche Bank, Dresdner Bank and Commerzbank. Thus, Frankfurt is at the center of European monetary policy and the European Monetary Union. Major public banking institutions, including Deutsche Bundesbank and Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, one of the EU's leading public credit institutions, are based in Frankfurt, as is the world’s fourth-largest stock exchange, Deutsche Börse AG. Deutsche Börse also houses the world’s largest and most modern, all-electronic derivatives exchange, Eurex.
he region benefits from outstanding telecommunication and transportation infrastructure. Frankfurt Airport is the leading airport in continental Europe and offers excellent connections within Europe and overseas. Frankfurt's dense transportation network ensures a seamless connection to all road and rail links.

Frankfurt is an international meeting point. It is home to the oldest trade fair in the world, the world-renowned Frankfurt Book Fair. It also offers many cultural attractions, among them two operas, concert halls, theaters, and a great variety of museums and art galleries. Situated on one of Europe’s great rivers, the Main, Frankfurt is a vibrant city with many recreational facilities which cater to the city’s international population.