LLM International Commercial Law — Online from Berlin, Germany

From the creative energy of Kreuzberg to the boardrooms of Potsdamer Platz, Berlin gives you the space to dream bigger. With the LLM International Commercial Law delivered online in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, you can advance your global legal expertise without pressing pause on your Berlin life.

This academically rigorous programme equips you with the frameworks, tools, and confidence to navigate complex cross-border transactions, modern commercial contracts, and international regulatory landscapes. Study a British LLM with international relevance while remaining fully immersed in Germany’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan city.

A British degree recognised worldwide

Earn a British Master of Laws conferred by the University of Salford—an academic credential trusted by employers and institutions across continents. Your degree signals rigorous scholarship, practical relevance, and an ability to engage with the legal dimensions of international commerce at a high level.

Whether you aim for roles in multinational corporations, law firms, international NGOs, or entrepreneurial ventures, a British LLM opens doors. It’s a portable credential that travels with you, enhancing your credibility in Berlin, across the EU, and around the world.

Complete the programme 100% online in as little as undefined

Your ambition shouldn’t wait. This programme is designed to be completed entirely online—coursework, readings, seminars, and assessments—so you can accelerate your journey on a timeline that fits your goals, even in as little as undefined.

Structure your learning around your work, family, and Berlin lifestyle. Progress steadily, maintain momentum, and graduate with a respected legal qualification without stepping away from your current commitments.

No fixed online class times

There are no mandatory live sessions that demand your presence at specific times and dates. Instead, you access materials, discussions, and assessments when it suits you—early morning before your commute, late evening after a concert, or during lunch in Mitte.

This flexibility respects your schedule and time zone, allowing you to learn at your preferred pace while collaborating thoughtfully with peers and tutors around the globe.

Study anywhere—even offline with our mobile app

Travel frequently between meetings in Berlin and other European hubs? The programme’s mobile app allows you to download study materials and lectures for offline viewing. Learn on trains to Hamburg, flights to Zurich, or while waiting at BER—no Wi‑Fi required.

With a learning experience designed for mobility, your study doesn’t stop when you move. Your classroom is wherever you are, seamlessly supporting a modern, on-the-go lifestyle.

Open-book assessments that mirror real legal practice

Instead of traditional question/answer exams, you will engage with open-book assessments that reward critical analysis, research skill, and thoughtful application of legal principles. You will be challenged to interpret, evaluate, and argue—just as you would in a professional setting.

This approach develops robust legal reasoning, persuasive writing, and strategic thinking. It’s about demonstrating mastery, not memorising facts—skills that carry real weight in international commerce and corporate decision-making.

Learn from faculty with world-renowned pedigrees

Guidance matters. Your tutors and faculty include graduates of globally respected institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring a breadth of scholarship and practical insight that sharpens your thinking and deepens your perspective.

Through feedback, discussions, and mentorship, you’ll benefit from an academic community committed to rigorous standards and to your success—connecting theory with contemporary practice in international commercial law.

Thrive in a truly global classroom

Join a diverse cohort from over 130 countries and build a professional network that spans industries and regions. Learn from peers in finance, technology, manufacturing, logistics, consulting, and the public sector—expanding your understanding of how international commercial law is applied in real-world contexts.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Deutsche Bank, DHL, Bosch, BASF, Daimler, BMW, Audi, Alianz, Merck, Bayer, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Flexible finances with monthly instalments

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you balance career growth with financial prudence.

This straightforward approach keeps your cash flow predictable while you focus on mastering international commercial law and elevating your professional trajectory.

Berlin advantages: turn global learning into local impact

Berlin’s tech and startup ecosystem—spanning fintech, AI, e‑commerce, mobility, biotech, and clean energy—thrives on cross‑border transactions, venture financing, data governance, and IP strategy. With this LLM, you’ll be prepared to navigate term sheets, licensing, supplier agreements, and international data transfer issues that define the city’s dealmaking culture.

As Germany’s political capital and a gateway to EU policy-making, Berlin is home to associations, advocacy groups, think tanks, and multinational corporate offices that intersect with regulation and trade. Your expertise in international commercial law can add value across compliance, risk, procurement, and public‑private partnerships—especially where EU directives and global standards converge.

Berlin also serves as a logistics and mobility node, with thriving creative industries and a vibrant Mittelstand presence. From negotiating cross‑border supply agreements to managing distribution, agency, and franchising relationships, your LLM knowledge can support growth in manufacturing, media, and advanced services—positioning you for roles where legal insight enables commercial expansion.

Ready to explore the curriculum, schedules, and admissions details? Request our course catalogue and take the next step toward an internationally recognised British LLM—without leaving Berlin.