LLM International Commercial Law from Bern, Switzerland

Imagine stepping into a world of cross-border deals, complex negotiations, and high-stakes decision-making—without ever leaving Bern. With the LLM International Commercial Law, delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, you can master the frameworks that shape global commerce and trade while studying from your current home in Bern, Switzerland. Designed for ambitious professionals, this programme brings a rigorous, internationally relevant legal education to you—wherever you are.

Whether you are preparing to navigate multinational contracts, cross-border compliance, dispute resolution, or risk management, this LLM offers a modern, practical curriculum that you can apply across jurisdictions. Your learning is anchored in robust theoretical foundations that translate into real-world impact—helping you grow your influence across industries and borders, from Bern to the world.

Earn a British degree recognised worldwide

A British LLM is a powerful credential, respected by employers, law firms, and organisations around the globe. This programme culminates in a British degree that signals academic rigour, analytical excellence, and international readiness—qualities sought after in today’s interconnected economy.

From in-house legal teams and consultancies to NGOs and multinational corporations, your degree will serve as a mark of quality in varied contexts. It demonstrates that you can think critically, write persuasively, and operate confidently within the legal frameworks that underpin international commerce.

100% online, complete in as little as undefined

Your career and ambitions shouldn’t be paused for postgraduate study. This programme is delivered 100% online, giving you the freedom to learn without disrupting your professional trajectory or personal commitments in Bern.

Move through the modules at a pace that fits your life and professional goals. With the possibility to complete in as little as undefined, the structure supports momentum while remaining flexible enough to accommodate busy schedules and changing priorities.

Learn on your schedule—no fixed login times

There are no mandatory live sessions at specific times or dates. You decide when to engage with lectures, readings, and discussions—early morning before work, during your commute, or late in the evening after a full day. Your time, your rhythm.

This self-paced flexibility empowers you to balance work, family, and study in a sustainable way. Focus when you’re at your best, revisit concepts as needed, and maintain your productivity without compromising your learning outcomes.

Study anywhere, even on the move—with offline access

Life in Switzerland is dynamic—trips between cities, alpine weekends, or international travel. Our mobile app supports your lifestyle by allowing you to download study materials and watch lectures offline. Stay on course whether you’re in a Bern café, on a train, or in a departure lounge.

Global learning should work anywhere in the world. With device-friendly access and offline capabilities, your programme moves with you—seamlessly fitting into the way you live and work.

Open-book assessments that mirror real practice

Instead of traditional closed-book, question/answer exams, you’ll engage with open-book assessments that mirror how legal work happens in practice. You’ll analyse, synthesise, and apply legal sources—building the judgment and research habits used by top practitioners.

This approach rewards understanding over memorisation. It strengthens your ability to find, evaluate, and deploy legal arguments—skills that are essential for advisory roles, negotiations, and complex decision-making in international commercial contexts.

Learn from faculty with world-class backgrounds

Guidance matters. Your tutors and faculty include graduates from globally renowned universities such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. They bring academic depth, practitioner insight, and an international outlook into every module.

Benefit from mentorship that challenges your thinking and elevates your craft. You’ll engage with professionals who understand both the theoretical underpinnings and the practical realities of international commercial law.

A truly global classroom and network

Join an online community representing more than 130 countries—expanding your worldview and your professional network. Collaborate with peers across sectors and continents, gain insight into how legal frameworks operate in different markets, and form connections that last long after graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations and leading employers, including Credit Suisse, Universite de Lausanne, Nestle, UBS, Chubb, Zurich, Novartis, Roche, International School of Central Switzerland, institut monte rosa, United Nations, Google, ICRC, The World Bank, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony.

Manageable costs with flexible, interest-free payments

Invest in your future with confidence. Our fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan your budget while you progress through the programme.

This flexibility makes postgraduate study more accessible—so you can focus on mastering the material and advancing your career, not on financial strain.

Why this LLM matters in Bern, Switzerland

Bern is home to key federal institutions and national organisations, making it an ideal base for careers at the intersection of law, policy, and commerce. The LLM’s international commercial focus supports roles involving public procurement, trade and regulatory compliance, data governance, and public–private partnerships—skills that align with the needs of government entities, agencies, and advisory practices serving the federal landscape.

Finance and insurance are integral to Bern and the broader Swiss economy. With the expertise you’ll build in contracts, risk allocation, compliance, and cross-border transactions, you can add value to banks, insurers, asset managers, and service providers across Switzerland. The programme’s perspective on international frameworks strengthens your ability to operate effectively with counterparties and regulators in multiple jurisdictions.

Bern’s strong infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and transport ecosystems—from telecoms and logistics to medtech and research—rely on robust commercial arrangements and clear legal strategy. Your LLM can help you lead on supplier agreements, IP licensing, data and privacy issues, international supply chains, and complex negotiations—capabilities that translate directly into results for employers and clients based in and around Bern.

Take the next step

Your global legal journey can start right where you are—here in Bern. If you’re ready to deepen your expertise, elevate your profile, and unlock international opportunities, we’re ready to support you. Request our course catalogue and discover how the LLM International Commercial Law can fit your ambitions—and your life.