Master of Laws in International Trade Law - UNCITRAL
Turin School of Development (International Training Centre of the ILO)
Key Information
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Campus location
Turin, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 9,400 / per year
Application deadline
26 Sep 2024
Earliest start date
18 Mar 2025
Introduction
The Programme targets university graduates and professionals who are interested in specialising in international trade law from the perspective of business transnational activities. It also covers the key international institutional and legal frameworks (such as WTO and UNCITRAL, but also investment law). In addition, the Master incorporates a dedicated module on international dispute settlement, arbitration and litigation
The Programme thus provides general coverage of International Commercial Contracts, International Institutions, and International Dispute Resolution, from the perspectives of comparative private law, public international law, and private international law. It includes modules about trade and sustainability and trade and innovation.
The spread of the COVID-19-related pandemic worldwide does not only affect our regular daily lives but also has a significant impact on the global trading system. As a student in the Programme, you will be able to deepen your knowledge of how this crisis will shape the future of the trading system through the teaching and expertise of an excellent and diverse faculty.
The Programme has an international and diverse faculty composed of distinguished professors of law and/or practitioners and officials from international organizations. Students may thus acquire not only the legal knowledge to deal with trade and trade-related contractual issues but also the competencies and practical skills that are necessary for a successful career in the field.
Teaching modalities include distance learning (through structured readings, videos, webinars, exercises, case notes and forums) on a dedicated platform; lectures; workshops; case studies; moot courts; and seminars with testimonials. Students actively participate and contribute to the learning process. An academic trip to Geneva to visit some international organizations is included in the Programme
Participants will benefit from the support and involvement of scientific coordinators and tutors who will assist and advise them throughout the learning period. The careers envisaged are those in law firms, legal offices of MNEs, and national and international institutions dealing with the legal issues of international trade.
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Who attends this Master?
This Master's has been designed for recent university graduates who intend to work in the fields of international trade law, for example in law firms, corporate legal departments, governments, international organizations, and academic or research institutions. Law consultants, practitioners, and young managers wishing to expand their knowledge in the field of international trade law would also benefit from this Master.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
A limited number of partial fellowships may become available from sponsors to facilitate the participation of deserving candidates from developing and transition countries who are unable to meet the full tuition fees. Participants are therefore expected to finance their participation as much as possible.
The admission criteria will take into consideration the participant’s self-financing potential as well as his/her educational and professional profiles. In the application form, participants are kindly requested to indicate the portion of the tuition fees that they can finance.
Curriculum
The program is an intensive course over 12 months and is structured in three different phases as follows:
Distance learning phase
During this first phase, while being trained on perspectives, actors, and sources of international trade, students will be given basic or more in-depth knowledge on issues that will be covered in or will be complementary to, the Face-to-Face Phase, respectively.
During this phase, participants will have access to an online platform through which they will be given the materials, send their assignments, and interact in forums as a class while receiving advisory support from a dedicated tutor. Assessment will be carried out regularly and upon arrival in Turin.
Face-to-face phase
During this second phase, students will learn in class, as well as through individual study and group work. Participation in classes is compulsory; classes are held every day from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3.30 pm.
Subjects include comparative contract law, harmonization of private law, aspects relating to international commercial contracts, the CISG, UPICC, carriage of goods, IPRs, and technology, e-commerce, insurance law, state contracts; relevant trade-related institutions, international trade and investment law, trade and competition, GVCs, trade and IPRs; and international dispute settlement, arbitration systems, and ADR, transnational litigation. It also deals with the frontiers such as blockchain, AI, smart contracts, and platforms.
Final Essay Phase
This third phase consists of the submission of a final essay or a case analysis by the end of October 2025 (30 pages approximately), supervised by an advisor and by the scientific coordinators.
Program Outcome
Objectives
The learning objectives of the Master's Program are:
- Advancing legal knowledge in the field of international trade law;
- Enhancing competencies for legal analysis applied to global trade;
- Developing the negotiating and drafting skills of the students in international business contracts; and
- Enhancing the skills of the student in international dispute resolution, arbitration, and mediation.
Why study at Turin School of Development (International Training Centre of the ILO)
Why Study at the TSD?
The Turin School of Development (TSD) is a leading international institution in the field of development cooperation, it offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with practical experience.
Why choose the TSD?
There are many reasons to choose the TSD for your graduate studies. Here are just a few:
- Academic excellence: The TSD is a leading international institution with a reputation for academic excellence.
- Practical experience: The TSD offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with practical experience.
- Expert faculty: Our faculty are renowned experts in their fields, with extensive experience in research, teaching, and policy-making.
- Global network: The TSD has a strong alumni network that spans the globe.
- The Campus: The TSD campus is located in a beautiful and safe area of Turin. The campus is home to a variety of amenities, including tennis courts, volleyball courts, a soccer field, and a gym. The campus is also close to a variety of restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions.
The TSD is a great place to study if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience. The TSD offers a unique learning environment that combines academic rigor with practical experience. The TSD also has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and welcomes students from all backgrounds.