Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Master

Globalisation and Law: International Trade and Investment Law

International Trade and Investment Law offers in-depth knowledge of global legal frameworks governing trade and investment between states. Explore WTO law, trade and investment agreements, and intellectual property rights for diverse career opportunities.

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Students sitting and walking in the courtyard garden of the Faculty of Law in Maastricht on a sunny day, surrounded by greenery and historic buildings.

Is this you?

  • Do you see yourself giving legal advice to foreign investors?
  • Are you fascinated by litigation in international trade disputes?
  • Do you want to know how WTO laws govern trade relations between countries?

Your future

  • Become a legal advisor on trade and foreign investment protection rules
  • Start your career as compliance officer in international trade regulations
  • Build a career as policy analyst for governments, think tanks, or NGOs

Good to know

  • You'll obtain a Master of Laws (LLM) degree.
  • This is a one-year, full-time programme.
  • To start in September, apply until 1 May (non-EU/EEA) or 1 June (EU/EEA).

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Globalisation and Law gives me the flexibility to choose between human rights, corporate and commercial law and international trade and investment law-related courses to create a study package that suits me. The international and European legal perspective combined with the PBL learning approach makes for a unique experience!

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Accreditations and recognitions

All programmes are accredited by the NVAO and hold the Certificate for Quality in Internationalisation (CeQuInt). In addition, the faculty is ranked among the top 25 law schools worldwide in the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Faculty of Law ranked in the THE World University Rankings 2026, and EQUIS and NVAO accreditated

Problem-Based Learning

You will learn in small groups of up to 15 students, not in crowded lecture halls. Our Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach builds the critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that boost your employability and prepare you for real-world success.
Drie studenten in gesprek tijdens een werkgroep, met laptops open op tafel.

Studying in the heart of Maastricht

Maastricht is a lively, international city where a unique mix of history, European influence and student life comes together in a compact, walkable city centre. With Belgium and Germany just around the corner, Maastricht is an ideal place to experience law in a truly international context—both inside and outside the classroom.
Drie studenten lopen door een zonovergoten straat in het centrum van Maastricht.