The program provides a solid, international foundation in several areas of law, offering the following specializations (LLM):

• International Business Law
• International Competition Law and Policy
• International Law
• LL.M. in International Economic Law
• LL.M. in Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy
• LL.M. in Corporate & Financial Law

Studying for an LLM at Glasgow equips students with the knowledge and skills needed in an increasingly competitive legal market.

It provides a solid foundation for working in settings such as international courts, the European Commission, international law firms, governments, the banking and finance sector, and academic institutions worldwide.

The program requires tuition fees in addition to those at Luiss University. 

In addition to Luiss tuition fees, students participating in this program also pay tuition fees to the University of Glasgow with a 40% discount, hence the tuition payable for the 2026–2027 academic year is £17,000.

Please note that tuition does not cover living expenses.

Prof. Rossella Sabia | rsabia@luiss.it 

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Prof. Daniele Gallo | dgallo@luiss.it

Prof. Alessia Farano | afarano@luiss.it

Prof. Barbara de Donno | bdedonno@luiss.it 

Prof. Pietro Pustorino | pustorin@luiss.it 

The Call for Applications will be published in early December 2025, and students will be able to apply starting January 8, 2026. Further information on the deadlines is provided in the table below. Details regarding the application process not available on this webpage will be provided in the 2026/27 Call for Applications, which will be uploaded to the “Useful documents” section at the bottom of this page.

Who can apply

Students enrolled in the fourth year of the single-cycle Master’s degree in Law can apply to this program. Depending on their majors, students can apply for:

• LL.M. in International Commercial Law, open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Corporate and Tax Law, or Business Law and Economics
• LL.M. in International Competition Law & Policy, open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Administrative Law, or Business Law and Economics
• LL.M. in International Law, open to students majoring in International Law
• LL.M. in Intellectual Property and the Digital Economy, open to students majoring in Law and Innovation or Business Law and Economics
• LL.M. in Corporate & Financial Law, open to students majoring in Corporate and Tax Law, Civil Law, or Business Law and Economics
• LL.M. in Human Rights open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, and Administrative Law
• LL.M. in International Economic Law, open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Corporate and Tax Law, or Business Law and Economics.
• LL.M. in Technology Law and Regulation, open to students majoring in Law and Innovation, European Law, or Business Law and Economics
• LL.M. in Climate Law and Justice, open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, or Law and Innovation
• LL.M. in Human Rights, open to students majoring in European Law or International Law
• LL.M. in Technology, Law and Regulation, open to students majoring in Law and Innovation or Administrative Law.
   

Available spots

Each year, a total of 5 students can participate in the program annually.

Requirements

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• Weighted average grade of 27/30 or higher
• Credits: at least 180 ECTS by the application deadline and 218 ECTS before departure to Glasgow

Regarding English proficiency, candidates should hold one of the following certificates:

• IELTS Academic Module (not General Training): minimum score of 7.0, with no subtest score below 6.5
• TOEFL (iBT, MyBest, or atHome): minimum score of 95, with minimum scores of 23 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, and 24 in Writing.
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): minimum overall score of 185, with no subtest score below 176
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): minimum overall score of 185, with no subtest score below 176
• Pearson Academic (PTE): minimum score of 68, with a minimum of 62 in all subtests.

Language certificates must not be older than two years from the start of the mobility program (August/September 2026). Applicants must meet the requirements with a single test.

Luiss University will select a shortlist of candidates based on a non-disputable evaluation of the student's academic profile and motivation.
The results will be shared with the University of Glasgow, which reserves the right to make the final selection.

Selection Criteria

The selection process involves three steps:

While every effort will be made to provide students with complete, accurate, and timely information, Luiss reserves the right to change, amend, modify, or revoke the aforementioned program.
Luiss is not responsible for any cancellation or modification resulting from events beyond its control. If the program is canceled or modified for these reasons, Luiss will inform all interested students in a timely manner.