Highlights 

The program provides a significant and international preparation in the field of International Law, offering students the opportunity to choose one of the following specializations: 

• Advanced Legal Studies;
• International Economic Law
• International Commercial Law;
• International Development Law & Human Rights;
• International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation.

It aims to recruit ambitious and motivated students, offering them the chance to learn in an exciting environment with world-class professors. 

The program requires tuition payment.

In addition to tuition fees at Luiss, students must pay tuition fees at Warwick. Luiss students will benefit from a 10% discount, meaning they will be required to pay a fee of around £23,000. Please note that tuition does not cover living expenses. Students must also consider additional costs for housing and meals.

Prof. Alessio Persiani | apersiani@luiss.it 

Prof. Angelo Junior Golia | agolia@luiss.it 

Single Commission

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 program in Law can apply to this program. Depending on their major, students can apply for: 

• an LL.M. in Advanced Legal Studies open to students majoring in International Law, European Law, Law and Innovation, Criminal Law, Corporate and Tax Law, Business Law and Economics, Labor and Social Security Law, Civil Law, or Administrative Law;
• an LL.M. in International Economic Law open to students majoring in International Law;
• an LL.M. in International Commercial Law open to students majoring in International Law, Corporate and Tax Law, Business Law and Economics, or Civil Law;
• an LL.M. in International Development Law & Human Rights open to students majoring in International Law;
• an LL.M. in International Corporate Governance & Financial Regulation open to students majoring in Corporate and Tax Law, Business Law and Economics, or Civil Law.

Available spots

Each year, a total of 15 students can participate in the program.

Requirements

Candidates for this program should meet the following requirements:

• have a minimum average grade of 27/30 or higher;
• have earned at least 180 ECTS;
• English language – students must possess one of the following certifications:
  • IELTS: minimum overall score of 7.0, with no more than two sections at 6.0 or 6.5 and the rest at 7.0 (online tests accepted);
  • TOEFL: a minimum score of 100 on the iBT, with a minimum of 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing;
  • Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic): minimum overall score of 70, with no component score below 51;
  • Cambridge Advanced (CAE): minimum overall score of 190, with two components scoring at least 170 and two components scoring at least 190;
  • Cambridge Proficiency (CPE): minimum overall score of 190, with two components scoring at least 170 and two components scoring at least 190. 

Language certificates must not be older than two years from the start of the mobility period (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. Further details about the selection process will be published along with the call.

Results will be communicated to Suffolk University, 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.