The Business Law LL.M. Certificate Program allows LL.M. students to receive recognition for successful completion of a course of study to prepare for professional practice as legal advisors to businesses, to business-oriented NGOs, and to government entities. The curricular program requires students to develop a background in fundamental areas of business law. Students completing the program will have breadth, expertise, and a foundation for professional practice.
The following are the requirements for the LL.M. Business Law Certificate.
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Submission Process
Fill out the LL.M. Business Law Certificate Google Form
Download and fill out the LL.M. Transcript Review Consent Form
Follow all instructions stated at the beginning of the form.
Program Requirements
Students who meet the following requirements will be awarded an LL.M. Certificate of Specialization in Business Law at graduation.
Course offerings change every year; all listed courses may not be available.
Core Courses
Completion of two of the following courses (we strongly recommend that students hoping to receive the Certificate take at least one core course in the Fall semester):
| 252.2 |
Antitrust Law
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| 256.6F |
Bankruptcy Law
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| 250 |
Business Associations (please note that this course is a prerequisite for many other business law courses and is strongly recommended)
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| 251.5 |
Corporate Finance
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| 258.7 |
Corporate Tax
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| 248.5 |
Mergers & Acquisitions
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| 255.5 |
Securities Regulation
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| 261.1 |
International Business Transactions
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| 255 |
Venture Capital Law and Finance
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Other Business Law Courses
Completion of at least eight additional units categorized or sub-categorized as “Business Law” in the Berkeley Law schedule of classes. Students may use a Required Course not utilized above towards this requirement. Students may also count up to two units categorized as “Intellectual Property and Technology Law” towards this requirement.
Requests for a waiver or credit for courses not listed above should be sent to BCLB@law.berkeley.edu. Waivers will only be considered for elective courses. Upon sending your waiver request, you must have already filled out an application, and must attach the course syllabus for the course you wish to be considered in the email. If a waiver is granted, fill out the application form again, and attach a copy of the email from the Certificate Administrator granting the waiver.
NOTE – Inquiries about certificate requirements should be sent to BCLB@law.berkeley.edu.