Business Law Track

Where Law Means Business.

Oregon Law’s LLM in Business Law equips international and domestic attorneys with the advanced skills to thrive at the intersection of law, finance, and entrepreneurship. Whether you envision advising multinational corporations, launching a start-up, or navigating complex tax and trade regimes, this track provides the tools and flexibility to meet your goals.

Academics

Required Courses for Legal Scholars from Other Countries  

Introduction to American Law and Practice (3 credits, Fall Semester)

This short, mandatory, course introduces LLM students from outside of the United States to basic legal concepts, principles, and procedures on the American system of law.

 LLM Advanced and Persuasive Legal Writing (2 credits, Spring Semester)

This course seeks to improve students' knowledge of persuasive writing strategies and skills. 

Writing Requirement

All LLM students must complete a written comprehensive paper or project in connection with one of the required courses for their chosen track.  

Track-specific Requirements:

15
min. credits of business law courses
4
credits of electives

To earn the Business Law LLM, you must complete at least 15 credits of approved business law courses plus 4 additional elective credits, for a total of 24 credits. Your elective credits can be drawn from any law school offerings open to LLM students, allowing you to tailor your program to your professional objectives.

Sample business law courses include:

  • Business Associations
  • Mergers and Acquisitions  
  • Secured Transactions
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Intellectual Property
  • Tax
  • Contract Drafting

NEW: 

Sports Law Concentration

Aerial shot of Hayward Field next to the law school

Hayward Field at University of Oregon

Students in the Business Law LLM may now choose a Sports Law concentration, an exciting opportunity to pair advanced business law training with the booming global sports industry.

Oregon is home to world-class sports and outdoor brands—Nike, Adidas North America, Columbia Sportswear—and the University of Oregon’s celebrated athletics program. Eugene is known worldwide as “TrackTown USA,” a hub for elite track-and-field events and a proving ground for innovation in sports business and law.

Business Law LLM students focusing in Sports Law explore topics such as amateur and professional sports, sports contracts and transactions, licensing, negotiation, international sports arbitration, and more—all while living and learning in a dynamic West Coast sports and business ecosystem. 

Careers

As an international business lawyer you’ll have a skill set that includes analytical abilities, strength in research and writing, and knowledge of the difference in the world’s legal systems and learn how these are embedded in international business concepts. With an LLM in Business Law from Oregon Law, you may find yourself working in positions at the regional, national, or international level. Common careers in this field include:

  • Commercial Litigator
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Securities Law Advisor
  • Tax Law Advisor
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney
  • Customs and Trade Advisor

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