Master of Laws in International Trade and Investment Law

The LLM in International Trade & Investment Law focuses on the legal regimes governing international trade and foreign investment, including WTO law, regional trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. Students study core principles and institutions of international economic law, investor–state dispute settlement and the relationship between trade, development and regional integration, with strong relevance for African and global contexts. Graduates are prepared for careers in international organisations, government ministries, regulatory agencies, law firms and NGOs working in trade and investment policy or dispute resolution. The LLM is structured over two semesters, with students beginning and completing a master’s dissertation in the second semester in line with the School’s dissertation guidelines and timetable. The degree is designed to be completed within 12 months (1 year) and is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lusaka or any other recognised university. Due to the specialised nature of the programme, there are no credit transfers or exemptions. The LLM is offered by distance mode only, combining a three-week residential period at the start of each semester (which may be extended) with self-study and virtual classes held from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, while all final examinations are written in person at the end of each semester.