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LL.D.Doctor of LawCorporate Law(LLD.CL.Eng.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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LL.D. Doctor of Laws – Corporate Law Be the Legal Architect of Global Enterprises
With our Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) in Corporate Law, you will master the complexities shaping modern corporations and lead legally sound corporate strategies.
Format: 100% Online – In English
Forge Your Legal Mastery in Corporate Law
The Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) educational program is intended mainly for graduates of universities with a focus on law and jurisprudence, or for professionals without a legal education who bring long-term executive or corporate practice.
As a Specialist in Corporate Law, you will gain advanced and practice-oriented expertise in the full scope of corporate legal frameworks. The programme covers key aspects of modern business law, including corporate structure and governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, and financial market regulation.
You will also explore cutting-edge issues of national and international corporate law, current case law, and the latest regulatory developments. This depth of knowledge prepares you to advise, lead, and shape the legal strategies of global enterprises.
Programme Highlights
Comprehensive coverage of corporate law: governance, M&A, financial markets, securities law, and compliance
Executive-level methodology, combining theory, practice, and international case studies
Research-driven framework that supports academic publication and thought leadership
Specialisation options to refine your expertise in Global Governance, Restructuring & Insolvency, or Risk & Compliance
What Awaits You Post-LL.D.
Graduates are equipped to act as trusted experts in the corporate sector, able to design legal structures that strengthen enterprises and safeguard investments. From advising boards and structuring cross-border deals, to shaping compliance frameworks and corporate governance, your role will extend from trusted advisor to strategic decision-maker.
Accreditations & Credibility
Our LL.D. program is:
Fully accredited and internationally recognised
Designed for senior legal professionals, law firm partners, and executives
Grounded in the latest corporate legal practice and global regulations
Study flexible
Anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
On your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
USA & EU - recognised
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Study Format That Flexes to Your Lifestyle
Worldwide - Flexible E-learning
Who it’s for:
Working professionals, parents, international students, and anyone balancing study with work or family.
- Proven Success: Up to 96% MBA completion rate
- International Accreditation: Globally recognised degree standards
- Modules, on-demand lectures, and mobile-friendly
- Continue earning while you learn
- Personalized progress tracking and career services
- Self-paced: Learn whenever your career and personal life allow
Work-Integrated - Dual Studies
Who it’s for:
For those supported by employers.
- Career-embedded: Direct practice with 25,000+ partner companies (worldwide)
- Tuition covered or part-covered: Employers fund your degree
- High ROI: Earn and learn simultaneously
myCIERstudy - Hybrid
Who it’s for:
Perfect hybrid for executives valuing both online flexibility and in-person connections.
- Hybrid: Online lectures + presence
- Multiple intakes: Start throughout the year
- Flexible: Switch effortlessly between online and on-site
- Blended format: scheduled on-site presence phases (seminars, labs, workshops) plus self-paced online modules
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
BBA.MP Eng., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
18, 24 and 36 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant CIEAssistAI, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Starting at 473€/month, depending on model Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is US & EU – approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS – EN: ACTD, AAHEA & EAEA
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Career Opportunities with the LL.D. in Tort Liability
Your Career—Elevated to the C-Suite
Graduates of the Doctor of Laws program are prepared for leading careers in:
Top-tier advocacy and international corporate law firms
General Counsel or Head of Legal positions in multinational corporations
Government institutions, regulatory bodies, and financial authorities
Academic research and thought leadership in corporate law
These are prestigious and high-paying leadership roles, where your LL.D. expertise in corporate law becomes your strategic advantage.
Why Invest in a LL.D. in Corporate Law?
Are you ready for the top—elite legal roles, boardroom influence, and global cross-border leadership?
Deepen your strategic legal insights in corporate law
Amplify your earning potential and career impact
Establish unmatched credibility in corporate governance, compliance, and M&A
This is an investment that propels you into the C-level league.
Partner
A Partner in an international law firm is a senior legal professional who combines deep expertise in corporate law, cross-border transactions, and dispute resolution with proven leadership and business development skills. In this executive role, partners oversee complex international cases, manage high-profile clients, and contribute to the firm’s global strategy and growth. Their responsibilities include building and maintaining client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams of attorneys, and ensuring compliance with international regulations and industry standards.
As equity or non-equity partners, they are also accountable for revenue generation, firm profitability, and long-term strategic positioning in highly competitive legal markets. This career path requires exceptional negotiation abilities, a strong international network, and the capacity to deliver innovative legal solutions that support multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government entities.
Head of Legal
The Head of Legal is a senior executive responsible for overseeing all legal affairs within a multinational corporation. This role ensures full compliance with international, regional, and local regulations while providing strategic legal guidance to the board and executive management. The Head of Legal manages global legal teams, negotiates high-value contracts, supervises litigation, and advises on corporate governance, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
As a trusted legal advisor, the Head of Legal plays a critical role in safeguarding the company’s interests, minimizing legal risks, and supporting sustainable global business growth. This position requires extensive expertise in international business law, corporate law, and compliance management, along with strong leadership and communication skills to navigate complex cross-border challenges.
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
A Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking legal executive within an organization, responsible for overseeing all legal affairs, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. The CLO provides strategic legal guidance to the board of directors and executive leadership, ensuring that business decisions align with regulatory frameworks and minimize legal exposure. This role combines deep expertise in corporate law, contracts, intellectual property, and litigation with strong leadership skills to manage in-house legal teams and external counsel. As a trusted advisor, the CLO plays a key role in safeguarding the company’s reputation, supporting mergers and acquisitions, and driving sustainable business growth in complex legal environments.
- Shortening your period of study: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
- Save on tuition fees: You’ll save €30 for every recognised ECTS point
Even before you apply for an online study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our online recognition form.
Send an email to info@cosmopolitan-institute.com to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. Make sure you send your application before the end of your 1-month trial. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies. However, we can no longer grant you a cost reduction after the end of the trial month.
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At Cosmopolitan Institute of Education you can start your desired study programme – without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
General admission requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree in engineering or engineering-related subjects with at least 240 ECTS
- Your degree must be from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university
- You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent to the German grade “befriedigend” in your previous undergraduate degree
Alternatives to the minimum grade (60 ECTS credits)
If you have completed your bachelor’s degree with a final grade of “sufficient” or grade D equivalent to the German grade “ausreichend” (up to 4.0), you can still be admitted to a master’s or MBA programme. For this, you need:
- A bachelor's degree (final grade 3.5 - 4.0) from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university and
- Relevant academic achievements from a master's/MBA programme at a state or state-approved higher education institution/university, relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits or
- A relevant completed master's/MBA degree from a state or state-approved higher education institution/university or
- Relevant qualifications outside of academia which can be credited to you such as further education/training at GQF7 level or – for foreign qualifications such as postgraduate diplomas – equivalent to GQF7 level relevant to the desired master's/MBA programme, with a minimum of 20 ECTS credits
Tip: If you apply for recognition, we can review your relevant achievements and, where possible, credit them towards your study programme in a relevant field.
Alternative admission requirements
- with 240 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: direct access possible
- with 210 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS or provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
- with 180 ECTS from your undergraduate degree: complete courses totalling 30 ECTS and provide proof of at least one year of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree) or provide proof of at least two years of full-time work experience at the start of the programme (this must be acquired after completing your undergraduate degree. Work experience from a dual study programme cannot be used to make up for missing ECTS credits).
English language skills
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
- TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
- IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
- Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
- Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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