Master of Laws in International Banking, Securities & Finance (for Graduates from Asia)

Program overview

This master's pathway is designed for graduates from Asia who hold a first degree in law, business, or economics and have strong academic records. The curriculum delivers interdisciplinary, practice-oriented training focused on European banking, securities and finance law, preparing you to work at the intersection of international law and global finance. Courses are taught by leading Goethe University faculty together with practitioners from the legal and financial sectors, giving a mix of academic rigour and real-world perspective.

Student experience and added value

The institute is based in Frankfurt, one of Europe’s principal financial centres, which makes it an excellent setting for building professional contacts and gaining practical insight into the finance industry. You will take up to four courses alongside students from the parallel LLM Finance programme, increasing opportunities for international exchange. Instruction is entirely in English and the cohort is intentionally small (no more than 30 students) to ensure close faculty contact and high academic standards. The programme also offers targeted language and skills support: advanced Business and Legal English courses during the semester and the winter–summer break, plus intensive management, intercultural and communication training in the break. A broad programme of academic, social and extracurricular events further enhances networking with other international students at the institute.

Requirements (concise)

• First university degree (undergraduate) in law, business, or economics from Asia
• Strong academic record
• Good command of written and spoken English (instruction language: English)
• Note: cohort size is capped at 30 students to preserve small-group teaching and close faculty interaction

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Graduates are prepared for careers at the intersection of law and finance, including roles in commercial and investment banks, securities firms, financial regulators, compliance and risk departments, law firms with financial-sector practices, and in-house legal teams of financial institutions. The programme’s focus on European banking, securities and finance law equips students for regulatory, transactional and advisory positions dealing with cross-border financial matters.

Frankfurt’s role as a major financial centre enhances internship and recruitment possibilities, while the mix of academic and practitioner teaching supports rapid workplace readiness. Alumni may also pursue further academic qualifications (e.g., PhD) or advisory and consulting roles that require combined legal and financial expertise in international contexts.