1. Program Learning Outcomes
The Master of Law major in Comparative Law (LL.M in Comparative Law) is designed for students who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the field of law through comparative method of learning and research of the national and foreign justice system in context of globalization. By the end of this program, the students will be able to identify the weaknesses/problems of the law and the legal system in Cambodia and propose the resolutions for the said weaknesses/problems through comparative law approach. Students will complete 48 credit hours comprising of 36 credits for basic core courses, major courses and elective courses and 12 credits for thesis.
Under this program, students may select any research topic in any field of study including but not limited to digital law, constitutional law, administrative law, civil law, civil procedure, criminal law, criminal procedure, corporate law, tax law, commercial law, banking law, labor law, contract law, etc.
Under this program, the students are encouraged to actively participate in guest lectures/workshops, academic dialog forum and local/oversea study tours.
2. Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport. Applicant must successfully defend the research proposal and English proficiency test.
*Note: Your research proposal for Master’s Thesis generally should include the following items (i) topic of Master’s Thesis, (ii) introduction to the research problem, (iii) research problem, (iv) research questions, (v) methodology, (vi) significances of your research, and (vii) timeline for your research. Applicant should submit a proposal of 3-5 pages in PDF file to School of Graduate Studies of NUM. Only applicants in the shortlist will be called for proposal defenses and English tests.
3. Schedule
| MONDAY – FRIDAY: 5:30PM – 8:30PM | WEEKEND CLASS: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (Not Available Now) |
4. Semester Breakdown
| YEAR I | |||
| Semester 1 (4 Basic Courses+1 Seminar) | Credit 13 | Semester 2 (2 Majors+ 2 Electives+1 Seminar) | Credit 13 |
| MCL501-Philosophy of Law/Jurisprudence | 3 | MCL511-Research Methodology | 3 |
| MCL502-Comparative Constitutional Law | 3 | MCL512-Comparative Administrative Law | 3 |
| MCL503-Comparative Civil Law | 3 | MCL521-Comparative Civil Procedural Law | 3 |
| MCL504-Comparative Criminal Law | 3 | MCL522-Comparative Criminal Procedural Law | 3 |
| Specialized Seminar I* | 1 | Specialized Seminar II** | 1 |
| YEAR II | |||
| Semester 1 (3 Majors+ 1 Elective+1 Seminar) | Credit 13 | Semester 2 Research Thesis | Credit 12 |
| MCL611-Comparative Labor & Social Security Law | 3 | Research Thesis**** (including Specialized Seminars I*, II**, III**) | 9 (3) |
| MCL612-Comparative Digital Laws | 3 | ||
| MCL613-Comparative Corporate Law | 3 | ||
| MCL621-Comparative Intellectual Property Law | 3 | ||
| MCL614-Specialized Seminar III*** | 1 | ||
(*,**,***,**** are under each student’s Academic Supervisor)