1. Program Learning Outcomes
The Master of Laws in Comparative Law (LL.M in Comparative Law) at the National University of Management (NUM) 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.
Comparative law is a preferred method of study and research of law applied by academics, professionals, law-makers and policy-makers. This method will help students understand more about their national law which is abstract with debatable interpretation, to develop law via amendment to the existing law or adoption of new law. This method is appropriate in providing legal solution via suggesting real practices of other countries.
Through comparative research, our students will be able to master the areas of law at their own interest, which include constitutional law, administrative law, criminal laws, civil law, labor law, corporate law, e-commerce law, secured transactions, digital law, international laws, etc.
Students will need to 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, the students are encouraged to actively participate in guest lectures/workshops, academic dialog forum and local/oversea study tours.
Year I (8 Courses)
Semester I
| Philosophy of Law/Jurisprudence |
| Comparative Constitutional Law |
| Comparative Civil Law |
| Comparative Criminal Law |
| Specialized Seminar I |
Semester II
| Research Methodology |
| Comparative Administrative Law |
| Comparative Civil Procedural Law |
| Comparative Criminal Procedural Law |
| Specialized Seminar II |
Year II (4 Courses and 1 Thesis)
Semester III
| Comparative Labor & Social Security Law |
| Comparative Digital Laws |
| Comparative Corporate Law |
| Comparative Intellectual Property Law |
| Specialized Seminar III |
Semester IV
Research Thesis*
(*including Specialized Seminars I, II, III)
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.
3. Schedules
- Weekday from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM
- Weekend class: Saturday and Sunday
4. Submit Your Application
Download application form here!
5. Messages from Professors
- Dr. Nop Kanharith
My name is NOP Kanharith, and I am an Associate Professor of Law at the National University of Management (NUM). I hold both a Doctor of Law and a Master of Law in Comparative Law from the Graduate School of Law at Nagoya University, Japan, with a focus on labor and employment law.
My major area of study was comparative law during my student life in Japan, and my master’s and doctoral dissertation centered on a comparative analysis of dismissal rules in Cambodia and Japan. In the era of globalization and the internationalization of higher education, comparative law stands as one of the most effective approaches in legal scholarship and development, especially for a country like Cambodia, where the legal system and legislation are shaped by international laws and global best practices.
- Dr. Phin Sovath
I am Phin Sovath and I teach Intellectual Property Law and Business Law at the National University of Management. I hold a Doctor of Laws (Comparative Law) from Nagoya University Graduate School of Law, Japan. I am a Founding Partner of SDS & Partners. My legal practice spans various domains, reflecting my versatility and depth of understanding.
My areas of expertise include Intellectual Property (IP), Competition/Antitrust Law, Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Data Privacy Protection, Public Policy and Law, Oil & Gas and Commercial Arbitration Resolutions. Beyond his legal practice, Sovath has contributed significantly to legislative drafting. I have worked closely with government ministries in projects funded by international organizations covering several important sectors including intellectual property, public health and compulsory licensing, competition, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, petroleum and petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, water supply and sewerage system. My intellectual property practice covers both contentious and transactional issues, including patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, licensing and commercialization, infringement, and enforcement.
I am admitted to the Bar Association of Cambodia. I am one of the first selected commercial arbitrators in Cambodia and have become a member of the National Commercial Arbitration Centre (NCAC). I am a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitration (SIArb) and accredited as a mediator by the London-based, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution. I am a qualified Trademark Agent in Cambodia, a member of Intellectual Property Association of Cambodia (IPAC), ASEAN Intellectual Property Association (ASEAN IPA) and Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA).