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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Fri Sep 01, 2006 04:40 PM
I am interested in applying to the Master Degree in Business Law offered by the University of Geneva for the coming academic year (2007-2008)
The program looks great due to the fact that the courses are conducted in french and in english. Furthermore, it is possible to work as a legal trainee in a corporation, or a Multinational company etc during the second year of the program in Switzerland. I read on the web-site that the sponsors of the program offers internships to some of the MBL students. Is it truth or not?
Does anyone know something about the program?\I am really interested to participate because The University of Geneva School of Law is considered as one of the best law school in Europe. it has a great reputation.
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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:10 AM

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luis

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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:12 AM

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LLT

Joined: 01 Sep 2006
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Sat Sep 02, 2006 04:40 PM
I am interested in applying to the Master Degree in Business Law offered by the University of Geneva for the coming academic year (2007-2008)
The program looks great due to the fact that the courses are conducted in french and in english. Furthermore, it is possible to work as a legal trainee in a corporation, or a Multinational company etc during the second year of the program in Switzerland. I read on the web-site that the sponsors of the program offers internships to some of the MBL students. Is it truth or not?
Does anyone know something about the program?\I am really interested to participate because The University of Geneva School of Law is considered as one of the best law school in Europe. it has a great reputation.
A friend of mine, took part of the MBL program some years ago. According to him, the program is excellent. If you want to specialize in Corporate or Banking and Financial Law, then Geneva is a good choice .
By the way, Duke University and the University of Geneva organize a summer Institute in Transnational Law every year.
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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
Posts: 27
Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Mon Sep 04, 2006 07:26 PM
Thanks for your reply
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Giovanni

Joined: 07 Sep 2006
Posts: 2
Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva Switzerland
Sat Sep 09, 2006 03:44 PM
i took part of the MBL program 2 years ago. First of all you must take into account that all the courses are conducted either in french or in english. So, you must be fluent in both languages in order to be admitted to the program.
For me, studying at the University of Geneva has been an unbelievable experience, not only because of the great personal and professional quality of its professors but also because I had the possibility to meet people from different countries ( 60% of the students obtained their law degree in Switzerland and 40% come from all over the world). I also had the opportunity to work in one of the largest banking institutions during the second year of the program. by the way, there are some scholarships available for outstanding students. if you have further questions on this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
Posts: 27
Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva Switzerland
Sat Sep 09, 2006 09:26 PM
thanks for your reply.
I just want to tell you that I am fluent in both languages. I also speak german and spanish. Do you know if its an advantage to speak several languages in order to find a job in Switzerland?
Best regards
and thank you very much once again
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Giovanni

Joined: 07 Sep 2006
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva Switzerland
Sun Sep 10, 2006 01:34 PM
Your welcome.
it is and advantage.
best regards
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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:40 PM
I am interested in applying to the Master Degree in Business Law offered by the University of Geneva for the coming academic year (2007-2008) The program looks great due to the fact that the courses are conducted in french and in english. Furthermore, it is possible to work as a legal trainee in a corporation, or a Multinational company etc during the second year of the program in Switzerland. I read on the web-site that the sponsors of the program offers internships to some of the MBL students. Is it truth or not? Does anyone know something about the program?\I am really interested to participate because The University of Geneva School of Law is considered as one of the best law school in Europe. it has a great reputation.
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catylla

Joined: 20 Jan 2007
Posts: 9
Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Mon Feb 05, 2007 01:22 PM
I am interested in the program too. Since I have already studied in Geneva at the Law Faculty I can say that the faculty(teachers) there is one of the most impressive in Europe. Therefore, it should be an excellent program.

Pertaining to language skills, German is a geat advantage in Switzerland since it's the most spread language.
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luis

Joined: 27 Jan 2005
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:39 AM
Did you send your application on time?
I sent my application form 1 month ago.

I hope to be admitted to the program
Best regards

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Jonathan

Joined: 18 Mar 2007
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Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Mon Mar 19, 2007 07:35 PM
Dear Giovanni,
I am really interested in this MBL of the University of Geneve. I would like to know further information about the scholarships you mentioned above, as the cost of living in Geneve is too high. Is there is any website where I could get the information about the scholarship? Is it difficult to get it?
Thank you very much.
Jonathan
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RR

Joined: 07 Mar 2007
Posts: 22
Scholarships/Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:44 AM
Jonathan

You can find information about financial assistance in the website of the University of Geneva.

www.unige.ch/droit/mbl/bourses.php
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Vagabond

Joined: 24 Mar 2007
Posts: 1
Scholarships/Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Sun Mar 25, 2007 08:31 PM
Hi there! I'm also interested in this programme. I'm fluent in Eng and French. The programme website seems to be quite descriptive except for one usual thing - there's no info on the proofs of language proficiency (TOEFL etc.). The University of Geneva needs no formal certificate evidencing sufficient knowledge of Eng and French?
Another question is deadlines. The website is silent on this. If I wanna apply for the programme which starts in the autumn of 2007, what deadline I am to meet?

Many thanks.
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RR

Joined: 07 Mar 2007
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Scholarships/Master in Business Law/ University of Geneva in Switzerland
Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:02 AM


Actually, there is a lot of information concerning the proof of language proficiency.

You can find more information in the application form.
www.unige.ch/droit/mbl/pdf/formulaire.pdf

According to the MBL website the application have to be filed no later than February 15, 2007
www.unige.ch/droit/mbl/inscription_en.php
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catylla

Joined: 20 Jan 2007
Posts: 9
Admitted Class
Thu Apr 05, 2007 04:20 PM
Who else got accepted to the 2007/9 program ?
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RR

Joined: 07 Mar 2007
Posts: 22
Admitted Class
Fri Apr 06, 2007 11:59 AM
I have also been accepted to the University of Geneva.

I am really interested in this program because I would like to further specialize in business law as well as in International Commercial Arbitration. In addition, I would like to gain practical experience abroad.

By the way, I have also been admitted to UCLA and Georgetown.





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catylla

Joined: 20 Jan 2007
Posts: 9
Admitted Class
Fri Apr 06, 2007 12:02 PM
Where do you come from? The US ? I come from Europe, Romania more exactly.

Congratulations on your being accepted. Do you plan to come to Geneva or will you go to Georgetown?
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tttv^


Joined: 11 Dec 2006
Posts: 46
Admitted Class
Sat Apr 14, 2007 09:47 AM
My sis is currently doing MBL in University of Geneva, in French. She said the programme is intense and tough, but experience is great.

About jobs in Switzerland, that's a tough one, if you're not a citizen.
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pavi

Joined: 12 Jul 2007
Posts: 4
MBL
Fri Jul 13, 2007 09:14 PM
Hi there

I am a British qualified lawyer who is very interested in doing the Masters in Business law course at the University of Geneva.

I would be grateful if any of you could advise me

1) Can this course totally be studied in English medium? Ie - If your French is not very good can you opt to do all the modules in English?

2) or is the course a combination of certain French modules and certain English modules? - its a compulsory requirement that certain modules are taught in English and certain in French

My French is not very good. But i am really keen on doing this course.

Thanking you befroe hand
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