Featured Programs 2008

“The ILF offers one of the few programs in Europe with a truly international, rather than national or EU focus, for study of law and finance. All teaching is in English. German fluency is not a requirement for admission. The interdisciplinary curriculum combines lectures and seminars in law, business and economics as well as colloquia and prominent international guest lecturers. The ILF is based on an effective public-private partnership concept, with active participation of leading international law practitioners, finance and banking specialists as well as officials of the ECB, German Bundesbank and other bodies. The one-year program is aimed at graduates with first degrees in either law or in business or economics.”

“The Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program offers a rich variety of specialized academic courses and clinical learning experiences that focus on the protection of indigenous peoples rights, the challenges of native nation building, and the creation of effective institutions of indigenous self-governance. Our students are taught by an internationally-recognized faculty and a distinguished group of visiting scholars, experts, and advocates to prepare them for the challenges of protecting the human rights of indigenous peoples throughout the world today.”

“The Master of Laws in US & Global Legal Studies is designed to give foreign law graduates an opportunity to study the US legal system, international law and trade, and to become truly capable lawyers in the 21st century's global economy. Our students always form a close-knit community and become involved in law school activities with American classmates. They benefit from individual attention and guidance in a family atmosphere. We tailor the curriculum to meet the individual needs and career goals of each student. LLM students can also earn certificates of concentration in Public International Law, International Business Law, IP or Health Law.”

“Developed in consultation with the School of Law and the Department of Linguistics at Northwestern University, The Legal English Program is a four-week series of intensive Legal English classes held on Northwestern's beautiful downtown Chicago campus. The purpose of the program is to prepare international legal professionals to communicate effectively in English, whether in the classroom or the courtroom. Through language activities, lectures, guided practice, simulations, and group projects, students will become more proficient and more comfortable speaking in English in legal contexts.”

“The LL.M. in American Legal Studies is designed for foreign trained lawyers to establish eligibility for the New York State Bar Exam. The International Law LL.M. offers students the opportunity to specialize in international law utilizing Hofstra’s wide selection of international law courses and its intellectually diverse international law faculty. The Family Law LL.M. Program responds to contemporary family law practice's increased demand for specialization and need for an interdisciplinary focus for resolving disputes. The Law School is situated in the heart of Hofstra University campus, which is about 25 miles from downtown Manhattan.”

“Tilburg University is well known for its high standards in education and scientific research as well as its good support facilities. The university has taken top position in national and international rankings for many years now. Independent reviews indicate that the quality of the Tilburg Faculty of Law is very high. Appraisal committees appointed by the Minister for Education rank the faculty as one of the best in the Netherlands. The following LL.M programmes in English are available: LLM International Business Law, LLM in International and European Public Law, LLM in International and European Labour Law, LLM Law and Technology, LLM Advanced Master in European and International Taxation.”

“The LL.M. in International and European Economic and Business Law prepares participants for the challenges of work in an increasingly global legal environment. The program benefits from the excellent infrastructure and beauty of the Dorigny campus directly on the shore of Lake Geneva and offers courses taught in English by respected academics and many practitioners from the international institutions in nearby Geneva. The program is sufficiently specialized to allow students to understand the complexities of international business and leaves them at enough flexibility to choose among multiple courses in the areas of International Economic Law / WTO Law, European Union Law and International Business Law.”

“Whether you’ve recently qualified or been practising for a while, the Kingston LLM is the perfect reason to get back to the books. Studying either full or part-time, you’ll enjoy the attention of experienced practitioners and academics - in small groups and even on a one-to-one basis. And, by focussing on a specialist area, such as employment or business law, you won’t just be feeding your interest; you’ll be gaining the industry skills and insights that will significantly enhance your practising options too.”

“Founded in 1900 as Florida’s first law school, Stetson University College of Law is a leader in international legal education. Stetson offers a welcoming environment for lawyers around the world, with renowned professors who share the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the global marketplace. Stetson is committed to teaching excellence, legal scholarship, law reform and service to the public and the legal profession. Our goal is to educate men and women who not only will serve ethically and competently in the practice of law and related professions, but who will contribute to making a better world. ”

“La Trobe University School of Law offers an LLM for International Students. The program is unique within Australia. International students may choose units from the LLB degree, the Master of Conflict Resolution degree, the LLM in Global Business Law (GBL) and the Public Interest Law Program. The latter two programs feature block release units that are delivered over five days. Units in the LLM in Global Business Law (GBL), Master of Conflict Resolution and Public Interest Law Program (LLM) are delivered using intensive teaching mode during summer and winter each year. These units are taught by visiting leading international and Australian academics and practitioners. La Trobe Law attracts an increasing number of international students from all over the world. The course fee for 2006 is AUD $16,000.”