Featured Programs 2008

“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.”

“The collaborative LL.M. Program in Transnational Business Practice developed by the University of Salzburg, School of Law, Austria and the University of Sacramento, McGeorge School of Law, California, U.S.A. is one-of-a-kind in the ever more dense jungle of postgraduate degrees offered throughout the world. The program, held at both campuses for a semester respectively, offers a unique combination of EU, US, and International Law subjects. An international faculty featuring leading members of the academic world alongside high-ranking administrative officials, judges and attorneys provides students with first-hand insight into the most pressing issues of international legal practice.”

“The Amsterdam Law School of the Faculty of Law of the Universiteit van Amsterdam has a long standing tradition of offering English taught LL.M. programmes. The programmes draw students from all over the world, which brings a truly international atmosphere to the Law School. The LL.M. programmes are designed to qualify their graduates for international careers in European and international institutions, international business, law firms, government departments and nongovernmental organizations. They also provide a strong writing and research basis for those seeking to write a Ph.D. in the fields of international and European (public or private) law. Full MTEC scholarships are available.”

“The UNSW LLM program gives students the opportunity to add a specialisation to their LLM, with 8 specialisations on offer. Located in the beautiful harbour city of Sydney, Australia, our LLM program is recognised for its small, dynamic and interactive classes, taught by distinguished academics and leading practitioners. For two consecutive years (2007, 2008), UNSW Law School has been ranked number one in Australia by the Federal Government for the quality of learning and teaching law.”

“The Kent Law School at the University of Kent was founded in 1967 and has since developed into one of the most successful law schools in the United Kingdom. The Law School has consistently achieved high ratings and prizes for teaching and research activities. Postgraduate degrees have been offered at Kent Law School since the early 1980s. We have developed a variety of LLM degrees on international and contemporary subjects, and have sought to ensure that a broad range of nationalities are represented among our LLM and research students. In recent years, we have also taken advantage of our proximity to continental Europe to offer programmes at the University’s Brussels School of International Studies, and in collaboration with the Université du Littoral.”

“Hong Kong holds a prominent place as an international financial, trade, and investment center at the interface between China and the outside world, thus creating the perfect environment for advanced studies of regional and international business law regimes. The School of Law of The Chinese University of Hong Kong recognizes the regional and international demand for first rate practice-oriented legal training in light of the challenges caused by the deepening integration China into the international economic and legal order and the globalization of the world's markets in general. Enriched by the intellectual and cultural heritage of The Chinese University of Hong Kong we offer three LLM programmes to be taught (in English) at the heart of the legal system in Hong Kong's central business district. We welcome you to obtain further information on our website.”

“One of the first truly international programs, the LLM in International Legal Studies at American University Washington College of Law is one of the top five international law LLM programs in the United States and the only US law school to offer a dual LLM/MBA degree. In a global world which increasingly calls for lawyers trained in international law, the International Legal Studies Program (ILSP) offers a variety of dual degree and exchange programs which are dedicated towards preparing our students with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed. AU/Washington College of Law: Where the World Meets to Study Law.”

“Danube University is the only public university for postgraduate education in Europe. The core areas of teaching and research are environmental and medical sciences, economic and management sciences, telecommunications, information and media, culture and European integration. It is situated in Krems, a small historic town about 60 miles west of Vienna, right amidst the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Area "Wachau", part of the Danube Valley and one of the best wine growing areas of Austria.”

“UCLA School of Law has a reputation for excellence throughout the world. With its diverse academic programs, world-renowned faculty and innovative approach, UCLA School of Law is acclaimed as one of the nation's finest institutions. UCLA School of Law uses an interdisciplinary approach to legal studies, with a dynamic, flexible curriculum that appeals to a range of interests. UCLA law students are among the best and brightest in the world, and together they make up a diverse, close-knit community. Los Angeles provides a rich and distinctive environment, with a multitude of opportunities for civic and community involvement. In addition to having what might be the best climate on earth, Los Angeles is a dynamic, cosmopolitan cultural center of more than ten million people.”