Featured Programs 2009

“The “Master of Advanced Studies in International Organisations” is designed for all those who wish to acquire or deepen specialist legal knowledge in the field of international organisations because they are working in this field or are planning to do so. With its emphasis on both, theoretical knowledge as well as practical, case related solutions, the programme will enable participants to qualify for positions in international organisations and provide them with a valuable advantage in the respective labour market.”

“As the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the United States, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy is distinctive for its collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. Fletcher’s flexible curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished community of students and alumni provide a thorough preparation to meet global challenges that transcend borders, disciplines, and sectors. The international law faculty organizes a continuing "High Table" colloquium for LL.M. students. Taught by a distinguished international law faculty with extensive real-world experience, the program addresses the historical, political, cultural, and economic framework within which contemporary international lawyers operate.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The LL.M. program in U.S. Legal Studies at the University of Connecticut School of Law is open to a small number of international students selected from a competitive pool of applicants from around the world. The School of Law provides a broad curriculum in American law, the United States legal system, international law, and comparative law. Through close consultation with the faculty, LL.M. students design a course of study which suits each student's professional interests. As part of their LL.M. degree, students may also obtain an optional certificate of specialization in International Human Rights, Intellectual Property, or Tax Law.”

“Consistently ranked as a top tier law school in the United States, the University of Minnesota Law School offers an outstanding legal education from a faculty that prides itself on its quality of teaching and accessibility to students. The UofM Law School's LL.M. program enables lawyers from all over the world to come and gain a specialized legal education in their area of choice, such as in international business transactions, intellectual property, or environmental law.”

“Penn State University offers one of the oldest and most prestigious masters of law programs for foreign lawyers and is a leader in the internationalization of legal education. The professional interests of the faculty create a superior educational environment in which LL.M. candidates can pursue advanced legal studies. At Penn State University, you will discover a rich educational climate that challenges students to achieve academic and professional excellence. The learning environment is enhanced by a diverse student body that exposes students to a variety of experiences, attitudes and beliefs. ”

“Our Law School at Jean Moulin University (UJM) offers highly qualified and intellectually outstanding graduates, with a background in law, the opportunity to specialize in international, European and comparative law, so that they have the tools to understand the legal traditions of other countries, as well as international and European legal principles, thus facilitating their entry into the professional world whilst at the same time enabling them to pre-empt and address the dynamic nature of law in practice.”

“The Master of European Regulation of Network Industries (MERNI) is a postgraduate degree programme offered by the Center for European Integration Studies (ZEI) at the University of Bonn. The demand for expertise in network industries (telecommunications, energy, transport, water and postal services) stems from private and public sectors alike, be it from network and network-related companies, consultancies, financial institutions, regulatory authorities or industry and consumer associations. Eligible to apply are all university graduates, and particularly those holding a degree in law, economics, engineering, IT or political science.”