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Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice University of Fribourg Law School University of Bern Law School University of Neuchâtel Law School Switzerland | www.mlcbp.ch 16 1 INDEX PROGRAM 4 TOWN AND GOWN 5 CURRICULUM 9 TEACHING STAFF AND STYLE 10 ADMISSION 10 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY 12 TUITION & FINANCIAL AID 12 TIMELINE 12 ORGANIZATION 13 ADVISORY BOARD 14 CONTACT 15 2 3 PROGRAM TOWN AND GOWN Fribourg he program is hosted in Fribourg, with some Tclasses also taking place in Bern and Neuchâtel. Situated in the heart of Switzerland and Europe, the town of Fribourg, nestling at the foot of the Alps, lies on the lin- guistic border between the French- and German-speaking parts of the country. This privileged geographical location makes Fribourg a natural bridge between different langu- ages and cultures. As a typical university town with a high his new LL.M. program offers a unique opportuni- ethics, sociology, psychology and anthropology is also quality of life particularly conducive to study and research, the Cistercian Abbey of Hauterive and the charming Tty for advanced legal studies in the field of business. provided, together with an introduction to core trans- Fribourg is strategically located on a bend in the river Sa- Lake of Gruyère, in the region of the world-famous Over a full-time period of two semesters, high-profile national and international economics for business rine, at the base of spectacularly steep cliffs formed by the cheese makers. The area is a paradise for sports en- university professors and law practitioners from a wide lawyers. Through this comprehensive approach to busi- passage of glaciers. Founded in 1157, the old part of town thusiasts with more than 500 km of cycling routes and range of legal traditions, teach lawyers essential tools ness matters, the courses are designed to help students with its gothic cathedral, narrow streets, wooden and 2’000 km of signposted hiking trails. Winter sports for the practice of business law in a multi-cultural world. develop a better understanding of the strategic and stone bridges, museums, cafés and picturesque squares, abound too, as there are hundreds of kilometers of ski Crossing the traditional boundaries between Civil Law cultural challenges arising in multi-national contexts. is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medie- trails less than an hour away. Fribourg is easily acces- and Common Law, among others, this course of study Upon successful completion of the program, students are val ensembles in Europe. Its predominant student popu- sible by road and rail. Geneva and Zurich airports, for addresses all pertinent areas of private and public law, awarded the title of «Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural lation (1 inhabitant in 4 is a student) contributes to the instance, are only about 90 minutes away by train; it preparing students for careers in the private sector as Business Practice» by the Universities of Fribourg, Bern lively atmosphere in Fribourg and its unique «town and takes only 40 minutes to get to Lausanne and Mont- well as in government and international organizations. and Neuchâtel. In addition, the students are given the op- gown» community. It is also a family-friendly city with reux, and only 20 minutes to the country’s capital, Bern. While resting on a strong theoretical background in portunity to enroll in paid internships in specialized law excellent schools and pre-school day-care infrastructure. The University of Fribourg | www.unifr.ch | is unique in European, international and comparative law, the teaching firms around the world. The program also supports ap- Switzerland and Europe by virtue of its French and German method is problem-based and draws on real cases pro- plications for internships in interna¬tional organizations A multitude of festivals and events contribute to Fribourg’s bilingualism. Its five Faculties (Schools), with study pro- viding broad exposure to procedural and inter national mainly located in Geneva. cultural life – the International Film Festival, the Bollwerk / grams taught in both languages, offer a welcoming intellec- dispute settlement mechanisms. Clinics that run all year Belluard Festival, the annual International Festival of tual environment in Switzerland’s only bilingual university. round and culminate in moot courts provide students with Sacred Music, and the Medieval Weeks. There are also Approximately 50 % of the student population speak unparalleled experience in working with clients and com- numerous events for smaller audiences, such as poetry German as their native language, 29 % French, and 8 % munities of different cultural backgrounds and improve readings and concerts. Many cozy cafés and restaurants Italian. Compared to other universities in Switzerland, their effective capacity to solve difficult legal problems. offer first-class delicacies. Fribourg is also a fantastic the proportion of students from outside the canton at In addition to law, instruction in crucial aspects of starting point for excursions to The Way of St James, the University of Fribourg is particularly high – a clear 4 5 Bern indication that its reputation transcends regional choose this bilingual option, while a number of even more he City of Bern is the Capital of Switzerland and boundaries. Both students and teachers have a wide ambitious students choose the intensive, advanced Thosts the federal government and related services. choice of international teaching schemes and research «bilingue plus» program in the non-native language and Crammed onto a steep-sided peninsula in a crook of the projects. The University has signed some 40 conventions culture. Faculty members include nationally and inter- fast-flowing river Aare, the city’s quiet, cobbled lanes, with foreign institutions and is involved in 150 Erasmus nationally renowned specialists in European law and lined with sandstone arcaded buildings, have changed / Socrates projects. It also has numerous cooperation Business law. It also hosts famous legal centers such as little in over five hundred years. Bern offers a rich cul- agreements with universities in Central and Eastern the Federalism Institute | www.federalism.ch |, the Eu- tural life, in terms of music, theatre and museums, and Europe. Although it remains a friendly and closely-knit ropean Law Institute | www.unifr.ch/euroinstitut |, the students enjoy swimming in the Aare during summer community thanks to its relatively small size, the Uni- International Institute of Construction Law | baurecht. time. The new Zentrum Paul Klee has opened its doors versity of Fribourg has an unmistakably international at- unifr.ch | and the Economic Law Institute. The faculty to art lovers from all over the world. mosphere with approximately 10’000 students and over provides its 1700 students with a personalized context 200 professors representing more than 110 countries. It and guarantees them the individual support and atten- The prestigious University of Bern | www.unibe.ch | has of excellence in the fields of civil, public and internatio- is a truly international institution; as much as 20 % of tion they need. Since 2008, the Law School hosts a new eight faculties with a total of some 12’000 students and nal law. The World Trade Institute | www.wti.org | hosts the student body and almost one third of its teaching Center of Advanced Studies in Transnational, Internati- 160 Institutes and Departments. It has a long-standing the Swiss National Center of Competence in Research staff hail from abroad. onal and European Business Law which is home to the tradition of cooperation with the University of Fribourg in international trade, combining research and teaching Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice Pro- and staff members are regular passengers on the Fri- in international law and economics | www.nccr-trade. gram and to an interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in bourg-bound train. The Law School offers a wide varie- org |. The WTI and the Departments of Civil and Eco- he Law School is one of the most renowned in European Studies. This Center is administered together ty of programs, ranging from Bachelor, Master, LL.M nomic Law add their expertise to this program and TSwitzerland. It is the only Faculty in Switzerland by the Universities of Fribourg and Bern, as part of their and Doctorate to specialized programs in the field of assist in shaping its unique features. which offers students the opportunity to complete their many cooperation schemes in the field of International public health administration, criminal law and interna- studies in French and German. Some 25 % of the students Trade Law and European Law. tional trade regulation. Its faculty has a long tradition 6 7 Neuchâtel CURRICULUM Successful applicants are admitted for one acade- mic year of study in residence in Fribourg (Septem- ber through June). To obtain the degree of Master of Advanced Studies in Law (equivalent to an LL.M.), students must also complete an independent research and writing project. uilt from yellow sandstone, Neuchâtel is located on The curriculum includes: Bthe northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel and nestles against the Jura hills. With museums such as the Dür- Introductory modules at the beginning of each Two tailor-made moot courts at the end of each renmatt Centre and the Art History Museum, as well as semester clinic in European and International Law an archaeological park and an important research centre featuring an observatory known for precision in Swiss Core modules in International Business Law
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