Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice

Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Cross-Cultural Business Practice
Established	2009
Students	Average of 15/year
Location	Fribourg, Switzerland
Campus	Urban
Website	http://www.mlcbp.ch/

The Master of Laws (LL.M) in Cross-Cultural Business Practice is a post-graduate Master's degree offered by the University of Fribourg School of Law (co-ordinating institution) in collaboration with the University of Bern and the University of Neuchâtel, all in Switzerland. This one year program, taught entirely in English, begins in mid-September and mid- February of each year.It provides a unique opportunity for advanced studies in the field of Business Law under the supervision of high-profile university professors and reputed law practitioners from a wide range of legal tradition. Upon completion, students are awarded the title of "Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice" jointly by the universities of Fribourg, Bern and Neuchâtel.

Academic Focus

Today international business is multi-cultural. Globalization drives economic actors across national borders and obliges them to develop business solutions abroad. With direct investments, joint-ventures, franchising or distributorship agreements, as well as with many other contractual arrangements, corporations seek to expand their business horizons. Nonetheless, the legal and cultural differences that divide countries and regions represent a major challenge to international transactions. In order to effectively advise and support their clients, lawyers need to understand the legal and cultural background of their clients’ foreign partners.

With a strong emphasis on international business contracts, the Master of Laws (LLM) in Cross-Cultural Business practice has been designed to teach lawyers the concepts and tools necessary to support companies in their international transactions worldwide. Moreover, the program aims to build intercultural awareness and other skills that are necessary for a successful business lawyer in a global economy. The students, as well as the professors, come from every continent and they bring their cross-cultural experiences to the classroom.

Designed for lawyers aiming for an international career, the Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume high ranking positions in law firms, multinational companies and international organizations.

Participating institutions and program directors

• University of Fribourg
• University of Bern
• University of Neuchâtel

Program directors are faculty members of the three participating institutions.

• Prof. Evelyne Clerc (University of Neuchâtel)
• Prof. Thomas Cottier (University of Bern)
• Prof. Dorothea Herren (University of Bern)
• Prof. Petros Mavroidis (University of Neuchâtel)
• Prof. Pascal Pichonnaz (University of Fribourg)
• Prof. Isabelle Romy (University of Fribourg)
• Prof. Franz Werro (University of Fribourg)

Accreditation

The MLCBP is supported by the Conférence des recteurs universitaires suisses and the Conférence universitaire suisse

External links

• MLCBP