Master of Laws in Cross-Cultural Business Practice
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The Master of Laws 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.
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.
Program directors are faculty members of the three participating institutions.
University of Fribourg
The University of Fribourg is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland.The roots of the University can be traced back to 1582, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg. In 1763, an Academy of law was founded by the state of Frobourg...
School of Law (co-ordinating institution) in collaboration with the University of Bern and the University of Neuchâtel
University of Neuchâtel
The University of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking university in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The University has five faculties and more than a dozen institutes, including arts and human sciences, natural sciences, law, economics and theology. The Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences is the largest...
, 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 FribourgUniversity of FribourgThe University of Fribourg is a university in the city of Fribourg, Switzerland.The roots of the University can be traced back to 1582, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius founded the Collège Saint-Michel in the City of Fribourg. In 1763, an Academy of law was founded by the state of Frobourg...
- University of Bern
- University of NeuchâtelUniversity of NeuchâtelThe University of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking university in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The University has five faculties and more than a dozen institutes, including arts and human sciences, natural sciences, law, economics and theology. The Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences is the largest...
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)