Center for International Legal Studies (CILS)

Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

The LL.M. degree requires 21 credits. Participants can choose among three locations for two-week residential sessions – June in Vienna, October in Warsaw, and November in Budapest. Only the Vienna session (6 credits) is mandatory for completion of the LL.M. The residential sessions in Warsaw and Budapest (each 3 credits) are optional. At each of the venues, courses change on an annual basis on a 3-year cycle. Participants have 3 years within which to complete the degree. Thus, it is possible to complete all credits required for the degree “live” by doing 3 Vienna sessions and 1 Warsaw or Budapest session over the 3-year period of degree eligibility. The residential sessions are supplemented by 15 credits (8 courses) offered online. These can be done at the participant’s own pace and convenience. In addition, a Zoom course (2 credits) is offered on 3 weekends each July.

Lazarski University, Warsaw

The program is administered by the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS), a non-profit educational organization that has operated for 50 years in Salzburg, Austria. Courses are taught at Central European University in Vienna, Austria; at Lazarski University in Warsaw, Poland; and at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary.

Central European University, Vienna

Lazarski University is among Poland's leading law schools. Central European University and Eötvös Loránd University are among the leading universities in their respective countries.

Eötvös Loránd University, Law Library

The program faculty - both “live and online – is composed of practicing lawyers, most of them American, whose focus is on the practical application of the law, bringing their experience in actual cases and transactions to the classroom. Thus, the useof the term “Practice” in the name of the degree.

Lazarski University, Classroom

To apply, one must hold a recognized first law degree. Post-graduate degrees in other relevant fields, such as an MBA, also are accepted.

Central European University, Library

Submitting an applications is simple. Simply download the application form here.

Vienna

Tuition, already less than many post-graduate programs, has been made even more manageable due to a decision by CILS to automatically provide 50% tuition grants to all who request support. Finally, tuition payment is due on a pay-as-you study basis, meaning the cost of the program can be spread over 3 years.

Warsaw

CILS offers 50% tuition scholarships to all participants who request a grant. The grant will apply for tuition for all credits required to complete the degree.

Budapest

The 2-week "live" sessions are conducted in Vienna, Warsaw, and Budapest.

Lodging is readily available at each of the three residential venues.