Fribourg University Law Faculty

Moot court at the Fribourg Cantonal Tribunal

LLM in International Business Law

The Fribourg Law Faculty LLM program offers a wide range of International Business Law specializations tailored to meet the needs of prospective employers. Our graduate study programs allow you to focus on the subjects that matter for your career choices while gaining valuable practical experience through law internships. Find out more about the LLM in International Business Law.

LLM in Commodity Trading Law

Located at the heart of one of the most important commodity trading hubs, Fribourg Law offers a unique program in Commodity Trading  Law aimed at launching and consolidating careers in this highly specialized and dynamic field. Lawyers from leading law firms and companies in trading join a group of high profile academics to provide a practical oriented training in notably the law of physical commodity trading and derivatives , trade compliance, shipping, commodity arbitration and finance. Learn more about the LLM in Commodity Trading Law.

LLM in International Contracts and Arbitration

The LLM in International Contracts & Arbitration provides you with in depth knowledge and skills required in the global marketplace in the fields of contract law as well as in international dispute settlement that will help you to develop a career in the trade & services sectors. For more information on the LLM in International Contracts&Arbitration.

Fribourg Law is the only law school in Switzerland, and one of the very few in Europe, to offer a degree program covering all areas of regulatory compliance a specialized field focused on helping companies ensure that they meet their regulatory obligations. Compliance is a burgeoning area of cross-disciplinary legal practice with growing global career opportunities. Please consult the LLM in Compliance page.

Executive Certificate in International Contracts&Arbitration

The Fribourg Law Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in International Contracts & Arbitration offers students who already possess fundamental lawyering skills an opportunity to acquire or refresh their knowledge in areas of the law specific to international contracts and arbitration, in a brief but concentrated program of focused study. More information available at: http://www.unifr.ch/ius/llm/cas-in-contracts-and-arbitration.

Executive Certificate in Compliance

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Compliance is a targeted educational program in the field of regulatory compliance, designed as a career-enhancing module. The CAS can successfully complement your prior degrees and qualifications.

Whether you are already active in the field of compliance and you would like to deepen your knowledge or you are looking for ways to expand your competencies, the CAS offers you the right tools to do so. More details at: http://www.unifr.ch/ius/llm/cas-in-compliance.

LLM/EMBA Dual Degree

The international institute of management in technology (iimt) and the Fribourg Law Faculty offer the unique opportunity to combine an advanced program in law and business administration.

The LLM/iimt Executive Programs (Executive MBA, Executive Diploma, Executive CAS) blend the experience and expertise of an innovative teaching team in developing participants' legal knowledge and skills and leadership qualities in both domestic and international business. More information at http://www.unifr.ch/ius/llm/dual-degree-llm-mba.

Fribourg University campus

The University of Fribourg is committed to excellence in research and teaching and we take pride in our truly interdisciplinary spirit. We continue to further develop our international focus and above all we put humanity at the center of our endeavours.

It is the Switzerland's only bilingual university, offering a full academic curriculum both in French and German. A number of Master programs are taught in English and the University offers a wide range of opportunities for PhD and doctoral studies as well as international Exchange and Summer School Programs.

The University of Fribourg places scientific research that is closely linked to academic teaching at the heart of its activities. With an array of centers of scientific excellence as well as research programs across the entire disciplinary spectrum, we aim to extend the frontiers of scientific knowledge to help solve mankind's current and future challenges.

Classroom in Fribourg

Established more than 250 years ago, Fribourg Law Faculty is at the top of Switzerland's legal education. Its high level and ground-breaking programs, its practice-oriented training, as well as its international teaching staff have built an uncontested reputation at national and international level, providing one of the best value degrees for companies and law offices in Switzerland and abroad.

The Fribourg Law Faculty is part of a strategic network of professionals and partnerships throughout the world so that you can benefit from the expertise of the best teachers that currently exist worldwide. Benefits from the ideas and resources exchanged through such alliances are particularly useful in teaching and research.

Located in one of the world's most important business hubs, the Fribourg Law Faculty students have open opportunities to study and practice in multinational companies at the same time .

Situated in the heart of Switzerland and Europe, Fribourg is on the linguistic border between the French and German speaking parts of the country. This privileged geographical location makes Fribourg a natural bridge between different languages and cultures. Studying at the University of Fribourg offers you a unique opportunity to learn several languages.

Professors of international renown, recognized authorities in their fields, will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a highly valued asset in the eyes of both current and prospective future employers. Consult the complete list of our Faculty.

The Fribourg Law LLM Programs were designed to meet the demands of experienced lawyers and recent law graduates of proven ability. The program is also open to university graduates with degrees in disciplines other than law whose professional experience has prepared them for the study of international business law, commodity trading law, contracts& arbitration or compliance, respectively.

The Certificate of Advance Studies in International Contracts&Arbitration meets the demands of lawyers practicing in independent law firms or in the legal departments of multinational corporations or other companies operating internationally, or in non-governmental or international organizations.
The program is also open to university graduates with degrees in disciplines other than law with professional experience in international contracts and dispute resolution.

The Certificate of Advance Studies in Compliance is designed for practicing lawyers as well as legal compliance officers of national and multinational companies, non-governmental or international organizations.
The program also welcomes graduates with university degrees other than law who have practical experience in regulatory compliance.

The application procedure is simple and effective. Apply directly here or through the "Apply Here" button on our website and complete a summary application form. You would then be required to upload your application documents. After a preliminary review by the LLM staff, the complete application files are forwarded to an international selection committee which usually renders its decision within one week.

LLM: CHF 18'500
CAS: CHF 8'000
LLM & MBA dual degree: CHF 60'500

For our discount policy, please consult the tuition fee section of each program page (www.unifr.ch/ius/llm).

Testimonials

Fatma Güzeloglu, Turkey
Graduated in 2015

" As an LLM student in International Contracts and Arbitration at Fribourg University, I had a priceless experience the program. Not only the courses are wide ranging and intriguing, but they are also taught by the best academics and practitioners in their field who are open to interaction and eager to teach. It should be noted that the program is highly practice oriented; with number of contract drafting assignments and moot court sessions, enabling students to apply theory into practice. Moreover, during the course of studies, there are plenty of internship opportunities within reputable international bodies or law firms. For all these reasons, I feel confident, well-equipped and ready to embark upon a successful professional career."

Michael Szelagiewicz, Switzerland
Graduated in 2015

" I really enjoyed being a student of the "CAS in International Contracts" program, the teaching staff was brilliant and the classes very rewarding. I especially profited from the course "Contract Law Compared", in which I learned a lot about the world's different legal systems. In addition I used the opportunity to improve my English and French language skills, which is also very helpful in my current position in the legal department of an international pharmaceutical company. And last but not least I met many people from all over the world who have become friends.To sum up: it was a great experience in a very inspiring atmosphere, professionally as well as culturally!"

Abdulrhaman H. Shiekh, Saudi Arabia
Graduated in 2011, Legal Advisor at General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia

"In GACA, we are working with consultants and experts from Germany, UK, Singapore and USA whom provide us good work based on their legal culture. This put me in a position where I have to integrate what they are saying into the Saudi law, the thing which I was not able to do without the variety of topics that I received in this Master program. Understanding the different legal cultures is extremely important to give an alien easy and smooth adaptation in international business. I believe this is an important element in the Master program in which gave me a vast overview that helps to understand others and come up with solutions, which suits my legal culture."

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Excellence Scholarship Program

The Fribourg Law Excellence Scholarship Program allows us to provide 10 scholarships, each worth CHF 10 000, and 20 scholarships, each worth CHF 7500, for outstanding candidates.

Regional Scholarship Program

A Regional Scholarship Program allows us to provide financial support for a limited number of outstanding LLM candidates from each of the following regions:

Africa
Asia & Pacific
Central & Western Europe
Eastern Europe and Caucasus
Latin America
Middle East USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

For more details, please consult the tuition fee section of the LLM pages on our website, for instance - http://www.unifr.ch/ius/llm/llm-international-busi....