LL.M. in U.S. and Global Business Law
for international business lawyers
Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts in cooperation with
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Law, Budapest, Hungary
July 11 – July 23, 2010
Earn a U.S. LL.M. degree in Budapest, Hungary
from Suffolk Boston, without taking a year off.
Program and Schedule
Sunday, July 11
Orientation
Monday, July 12
Classes Begin
Saturday, July 17
Alumni Program
Thursday, July 22
Closing Reception
Friday, July 23
Classes End
Tuition
Please go to: http://www.suffolk.edu/
admission/41249.html for Summer 2010
tuition rates. Students may enroll in fewer
than six credits in the summer session.
Suffolk University Law School
Eötvös Loránd University
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Established in 1906
Fifth largest law school in the U.S.
Accredited by the American Bar Association
Member, Association of American Law Schools
Entering 2010
Candidate Curriculum
Commercial Transactions and
Contracts in the U.S.
Professor Jeffrey Wittenberg
Corporations and Business
Associations in the U.S.
Professor Richard Vacco
Lodging is offered by a variety of hotels, at a
range of prices and comfort levels, all within
walking distance of the Law Faculty.
The language of instruction for the LL.M.
program is English. Candidates must possess a
strong ability in spoken and written English.
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Assignments and course materials will
be distributed in advance of the session.
Classes will be taught primarily by way of
case analysis and discussion.
During the academic year, candidates
may enroll in online courses and earn
credits for research projects.
-Tranquil Suaverdez Salvador, III
Partner at RMBSA, the Philippines
Returning 2008 & 2009
Candidate Curriculum
Corporations and Business
Associations in the U.S.
Professor Richard Vacco
International Development
and Project Finance
Professor Virginia Greiman
The Resolution of Private
International Disputes
Professor Christopher Gibson
Language Requirements
The degree program will be offered each
summer during a consecutive two-week
period and consist of five days of all-day
classes, Monday through Friday of each
week.
“I never thought that I would ever have time
to complete an LL.M. degree. This program
has made my dream a reality.”
U.S. and International Legal Practice
Dennis Campbell, Esq.
Lodging in Budapest
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Established in 1635
One of the oldest universities in Hungary
The largest law school in Hungary
Located in the very center of Budapest
Mergers and Acquisitions
Professor Joseph Franco
Previous Courses Offered (2006 - 2009)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications for admission to the July 11 – 23, 2010
session with all supporting documents and a $1200
USD tuition deposit, must be received at Suffolk
University Law School by May 15, 2010, in order to
secure your place in the program.
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U.S. Securities Law for Foreign Investors
International Economic Crimes
Corporate Finance under U.S. Law
U.S. Law, e-Business and the Internet
Online Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2010
For further information please contact:
Suffolk University Law School
Office of Graduate and International Programs at Budapest@suffolk.edu
Apply online at : www.law.suffolk.edu/international-llm
Online Opportunities
Research Projects
Candidates may elect to take up to three
online courses during the academic year.
The courses are structured as follows:
Candidates may elect to complete up
to four, 2 credit research projects to be
completed after the conclusion of each
summer session. Candidates may take up
to 6 credits of legal research during any
academic year. The projects may be original
research or they may be a survey of an
area of law new to the degree candidate,
narrowly focused or general and expository.
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Taught over 8 weeks as audio files
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Lecture format with PowerPoint
presentations and other materials
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Discussion boards and other
interactive communications
technology will add to student –
faculty interaction in each course
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A Sampling of Past Research Projects
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Up to 8 credits of online courses in
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MP3 Courses Offered (2006 - 2009)
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U.S. Commercial Paper and
Payment Systems
Foundations of Intellectual Property
Secured Loans and Art. 9 Uniform
Commerical Code
Global Internet Law
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U.S. Urban Policy and Municipal Law
The Role of Lawyers in Project Finance
and Debt Management
A Comparison of the Duty of Care of
Directors in Delaware Corporations and
Swiss Organizations
International Telecommunication and
Commercial Agreements and the Lack of
an International Regulatory System
The Public Policy Defense in the NY
Convention on International Arbitration
A Comparison of Product Liability
between U.S. and Iran
Human Rights and Public Financing in
Economic Development Aid
“Every one of us from all these different countries found something special in this program that
was important for everyday practice in our home countries. The exchange of ideas in class was
as much of a learning experience as the lectures.” - Maxim A. Zgodko
The LL.M. in U.S. and Global
Business Law is a new and unique
opportunity for international
business lawyers trained in other
legal traditions to acquire a
master’s degree in the common
law without devoting a full year,
taking extended time off work or
paying for the cost of living and
tuition in the U.S.
Degree Candidate Profile
Age Breakdown
20%
36%
30-35
28%
16%
35-40
Over 40
Experience Breakdown
Partner at Ackermann Bellmer, Russia
Summer Session 2009 Photo
Under 30
22%
28%
Under 5 years
From 5 to 10 years
24%
Over 10 years
First Graduating LL.M. Class in Boston
at the May 2009 Commencement
Degree Candidates Come From All Over the World
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Albania
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas
China
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican
Republic
Ethiopia
Germany
Honduras
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Hungary
Italy
Iran
Lebanon
Lithuania
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Nigeria
Northern
Ireland
Philippines
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Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Slovak Republic
Spain
South Africa
Sweden
Thailand
Ukraine
United States