Message from the Director
Dear Prospective Executive LL.M. Student,
Flexible. Practical. Transformative. Collaborative. Enriching. These are but a few of the words that come to mind when I'm asked to describe BU Law's Executive LL.M. Program in International Business Law--the first U.S. based LL.M. program of its kind.
Launched in January 2011, our Executive Program presents you with a unique opportunity to specialize in the core topics of international business practice, taught by members of America’s top law teaching faculty, and to do so through a flexible structure that accommodates the demands of your professional life. The Program blends world-class classroom instruction with innovative Internet-mediated learning in a way that meets the needs of today’s most qualified LL.M. candidates: busy global practitioners whose professional demands make it impossible to complete a traditional LL.M. residency in Boston. The Program’s format allows you to begin with any of four sessions offered throughout the year, and you can even complete all three of the two-week residential sessions during one consecutive six-week summer session. While most students will complete the Program by enrolling in three sessions and taking two courses at a time, you are also able to take individual courses, either as a degree or a non-degree candidate. Our exciting course offerings provide you with the fundamentals of international business law and include optional course offerings such as U.S. & International Intellectual Property and International Arbitration. We are excited to present the Executive Program’s cutting-edge design as a desirable alternative to a traditional two-semester experience, and we are equally proud that the degree to which it leads is the same advanced law degree that Boston University has been conferring for over 120 years—a credential recognized throughout the world.
The Executive LL.M. experience that awaits you goes beyond superior classroom instruction and state-of- the-art distance learning. All students receive pre-arranged housing near campus, the costs of which are included in tuition, for the duration of the residential program. Luncheons coupled with a Colloquium series will bring in guest speakers while affording students the opportunity to interact and network with fellow international business law practitioners. Social and other events further enhance the residential experience, allowing you to become part of the Boston University School of Law community and forge important professional relationships. Most importantly, your experience is not limited to short-term Boston visits or on-line exchanges: it will last a lifetime, as you will join a worldwide alumni community of over 17,000 lawyers in more than 65 countries.
For all these reasons, and more, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our Executive LL.M. Program. I am sure you will find that our LL.M. degree will advance your professional credentials and expand your expertise by providing you with the additional tools needed to succeed in the complex world of international business law. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ian C. Pilarczyk, B.A. (McGill), J.D. (Boston Univ), LL.M. (McGill), D.C.L. (McGill).
Director, Executive LL.M. in International Business Law