With the expansion of global trade and increasing number of trade restrictions comes a greater need for experts who are thoroughly familiar with multiple legal regimes and international contract practices. From drafting and negotiation to monitoring and enforcement of international contracts, such specialized know-how are now essential in many corporations and firms.

Fribourg’s IBL meets this need with its LLM in International Contracts and Arbitration. The program provides the flexibility to combine modules that are specific to your interests in the subject. With the help of reputable professors and experienced legal practitioners, you will develop drafting, negotiation, pleading, and presentation skills through practical exercises in graduate seminars, training clinics, and moot courts.

The CAS in International Contracts and Arbitration, on the other hand, offers refreshers in 14 focus areas, including foreign sales of goods and services, global construction and distribution agreements, and many others that will be useful to your career.

Staying within the bounds of local, national, and international laws can be challenging. As regulatory requirements evolve, businesses, big and small, need robust support to monitor developments, identify risks, and implement effective compliance strategies. It’s a demanding field, but one this LLM program provides the broad and comprehensive knowledge necessary for you to excel in. Upon completing this LLM, you’ll have a greater understanding of key areas such as taxation, antitrust, labor, banking, environmental law, trade compliance, competition law, customs regulations, risk management, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and more.

For professionals with existing qualifications, the CAS in Compliance program is a great opportunity to deepen expertise. Whether you seek to boost your credentials or gain more knowledge, you’re set to hone the critical skills needed to address compliance challenges effectively.

By joining these LLM or CAS programs, you will not only be at the cutting edge of compliance requirements but will also be making a strategic investment in your professional future. You’ll gain skills to support businesses in navigating legal complexities and staying ahead of evolving regulations, both of which make you an indispensable asset in any organization. Taking this step will significantly improve your career prospects and open doors to more advanced roles in the field of compliance.

Joining the LLM in International Business Law means participating in a program developed in close consultation with the legal departments of major Swiss companies, multinational corporations, and international law firms. This partnership between IBL and industry partners opens many doors for legal internships and chambering opportunities.

The program has a diverse range of courses and practical training that aims to prepare graduates to become adept at handling the legal complexities and challenges faced by global businesses. It covers business laws in the world's fastest-growing economies such as Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

The LLM in Commodity Trading Law offers a practical and in-depth exploration of the specific rules, regulations, and standards applied within the commodity trading sector, alongside the broader international trade regulatory framework. It’s crafted with insights from leading industry experts, ensuring that students receive current and relevant knowledge from the heart of the market.

The curriculum is further supplemented with real-world applications, featuring over 50 case studies that cover the complexities of commodity trading and its legal aspects. As there are legal clinics and drafting exercises as well, you’re set to sharpen your communication skills and negotiation techniques too, both of which are vital in this field.

The result? You’ll be armed with the specialized expertise and practical know-how needed in commodity trading law, setting you up for successful careers in a fast-paced and constantly evolving global market.