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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?
Many lawyers in international law firms and other organizations hold LL.M. degrees from American universities.
As the world becomes increasingly global, knowledge of American law is important for every lawyer. American business regulations have major impact on the law of the European countries.
A sojourn in Washington affords unique opportunities to establish professional contacts.
LL.M. students come to the U.S. on J-1 visas. The required academic training in the U.S. lasts about two months. American immigration law permits the holder of a J-1 visa to spend equivalent time in the U.S. for paid or unpaid practical training.
Residence in the U.S. is not required until the second summer of the program and is of limited duration. In the course of the academic year, American professors from CUA come to Cracow to teach one or two week intensive courses. In comparison to programs requiring a year of U.S. residence, this significantly lowers the cost of participation and permits the harmonization of this program with the candidate's professional employment.
Jagiellonian University also conducts Schools of German, French, and Austrian law, thereby allowing students and foreign lecturers of all programs to meet and establish contacts.
Since the CUA LL.M. Program is conducted both in Cracow and Washington, the costs of participation are significantly lower than those of programs requiring a full years residency in the U.S.