Due to the new framework of company law, special legal training is required, which, in addition to the special features of Liechtenstein company law, also comprises the basics of European and comparative law. Knowledge of the special features in Liechtenstein company law, especially of the new law of foundation, is indispensible for entry into the Liechtenstein market for providing legal consulation.

By learning the basics of European and comparative law, the participants will, furthermore, be qualified to provide cross-border consulations and they will be able to remain abreast of European law using the knowledge gained and the techniques learnt.          

Educational Goal
The participants will acquire both basic and detailed knowledge, which will enable them to offer legal consultations regarding Liechtenstein and international company, foundation, and trust laws, as well as in the relevant interdisciplinary fields. They will in particular represent a qualified pool of forward-looking personnel, without however being dependent on Liechtenstein’s location. Having regard to the Bologna declaration, the Universität Liechtenstein wants to make an active contribution to international occupational mobility in Europe with the Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Company, Foundation, and Trust Law.

Graduation
The participants who are present for at least 75 % of the courses requiring attendance, pass all of the exams, and whose master thesis is accepted will graduate from the “Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Company, Foundation, and Trust Law” degree programme. You will be entitled to use the following title: LL.M. (Company, Foundation, and Trust Law).

Target Group
The degree programme is aimed at university graduates, who would like to acquire a comprehensive and practical additional qualification in the area of company, foundation, and trust law. Admission is decided upon by the head of the degree programme, after perusal of the applications which are submitted in full and on time.

Curriculum
The curriculum is spread over three semesters and is modular in form. The courses requiring attendance are dispersed over the first 2.5 semesters and generally take place once every four weeks, for the whole of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. For the most part, the third semester is dedicated to writing the master thesis. There are a total of seven semester examinations, all of which must be passed and each of which may be resat once. The master thesis must receive a grading of at least 4.0 from the supervisor.

Next start: September 2012

Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the entire degree programme amount to CHF 26,800. The tuition fees include the normal examination fees, but not the expenses for study trips or for supplementary teaching materials. For resits or taking examinations at a later date, a fee of CHF 350 will be charged.

The tuition fees for individual modules are available on request from the director of the degree programme.

Organisational and Advisary Academic Board
Johannes von Schönfeld
Executive Director
Telefon +423 265 11 82
Fax +423 265 11 12


Operational Support and Administration
Jasmine Werle
Programme Administrator
Telefon +423 265 11 91
Fax +423 265 11 12