LLM in International Business Law

Odette Yankulije, Rwanda

LLM in International Business Law 2009-10

"I hold a Law degree from the University of Rwanda and masters in Public Administration from the National School of Public Administration, University of Quebec. I am a practicing lawyer working with the Ministry of Justice in Rwanda/ Attorney General's office in the Legislative drafting department.

I have always wanted to undertake a master's programme in Law and Queen Mary University of London through the Cherie Blair Foundation programme of capacity building to the Government of Rwanda accorded me the opportunity to. My employer has selected me to be on that scholarship scheme.

At Queen Mary, I was welcomed by the diverse cultures of international students that made my stay comfortable. I was particularly impressed by the choice preferences we were accorded to undertake during my course of study. Consequently I have specialized in International Business law.

With this specialism, I am able to work in the public service and contribute towards the development of the commercial sector in my country. Further, given Queen Mary's reputation on the job market, I am confident I shall work in the competitive private sector as well.

Queen Mary accorded me the opportunity to learn in a friendly environment with diverse cultures because of its International reputation. Since graduating, I have returned to work for the Ministry of Justice."

Tim Van Veen, Holland

LLM in International Business Law 2007-2008

Tim Van Veen, Holland, Associate, Baker McKenzie

“After my LLM Dutch Private Law at Utrecht University, I had the opportunity to study abroad. Essentially, I chose to do an LLM International Business Law at Queen Mary in London, whilst London is one of the most exciting cities in the world and due to the fact that Queen Mary has a splendid reputation. During my year in London I gained experience abroad and I have further developed my (legal) English as well as my know-how.

My LLM degree as well as a letter of recommendation from one of my professors was of paramount importance in getting a job in the middle of the credit crunch. I now am a lawyer at Baker & McKenzie Amsterdam (Litigation department). I had a great time in London whilst studying at Queen Mary. In addition, my experience is that Queen Mary is always willing to support new ideas.

Wet-Li Sung, Taiwan

LLM International Business Law 2008-09

“I took my bachelor’s degree in Financial and Economic Law at Fu-Jen Catholic University (FJU) in June 2005. I then worked as a maritime legal specialist as a Taiwanese representative of an internationalized British company for about two years.

I chose Queen Mary University of London because of its well known reputation all over the world and its educational efforts being highly recognised by many great academic institutions.

The School of law is located in the centre of Legal London where you can get easy access to one of the best law libraries, IALS and public and private sources.

The main campus is in Mile End, which is about 10 minutes by underground train to central London, and is all-round and fully equipped with dormitories, leisure centres and a lovely canal. We all enjoy the not-too-crowded Mile End campus after school and the simultaneous advantage – cheaper living expenses!

I am enjoying the courses very much. Queen Mary, University of London provides a very wide range of courses for students to choose. In addition, the teaching fellows (some are practitioners, whilst others are senior lecturers) are so active in helping us do research.”