(AGENPARL) – LUXEMBOURG mer 29 marzo 2023

The partnership between the University of Pisa and the University of Luxembourg is quite new. How did you hear about it and why did you decide to apply for the Master in European Business Law?

Thanks to the University of Pisa’s student delegation Facebook page, I learned about the University of Luxembourg. A Master’s degree focused on the most important aspects of the European Union and located at the heart of the European institutions sounded quite intriguing. Additionally, a year of study with the prospect of gaining work experience through the internship programme during the second semester seemed like a perfect opportunity to improve my CV and improve my chances of securing employment anywhere in Europe, right after finishing the Master. 

What did you study before you joined our Master in European Business Law?

I hold a Master’s degree in law from the University of Pisa and I also studied abroad twice within the Erasmus Programme. I had already touched on European law throughout my studies, but I could not study it as thoroughly as I am doing now thanks to the Master in European Business Law.

How was the application process and the support you received from the University of Luxembourg?

The application process was clear and fast. It did not last more than two or three weeks, and the administration was always available.

The University offered me the opportunity to rent a room or an apartment at a lower and competitive price in comparison with the Luxembourgish market. That is why I recommend applying as soon as possible, since there is a long list of students who apply for University housing, and it is not easy to find an accommodation in the private market for the students. However, many students commute from France, Belgium or Germany to study in Luxembourg where the rental market offers lower prices than Luxembourg.

Luxembourg is well connected by a structured network of buses, trams and trains which are free all over the country! Moreover, the airport offers good connections between Luxembourg and the rest of Europe.

Tell us a little bit about your first semester at the University of Luxembourg. Which courses from which professors did you particularly like and why? How was student life in Luxembourg?

The classes at the University are highly interactive and engaging. With a class size of fewer than 30 students, there is ample opportunity for students to engage with the professor and participate actively in the coursework. This leads to a more thorough understanding of the topics being covered.

When there are no classes, students can take advantage of the spacious campus located outside the capital, or they can visit the big national library near the law school. I should also mention the advantage of accessing the European Court of Justice library which is located in Luxembourg.

Since the general European Union law course at my former institution did not cover EU business in depth, I enjoyed the EU business classes even more (Competition law, IP law, Consumer law etc.).

I was highly impressed of the teaching quality at the University. The professors, many of whom are internationally recognised, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. This includes judges from the Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights, making the Master programme truly unique.

Last but certainly not least, I greatly appreciated the diverse, multicultural composition of the classes. The opportunity to engage with students from various backgrounds and perspectives was incredibly enriching, and it was fascinating to see how much common ground we could find among our differences.

Do you have an advice for students (from the University of Pisa), who might be interested in this programme?

The University of Luxembourg is your best option if you speak English and a little French and want to expand your career internationally or make it more appealing to the Italian market.

A one-year degree, the opportunity to do an internship at a company, law firm, institution, bank, etc., the network of the Luxembourgish market, are all steps in the direction of a successful career.

Another advantage of attending the University of Luxembourg is the support students receive for their job search. There is an office in charge of helping with the search for an internship, workshops are organised for CV writing, cover letters, job interviews, and meetings are often organised with recruiters from companies and law firms so that students can learn about career possibilities.

At 20 years old, the University is still young, but because of its investments and resources, it is already ranked among the world’s top legal schools. The value of attending the Master programme is demonstrated by the employment prospects of its alumni.

Fonte/Source: https://wwwfr.uni.lu/index.php/fdef/actualites/taking_the_fast_track_to_a_master_in_european_business_law