Eduardo Paschoin O. Campos
“The program efficiently exposes foreign-trained lawyers to the basic structure and dynamics of the U.S. legal system. The classroom environment and the Socratic method promote debate and enhance the student’s argumentative skills — which is extremely valuable.
“Students are constantly exposed to group assignments, which fosters academic and professional exchange. The small size of the program encourages students to build personal connections, which is also crucial in expanding their horizons.
“It is worth pointing out that LL.M.s are considered part of the UVA Law community and academic life. Having the opportunity to take every course together with the J.D. and exchange students was a rich experience that only a tailored program for a small group of students could provide.
“Within this context, professors are always available for questions, for a coffee to discuss your professional goals and career, or even just to know a little more about their students.
“Finally, the John W. Glynn Jr. Law & Business Program was a delightful surprise for me as a transactional lawyer. Under this program, many corporate law-related courses are designed to integrate business and legal analysis into the law school classroom. I will always remember Professor George S. Geis’ discussions in his Corporations class, where students were constantly provoked to think of the business motivation behind each case discussed. This teaching method builds a valuable bridge between the law and the real problems encountered in the business practice. ”