Vicente Valdes
“My overall experience at UVA Law was great. During the yearlong LL.M. program I had exposure to real American life in Virginia, the birthplace of the U.S. and a state that has had a key role on its history.
“Additionally, you can have the big campus experience, with the opportunity to attend to film and book festivals, concerts and sports events. I will never forget celebrating with my LL.M. fellows when UVA won the NCAA basketball tournament. Without a doubt that experience strengthened the bonds among us.
“In the classroom my experience was even better. Before the LL.M., I worked almost five years in capital markets, doing deals involving the U.S. market. In six months, I gained more insight and knowledge about securities regulation here than my previous years studying and working in my country.
“Finally, almost each week there were events, conferences, debates and speakers addressing legal, political and social issues. One remarkable moment was to attend the interview of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.”