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Who may apply for admission? Admission to the LL.M. program is limited to persons admitted to practice in the United States and/or who hold a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, and/or who hold a law degree from a recognized law school in a non-United States jurisdiction, and/or who are admitted to practice in a non-United States jurisdiction. Admission to the Post-Graduate Certificate program is open to those who hold a relevant first university degree. Who issues the degree and the post-graduate certificate? The LL.M. in Transnational Commercial Practice degree is issued by Lazarski University, a European Union-recognized and highly regarded institution of higher education in Poland. The Post-Graduate Certificate in Transnational Commercial Practice is issued by the Center for International Legal Studies, a non-profit legal education entity based for nearly 50 years in Austria Who are the faculty? Faculty are provided by Lazarski University and the Center for International Legal Studies. How flexible are the Zoom courses? In addition to the “live” Zoom sessions, the classes are archived and uploaded to servers in Europe and China and are available to students 24/7 within 48 hours of conclusion of each class. What about health and travel insurance? It is recommended that participants confirm health and accident insurance cover before travelling abroad. Cancellation insurance is provided on admission without cost to the participant. Where are the residential courses taught? Courses are taught at Central European University in Vienna, Austria, Lazarski University in Warsaw, Poland, and Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary. Are there online courses? Both the LL.M. and PGC programs offer credits online with synchronous and asynchronous structures. Where will I stay during the residential sessions? Lodging information is available for each venue here . When should I apply? Applications from United States, European Union, and European Economic Area citizens are considered up to two weeks prior to commencement of a Vienna, Warsaw, or Budapest session. Non-US, non-EU, and non-EEA citizens must apply not less than six weeks prior to commencement of the selected session to assure that necessary travel documents can be processed. Much earlier application is advised for the Shanghai session if a visa will be required. Application for online courses and commencement of online courses can be done at any time. Can I transfer credits from another post-graduate program? LL.M. credits earned at another qualified institution may be transferred to the LL.M. in Transnational Commercial Practice program, at the discretion of the administration. A transfer fee of US $100 per credit is applicable. Do I need a visa? Citizens of the United States, European Union, and European Economic Area do not require a visa for short-term visits to Austria or Poland. Citizens of other countries should consult with the Austrian or Polish Embassies in their home countries. Citizens of all countries requiring a visa for China should consult with the Chinese Embassy in their home countries.