VdA’s managing partner, João Vieira de Almeida, stated: 'As a top Portuguese independent firm, with strong ties with the local community, VdA is deeply committed to further the depth and reach of the legal profession in Portugal, supporting various initiatives dedicated to the promotion of innovation and excellence in law. By joining the LL.M Católica project, we know we are teaming up with the best in the academic field to help raise the standards and breed a new perspective and experience into the market.'

LL.M. Católica is an intensive, advanced programme, directed specifically at those, who seek an active professional practice in international trade and business. LL.M Católica meets the expectations and goals of both experienced lawyers, who want to broaden their skills and knowledge, and younger associates seeking to enhance their opportunities of an international career.

LL.M. is an innovative one year programme, focused on International Trade and Business Law. It is delivered in English, and
provides expertise to a limited number of selected lawyers, mostly practitioners, coming from different countries.

LL.M. Católica’s outstanding faculty is made up of a group of top scholars and lawyers from our law school and other prestigious American and European universities, using interactive and Socratic teaching methods, based on case studies and supported by an online platform.

For more details please visit the Catholic University of Portugal website www.fd.lisboa.ucp.pt