In 2008, there were more than 70 lawyers in Budapest at different stages of progress towards the degree.

Candidates came from 30 countries from around the world:

Albania, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, and Ukraine.

Some had substantial legal experience in their local jurisdiction representing international clients, and some were young lawyers advancing their careers.

Age Breakdown (2006-2008) - Average Age - 37 years

Under 30 —   20%   30-35 —   28%   35-40 —   16%   Over 40 —   36%

Experience Breakdown in Years (2006-2008) - Average Experience - 12 years

Under 5 —   22%   5-10 —   24%   Over 10 —   54%

These statistics are revealing, because they clearly establish that the program achieves a very high level of sophistication and adds educational value to lawyers with as much as thirty years of legal experience, in some cases.

Most importantly, and this is very exciting for us, we will graduate the first class to earn the LL.M. in U.S. and Global Business Law at the Suffolk University Law School Commencement ceremony in May 2009. Approximately 25 lawyers from all over the world will come to receive their diplomas and to enjoy the weekend's festivities in Boston.