Graduation July 2025

Dear Graduates,

this past Saturday, we had the great joy and privilege of celebrating your graduation together with the unifr, faculty of law.

It was a truly special moment - for you, for us at the IBL, for your families and friends. We are proud to share that this semester 37 LL.M. and 4 CAS students from 23 countries graduated from the IBL.

Many of you travelled to Fribourg from around the world, some meeting your classmates and professors in person for the very first time. It was deeply moving to see you there, to witness the friendships, stories, and pride you brought with you. To our online graduates who could not attend in person - especially those facing challenging geopolitical situations - please know that your presence was equally felt and your achievement equally celebrated. You are, and always will be, a vital part of our IBL community. Graduation is always a moment of joy and of parting. In German, we say: ‘Ihr seid mit ans Herz gewachsen’ - you have grown dear to us. And while new students will join the IBL, your place in our hearts is unique and irreplaceable. We are incredibly proud of what you have accomplished.

We hope that your Master of Laws or Certificate of Advanced Studies will open the doors you seek - doors to new careers, new countries, new dreams.

May it give you the confidence and credentials to continue making a difference in the world.

With heartfelt congratulations,

Michelle