After finishing law school with a degree focused on business law from the University of Liège in Belgium, Julien Adam was looking to deepen his education. He found it at Fordham Law, where he’ll be graduating with an LL.M. in Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law in 2024. Studying in New York has paid off, and Adam is already working at a New York-based firm while finishing his LL.M.
Why did you choose Fordham Law?
Fordham Law was recommended to me by colleagues at my law firm, based on Fordham’s reputation for training people in a pragmatic way, which really is what the professional world is looking for—and in particular, it is something Big Law is definitely looking for.
What do you like about studying law in New York City?
I love that you can do virtually anything you want in New York City: whatever your hobbies or passions, you will have something to live for (culture, arts, sports). And you have all of this while also staying at the core of the world’s financial center, which allows you to easily connect with people, not only from your industry but also (and even more interestingly), from a broad spectrum of industries). That is what makes New York so rich.
What is your favorite moment/experience at Fordham Law?
I have a lot of favorite moments, but if I had to choose one I would say the orientation period: this is where the schedule is condensed so you get to spend time with the amazingly talented people that constitute your class. There are also a multitude of events organized by Fordham so that we get to connect more generally with people. This is when you are creating friendships that will last. You know that one day your paths will cross again, as everyone progresses in their successful careers across the globe.
What do you hope to do when you graduate?
I am already working in a U.S. law firm, so as soon as I graduate I hope to sit for the New York Bar exam and continue this fantastic U.S. journey.
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