After graduating from Católica Global School of Law, our alumnus Aleksandr Bogdan took his academic journey global through a Double Degree LL.M. at Cornell Law School.
Now halfway through this experience, Aleksandr shares his insights and highlights from this exciting new chapter. Read his story below.
Aleksandr Bogdan
LL.M. Law in a Digital Economy
2024-2025
My LL.M. Double Degree 2025/2026 experience at Cornell Law School so far has been intense and highly formative. The academic environment at the Ivy League University is rigorous. Classes are taught by brilliant scholars and practitioners who push students to engage and think independently. This high level of challenge makes achievements like receiving the Excellence for the Future Award in our LL.M. course after my first semester especially meaningful.
Ithaca, a small town in upstate New York, feels like its own universe. Surrounded by remarkable natural landscapes and still within reach of New York City, it offers both space to explore and time to reset. At the same time, Cornell’s campus life is vibrant and full of opportunities. From student associations to sports and events, there is always something happening beyond the classroom. I wanted to be part of that energy, so I took an active role in shaping student life and representing my peers, more than 100 students from 24 countries. As the elected President of the LL.M. Association and Representative in the Cornell Law Student Association, I hold two key positions that allow me to give back and contribute to the Cornell community.
Studying in the United States remains a privilege. I will continue to embrace the American Dream, aim for the New York Bar Exam, and remain deeply grateful to Católica Global School of Law for the unique opportunity to pursue the Double Degree LL.M. at Cornell Law School. I encourage future students to take this step and am always available to support and give advice.