Meet: Liza - MLB Student from Georgia

Each year people from all over the world come to study the Bucerius Master of Law and Business. In the Meet interviews they tell their stories.

Education & Study | 01/13/2026

Where did you work before coming to Bucerius?

Before coming to Bucerius, I worked in in-house legal roles in Georgia, most recently at Construction Service LLC, a company operating in a highly regulated and project-based environment. In this role, I worked closely with management on corporate and regulatory matters and was involved in complex contractual and compliance issues.

Previously, I worked in the insurance sector and in an international healthcare company, where I dealt with cross-border legal matters and compliance across multiple jurisdictions and coordinated with external counsel. Alongside my in-house work, I am a member of the Georgian Bar Association and a certified court mediator, handling cases referred by Georgian courts.

Working at the intersection of law, business teams, and regulators made me realize how important it is for lawyers to understand not only legal rules, but also how legal decisions impact business operations which directly motivated my decision to pursue the MLB Program.

Why did you decide to study in Germany?

Germany offers a strong combination of academic excellence and a practice-oriented legal culture, particularly in how legal rules are applied within structured, highly regulated business environments. During my studies and professional experience in Georgia, I frequently encountered commercial and civil law concepts influenced by German legal scholarship, which sparked my interest in studying law in Germany firsthand.

I have been interested in Bucerius Law School since 2019, when I met the Bucerius Vis Moot team at the Tbilisi Pre-Moot. Their professionalism, teamwork, and international outlook left a lasting impression and introduced me to Bucerius as an institution that takes legal education seriously while remaining deeply connected to practice.

This interest was later reinforced when I participated in the Bucerius Summer Program in AI, Legal Technology and Operations. Experiencing the academic environment, teaching approach, and interdisciplinary focus confirmed that Germany and Bucerius in particular is the right place for me to continue my legal education and to deepen my understanding of how law, business, and modern legal practice interact.

What makes the MLB Program so special in your opinion?

What makes the MLB Program special for me is how naturally it connects law with the way businesses actually work. In my previous in-house roles, I often saw that legal advice only works when it fits into business decisions, timelines, and risk considerations not when it stays purely theoretical.

The MLB Program reflects this reality. It doesn’t treat law and business as two separate worlds, but brings them together through practical courses, case-based learning, and collaboration. That was especially clear to me when I attended the Bucerius Summer Program in AI, Legal Technology and Operations. Experiencing the classes and discussions firsthand made me realize how much I value this interdisciplinary approach.

For me, the MLB Program is not about adding another degree but about learning how to think and work as a lawyer who understands business logic and can communicate effectively across teams. That’s what makes it the right program for my next step.

What are the biggest differences between Germany and Georgia?

Germany and Georgia differ in their approach to structure and communication. Germany is characterized by systematic organization, clear rules, and direct interactions, while Georgia places greater emphasis on flexibility, personal connections, and warmth in communication.

These cultural tendencies are also reflected in the workplace: German work culture prioritizes planning and punctuality, whereas in Georgia, collaboration often takes a more informal and relational approach.

What’s an experience in Hamburg that is completely new to you?

What’s completely new for me is living in a city so efficiently organized and connected to water. While I’ve seen multicultural cities before, I’ve never experienced public systems that work so smoothly. Hamburg’s calm yet inspiring atmosphere makes it truly unique.

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How do you like living in Hamburg?

I really enjoy it. Hamburg is international, refined, and peaceful — a perfect balance between focus and quality of life. I love walking by the Alster, exploring cafés, and feeling how open and welcoming the city is to students.

You are a contracts specialist– What are your future career plans?

My career goal is to work in an international legal or compliance environment where I can combine my background in contract law, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance with legal operations and technology.

In the short to medium term, I aim to develop further as an in-house or international legal professional, focusing on contract management, process optimization, and risk assessment in cross-border settings. I am particularly interested in how technology can be used to automate contracts, improve compliance workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.

In the long term, I want to contribute to modernizing legal functions by making them more efficient, business-oriented, and aligned with organizational strategy especially in complex and regulated industries.

What advice would you give to future students coming to Bucerius?

Be curious, proactive, and open. Take full advantage of the professors, workshops, and the international environment. And most importantly — don’t give up easily- it took me three years to get here because of financial hurdles, but with persistence, a partial tuition waiver and a scholarship, I made it. The journey is worth it — every obstacle is part of the story you’ll be proud to tell.

Liza, Thanks for the interview!

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