Career Paths
The LL.M. in Food Law equips participants with advanced expertise in the legal, regulatory and policy dimensions of the global food and agrifood sector — an area of increasing strategic relevance at EU and international level.

Graduates pursue or strengthen careers in:

• Law firms (food regulation, trade, compliance and regulatory advisory)
• Legal and regulatory departments of agrifood companies and multinational corporations
• Public affairs and institutional affairs functions
• Regulatory and policy consulting firms
• Advocacy and stakeholder engagement roles at national, EU and international level
• International organizations, regulatory authorities and public institutions involved in food systems governance

Partnerships and Institutional Agreements
Over the years, the LL.M. in Food Law has developed a solid network of cooperation agreements with leading institutions operating in food law, agrifood regulation, international trade and global governance. These partnerships enrich the program through guest lectures, joint initiatives, research collaboration and direct interaction with high-level practitioners.

The Master benefits from collaboration and internship agreements with institutions and organizations including, among others:

International Organizations

• Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – ICC Italy
• World Farmers’ Organization (WFO)

European Institutions and Agencies

• Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO)
• European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Public Authorities

• ICQRF – Central Inspectorate for Fraud Repression and Quality Protection of Agri-food Products
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF)

Law Firms, Companies and Professional Organizations

• Fratini & Vergano
• LCA Studio Legale
• Unione Italiana Vini

These collaborations reflect the interdisciplinary and international nature of the program and its strong integration within the agrifood regulatory ecosystem.

Internships and Professional Opportunities
Internships are not mandatory and are not automatically guaranteed. However, thanks to the established network of institutional and professional partners, students may access internship and traineeship opportunities in international organizations, EU bodies, public authorities, law firms and companies, subject to availability and selection procedures of the hosting institutions. The program also provides career orientation support, including CV and interview guidance, and regularly circulates professional opportunities shared by faculty members, alumni and partner institutions.

A Consolidated and Long-Term Professional Network
The LL.M. in Food Law has built a consolidated international community of alumni, faculty members, institutions and sector professionals. Participants become part of an active and long-standing network that extends well beyond graduation, with continuous exchange of collaboration opportunities, professional calls and sector initiatives. This professional ecosystem represents one of the key added values of the program, fostering durable connections across law firms, corporations, consultancies, international organizations and public institutions engaged in food law and global food governance.