I am honoured to be one of the IMLI alumni. Before joining the LL.M. programme at IMLI, I considered a variety of other options, however, neither of them offered such a unique opportunity to embrace the international nature of maritime law in a truly multicultural environment. During my studies at IMLI I enriched and strengthened both theoretical and practical knowledge in different areas of international maritime law blending practices from the Civil Law and Common Law countries. Such experience is priceless for any practicing maritime lawyer. Lecturers of the Institute and visiting fellows clearly understand the needs of the students from different jurisdictions and the importance of communicating with them in a way that will deepen and broaden their expertise. By helping professionals from different countries to achieve their highest potential, IMLI strongly contributes to the training of qualified international maritime law specialists.