Here are five schools that a student should consider applying to if they are interested in a career in International Relations.
First Person Accounts: Arpit Mallick on the International Dispute Resolution LL.M., Humboldt University
I started the LL.M. expecting a great academic experience, and now I find myself part of the IDR LLM family!
Searching for the ideal master’s course for you? Here is some useful advice
Keep all of your options open at the beginning of the college search process. There are thousands of law schools and each may have their own strengths and weaknesses.
My only advice is to dream big: Dyuti Rikhi on the LL.M. in IP, University of Glasgow
Dyuti Rikhi is a 2019 graduate of the University of Glasgow, where she completed an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law. In this FPA, the 2017 law graduate shares her reasons for opting for the University of Glasgow, the importance of scholarships, and a whole lot more.
First Person Accounts: Sanchita Ain on the Human Rights LL.M. at Essex University
Sanchita Ain is an Advocate On Record in the Supreme Court of India and has completed a B.A.LL.B from Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University and an LL.M from the University of Essex in International Human Rights.
Chasing dreams: How to find the University that is best for you
Harsh Mahaseth As you may have realised, there are many options when you decide to apply for universities, and so it is very important to search for a university that fits your needs. One should not look only at the world university rankings and decide on their postgraduate studies; this might not lead to the … Continue reading Chasing dreams: How to find the University that is best for you
First Person Accounts: Dhakshayanee Srinivasan on the Humanitarian Law LL.M. at the National University of Ireland, Galway
Dhakshayanee Srinivasan recently completed the LL.M. (Peace Operations, Humanitarian Law & Conflict) from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Be a student of the world around you: Sanjana Tikkoo, MBA (Tuck School of Business), BA LLB (Jamia Milia Islamia)
I wanted to add elements of decision orientation to my skills of process orientation and drive transactions instead of being driven by the process. So, I decided to get an MBA to round-out my skillset before moving over to investment banking.
#Alert: NUS Law inviting applications for Post-Doc Fellowships [Apply by Dec 31]
NUS Law is inviting applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions commencing in AY2021-2022.
First Person Accounts: Wajahat Jilani on the Competition Law LL.M. at King’s College London
Wajahat Jilani is currently pursuing an LL.M. with a focus on Competition Law at King's College London. He enrolled for the master's course just after finishing his B.A.LL.B course from the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University.
I want to give back to society in the form of research: Momina Zahan, Banasthali Vidyapith
Science, Law and Social Science were my choices with the hope that even if I could not become a doctor of human being and cure their disease, I can be a doctor of the society so as to cure its illness.
#Alert: NUS Law calling for PhD applications [Apply by Nov 15]
NUS Law offering up to three fully funded places for its PhD programme starting August 2021.
Academy is not just a job, it’s a calling: Prof. Patrick Osode, Nelson Mandela School of Law
Professor Patrick Osode is a professor of law at the Nelson Mandela School of Law, University of Fort Hare.
First Person Accounts: Maitreyee Kulkarni on the LL.M. at Institute for Law & Finance
The most important and differentiating factor of the ILF LL.M. course was that the curriculum built in 2 months of mandatory internship.
First Person Accounts: Shanu Jain on the Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS)
I would strongly recommend prospective applicants who wish to pursue LLM in the courses relating to dispute resolution/settlement to at least gain two years of experience, which must include some exposure to the trial-court advocacy.
First Person Accounts: Harleen Sethi on the IP & Tech Law LL.M. at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
My number one advice to any LL.M. applicant would be to be a 100% sure as to why you want to pursue your masters and what value addition will the course bring to the table.