We all know doing an LLM in a foreign country is a huge investment but believe me, that with the right dose of effort and commitment it will eventually pay out.
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First Person Accounts: Heli Pathak on the Public International Law LL.M. at Leiden University
My advice would be to make a reasoned, calculated and thorough decision before pursuing a master’s degree abroad. Such
Captain Obvious strikes again or Law Schools can build India recruitments by building an online presence
Targeted campaigns on Facebook for instance can be up and running for less than 5 cents a click; higher visibility campaigns (resulting in nearly 50,000 clicks a month) can be had for roughly 20 cents a click
The Game Changers: Sanket Palshikar, LL.M. from the Victoria University of Wellington
When things went south, his words of encouragement always uplifted my spirits. He is one of the very few persons who still encourages me to take up further studies and be enrolled as a solicitor and barrister in NZ
The Game Changers: Shiv Sidharth, LL.M., Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy
In this post, Shiv Sidharth discusses the Game Changer in his time as an LL.M. student at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University.
First Person Accounts: Namit Jain on the JD at University of Illinois
Having been in the US legal industry for almost four years now, I’d say that JDs definitely have an edge because it’s the more popular degree in the US and is what most practicing attorneys are familiar with.
First Person Accounts: Avantika Bhandari on the SJD from Penn State, LLM from UNH Franklin Pierce
Avantika Bhandari recently obtained an S.J.D. from Penn State University, and also holds an LL.M. from the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law.
First Person Accounts: Shambhavi Shekokar on the International Human Rights LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School
First Person Accounts (FPA’s) are meant to provide a first-hand account of Indian graduates who have pursued, or are pursuing, a post-graduate course (LL.M. or otherwise) from different universities across the world. Shambhavi Shekokar is part of the Class of ’22, at the Notre Dame Law School where she is pursuing an LL.M. in International…… Continue reading First Person Accounts: Shambhavi Shekokar on the International Human Rights LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School
First Person Accounts: Joshika Saraf on the LL.M. at SOAS + Clinical Legal Ed
Joshika Saraf is a Lecturer (Clinical Legal Education) at the Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. In 2019, she graduated with an LL.M. in Human Rights, Conflict and Justice at the School of Oriental & African Studies.
The worst business decision I have ever made. And why I refuse to correct it.
A large part of the reason is pure ego. My time is important, it is valuable. It is time that needs to be paid for.
The ONE thing that will increase your LL.M. admission chances (Warning: It is terribly boring)
Photo by Jouwen Wang on Unsplash Identify referees who will give you that “perfect” recommendation letter. Raise your grades over the next semester or two. Get some publications done. How about showcasing leadership abilities? Perhaps engage in some form of social service which you can then use in your personal statement? Any or all of these might improve…… Continue reading The ONE thing that will increase your LL.M. admission chances (Warning: It is terribly boring)
LL.M. recruitments & Covid: How international law schools can navigate uncertainty, fear and grief in India
It is not too surprising that a number of law school clients have decided to either postpone their current recruitment activities for India or reconfigure them in some way or the other. Underneath this change of strategy is a fairly simple question: with India suffering one of her worst health disasters, is this really a…… Continue reading LL.M. recruitments & Covid: How international law schools can navigate uncertainty, fear and grief in India
First Person Accounts: Shweta Duggal on the Berkeley LL.M., California Bar & more
Networking! Networking! Networking! The U.S. legal market is extremely competitive and LL.M.s do not have a level playing field. We are often, if not always, pitted against J.D.s. In terms of finding employment
FPA International: Liana Cercel on the TADS LL.M., investment arbitration & more
Also, it is not a time to be shy and coy – it is best to come forward and be specific with what it is you are seeking and why you would be a good fit.
First Person Accounts: Henaa Mall on the LL.M. at University of Toronto, starting a language school & more
There are multiple ways to connect with existing law students, articling students and lawyers in Canada. Reach out to them, ask for their time and pay attention to every single word that they say.
Looking back to look ahead: Some predictions on foreign law schools & India LL.M. recruitments in 2021
What does 2021 hold for international law schools who are looking to recruit from India?