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?
The numbers game: A foreign LL.M. and employment abroad
Will the (foreign) LL.M. help get you a job abroad? It might. It might not.
Four of the most common mistakes made in a Statement of Purpose
Given that there is no “magic formula” for drafting the unicorn that is the perfect SoP, what I have decided to do instead is focus on some of the most common mistakes made while writing an SoP.
First Person Accounts (International): Fidan Abdurrahimli on the LL.M. in International Human Rights at Lund University
I loved my time at Lund University and in Sweden generally. It created memories that will last my entire life. The academic atmosphere was very different than what I used to have back in my country.
First Person Accounts (International): Yasmeen Eesa on the LL.M. at Syracuse College of Law, US Bar qualifications
Yasmeen Eesa is a Syrian law graduate who completed an LL.M. from the Syracuse University College of Law in 2019.
Our mission is to create a community of LL.M. alumni: Vincenzo D’Angelo, Co-founder of Law In the City
Founded by two LL.M. graduates of Brooklyn Law School, Law In The City is meant to be an "inside guide" to an LL.M. in New York City.
First Person Accounts: Sreejita Mitra on LL.M. applications at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)
I had two criteria while shortlisting universities. First was the country I wanted to study in and second was the course. The UK was always my preferred choice and the universities I decided to apply to were the ones that had impressive Competition Law Courses
First Person Accounts: Tejas Mundley on the LL.M. Finance at the Institute for Law & Finance
In terms of ties with the industry, the ILF courses are taught by mostly partners and legal heads at leading firms and companies such as Baker McKenzie, Allen and Overy, Allianz Global Investors, etc.
First Person Accounts (International): Sharareh Dastmalchi on the IDR LLM at Humboldt University of Berlin
Sharareh Dastmalchi is an Iranian law graduate who recently completed the International Dispute Resolution LL.M. from the Humboldt University of Berlin. In this interview, she discusses her reasons for enrolling for this particular master's, the course itself, and a whole lot more.
The Amicus Interviews: Ananya Chhaochharia on MPP applications, Paint It Red & more
The MPP degree is an intersectional and practical course which aims to manage all three pillars of public policy – design, execution, and communication.
First Person Accounts: Sandeep Somisetty on the Juris Doctor (JD) at UC Irvine, Columbia Law School
I was convinced that the engaging style of the Socratic pedagogy and the focus on practical clinical education in the US was what I wanted.
The Amicus Interviews: Shreya Jain on International Commercial Arbitration, the HLS LL.M.
The Amicus Interviews are meant for broader discussions on legal education, and the legal profession at the global level. Along with the legal research and law schools, these interviews are meant to bring across a slightly "macro" perspective on things. Shreya Jain is a 2014 graduate of NLSIU, Bangalore who went on to complete an … Continue reading The Amicus Interviews: Shreya Jain on International Commercial Arbitration, the HLS LL.M.
The Amicus Interviews: Heather Katharine Allansdottir, Bifrost University
One piece of advice I would give prospective doctoral students of any discipline is to have a very clear idea of what you want to enact but also be aware and prepared for the fact that this will change.