The way law schools function and operate in the US blew my mind, especially their Socratic method of lectures.
First Person Accounts: Garima Prakash on the IELPO LL.M.
In 2017, Garima Prakash completed the University of Barcelona's Master of Laws in International Economic Law and Policy (IELPO LL.M.)
First Person Accounts: Malavika Parthasarathy, LL.M. candidate at University of Chicago
For both graduates and students, I think it is crucial to understand the kind of financial commitment that an LL.M. would require.
First Person Accounts: Supraja Subramanian on the MSc. at Edinburgh Napier, LL.M. at Maastricht University
Remember that an LLM is not the only option out there! In depth research is necessary as every degree, every university and every course offers something different.
First Person Accounts: Roshni Menon on the Chevening Scholarship, applying for the King’s College LL.M.
I did not want to do a master’s degree for the sake of doing one. Because to my mind, it is more than just a career milestone - rather, it needs to serve some predefined purpose.
First Person Accounts: Niyati Jigyasi on the Taxation LL.M. at Georgetown University Law Centre
The entire process of applications is tiring and stressful, but the kind of exposure you get during your one year of LL.M, at a personal and professional level, will make it all worth it.
First Person Accounts: Aarthi Sivarajan on the LL.M. at Georgetown, JD at Singapore Management University
GULC allows LL.M. students to pursue an externship program in the Spring Semester, which I felt would increase my practical exposure in the United States in addition to theoretical knowledge.
First Person Accounts: Anjali Chawla on the International Commercial Arbitration LL.M. (ICAL), Stockholm University
We are the group of only 25 students, which implies that everyone here is purely on merits and probably the best in their sphere.
First Person Accounts: Shiv Sidharth on the LL.M. in International Law at The Fletcher School
Fletcher has really a great pool of faculties, which are at par with any other elite institution around the world, in terms of academics and professional expertise.
First Person Accounts: Mohit Khubchandani on the LL.M. at Stanford Law School, career in International Law
Public International Law can seem like a bumpy road, especially in the initial years of your practice. You have to zone out yourselves and not look at the steady career progression of your peers working at law firms or as litigators.
First Person Accounts: Roshni Mandal on the LL.M. at Singapore Management University (SMU)
Apart from academics, I have developed my management skills, strengthened my critical thinking and autonomous intellect.
First Person Accounts: Pavani N. Bhat on the LL.M. at Harvard Law School
One of the great things about HLS is the infinite amount of lunch/coffee talks on so many interesting contemporary and historical legal issues. Not only that, you can also cross-register for courses at other Harvard schools.
First Person Accounts: Shakha Jha on the LL.M. from the National University of Singapore (NUS)
At NUS, we used to have 24 hour open book exams, video making, preparing opinions for real life cases at hand, surprise quizzes, etc. which were although demanding, but absolutely interesting and fun.
First Person Accounts: Gitanjali Kapur on the LL.M. at the University of Cambridge
I think my stint abroad gave me certain confidence to take clients independently. The experience of an LLM instilled a new- found sense of self conviction.
First Person Accounts: Aakanksha Mishra on the LL.M. at Georgetown University Law Centre
The strong research and analytical skills that I gained while pursuing my LLM coursework have enabled me to quickly grasp and respond to new legal developments.
First Person Accounts: Almitra Gupta on the LL.M. at Penn Law, Executive LL.M. at King’s College London
Make the most of your LLM experience by meeting and interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Seek to create meaningful bonds with people without only focusing on what’s in it for me.