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
Category: First Person Accounts
First Person Accounts are interviews with Indian law graduates who have pursued a post-masters course outside the country. Read FPAs to find out about the learning experience from different law schools across the world.
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.
Some times it is okay to not have a plan, Anjali Rawat on the BCL at Oxford University
Oxford prides itself on the unique tutorial system alongside traditional lecture and seminar method of teaching.
First Person Accounts: Angela Dsouza on the Intellectual Property LL.M. at Queen Mary University of London
Angela Dsouza is a 2019 LL.M. graduate of Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) where she opted for the Intellectual Property LL.M.
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.
TAU offers more flexibility than traditional universities: Robin Sharma, LL.M. graduate from Tel Aviv University
Robin Sharma recently completed his L.L.M. from Tel Aviv University, Israel (Class of ‘20). After completing his B.A., L.L. B from NALSAR University of Law in 2018 he worked as a legal strategist before enrolling for a master’s course.
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.
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!
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.
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.