Tenzin Kunsel is currently an LL.M. candidate at Fordham Law School, and a 2017 graduate from the M.S. Ramaiah College of Law in Bangalore.
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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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Interested in a foreign LL.M. in Asia? These are the law schools you should look at.
Asian universities regularly feature in the best law schools of the world, and even if you are not into rankings, these universities merit a second look for anyone interested in an LL.M. abroad.
Some Expert Advice: Doctoral Studies in Law and a Career in Legal Academia
As a legal academic, you may also be drawn upon for advice by governmental bodies, NGOs, policy and think tanks, and other relevant organisations in public life, and this can be very rewarding.
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.
Some Expert Advice: Doctoral studies in law (Part I)
A PhD in law is a chance, perhaps a unique chance, to carve out a place for yourself as a singular expert on one specific aspect of law.
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 (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.