We live in a world which really allows us to be innovative with the work we would like to do. So, take that risk to try out what you truly like. And don’t worry if things don’t work out, a law degree is a fantastic safety net and you can always come back to more traditional careers.
Tag: Law Schools
The LLM #Admission Interviews: Andrea McLeod-Karim, Victoria University of Wellington
While it is always disappointing to need to delay plans, students should remember that they’re not alone, there are thousands of students worldwide in a similar situation. They should choose the best option for them as per their safety, learning outcomes and the experience they’ll receive.
The Indian law graduate, foreign law schools, and the “M” word
With an estimated hundred thousand new law graduates every year, it is not surprising that international law schools are increasing their focus on India.
Amicus Partners to work with Bar & Bench for law school marketing activities
Amicus Partners is pleased to announce an exclusive tie up with the Indian legal news site, Bar & Bench for international law schools.
Why I think recommendation letters are (a bit of) a sham
It is high time that we start questioning the utility of recommendation letters. Or at least initiate an honest conversation about them.
Attend: LEASE LLM Fairs this month (Kochi, Pune & Delhi)
With the LL.M. admission, or rather application, season well and truly on track, the upcoming LL.M. Fairs organised by Legal Pundits could be a good opportunity to directly reach out to law schools you may be interested in enrolling at. The dates of the LLM Fair are as follows: Kochi on 19th October; Pune on…… Continue reading Attend: LEASE LLM Fairs this month (Kochi, Pune & Delhi)
Amicus Podcast: Episode 07 with Kanad Bagchi (Part 2 of 2)
Kanad Bagchi discusses Indian law schools and the research spaces they have created, the advantages of studying abroad, and a whole lot more.
The Fortnightly with Professor John Flood (Part 1)
A Professor of Law at Griffith University, John Flood has written extensively on the changing nature of the legal profession, amongst other things.
The Amicus Interviews: Sidharth Chauhan, NALSAR University
Earlier this year, NALSAR University released a report on possible reforms at our country’s national law universities.The report (accessible here) made a number of suggestions, and also included a fairly comprehensive survey of students across more than a dozen national law universities. The report’s co-investigator, and Assistant Professor at NALSAR, Sidharth Chauhan spoke with me on the…… Continue reading The Amicus Interviews: Sidharth Chauhan, NALSAR University
Introducing the Amicus Podcast: Episode 01
At Amicus Partners, we are always trying to make the LLM application process that much easier. And in order to provide as much information as we can, we have recently launched the Amicus Podcast. In the first episode, Priyadarshini and I discuss the broad aspects of the application process, the things one should keep in mind,…… Continue reading Introducing the Amicus Podcast: Episode 01
Career trajectories of Indian law graduates post a foreign degree
Although an LLM is, by far, the favourite, there are more than a few who have chosen non-law specific courses.
Four web resources every #LLM applicant should utilise
As we have mentioned in our first post, researching on which law school to apply to can be a decidedly exhausting process. Right from deciding which course to study, to law school identification to scholarships, the LLM aspirant can often feel overburdened by these tasks. However, there is help at hand. What with the advent of…… Continue reading Four web resources every #LLM applicant should utilise
Three questions you need to ask if you are thinking about a master’s degree after law
So here you are, scoping out LLM-guide or LLMStudy, speaking with peers and seniors, and (probably) wondering whether it is going to be worth all the effort in the first place. Like I said, this can be a difficult decision to make.