Avantika Bhandari recently obtained an S.J.D. from Penn State University, and also holds an LL.M. from the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law.
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NUS Law offering Post Doctoral Fellowships (Apply by Dec 31)
NUS Law is now inviting applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions commencing in AY2022-2023.
NUS Law seeking applicants for fully funded Ph.D. (Apply by Nov 15)
NUS Law is offering up to four fully funded places for its PhD programme starting August 2022
First Person Accounts: Shambhavi Shekokar on the International Human Rights LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School
First Person Accounts (FPA’s) are meant to provide a first-hand account of Indian graduates who have pursued, or are pursuing, a post-graduate course (LL.M. or otherwise) from different universities across the world. Shambhavi Shekokar is part of the Class of ’22, at the Notre Dame Law School where she is pursuing an LL.M. in International…… Continue reading First Person Accounts: Shambhavi Shekokar on the International Human Rights LL.M. at Notre Dame Law School
First Person Accounts: Joshika Saraf on the LL.M. at SOAS + Clinical Legal Ed
Joshika Saraf is a Lecturer (Clinical Legal Education) at the Jindal Global Law School, Sonipat. In 2019, she graduated with an LL.M. in Human Rights, Conflict and Justice at the School of Oriental & African Studies.
The worst business decision I have ever made. And why I refuse to correct it.
A large part of the reason is pure ego. My time is important, it is valuable. It is time that needs to be paid for.
The ONE thing that will increase your LL.M. admission chances (Warning: It is terribly boring)
Photo by Jouwen Wang on Unsplash Identify referees who will give you that “perfect” recommendation letter. Raise your grades over the next semester or two. Get some publications done. How about showcasing leadership abilities? Perhaps engage in some form of social service which you can then use in your personal statement? Any or all of these might improve…… Continue reading The ONE thing that will increase your LL.M. admission chances (Warning: It is terribly boring)
Gaining Double the Experience: Master’s Degrees & University Collaborations
But what if there are universities that offer the opportunity to study at two different universities? Some even offer you the opportunity to get your degrees conferred from both of them!
LL.M. recruitments & Covid: How international law schools can navigate uncertainty, fear and grief in India
It is not too surprising that a number of law school clients have decided to either postpone their current recruitment activities for India or reconfigure them in some way or the other. Underneath this change of strategy is a fairly simple question: with India suffering one of her worst health disasters, is this really a…… Continue reading LL.M. recruitments & Covid: How international law schools can navigate uncertainty, fear and grief in India
First Person Accounts: Tenzin Kunsel on the LL.M. at Fordham Law School
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.
Attend: Law Schools Global League virtual LL.M. Fair; Meet reps from 20 international law
For those looking to pursue an LL.M. abroad, there is an interesting event scheduled for tomorrow, March 12 at 18:30 hours (IST). The Law Schools Global League is hosting a virtual LL.M. fair with participation from twenty law schools all over the world. Here is a list of schools participating in the event: – IE Law…… Continue reading Attend: Law Schools Global League virtual LL.M. Fair; Meet reps from 20 international law
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
There is a lost generation of children who have only known war: Helen Leung, Patricia Ho & Associates
Helen Leung holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Sociology & International Relations) from the University of Hong Kong and Master of Science in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford,
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?