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.
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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: 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.
Five Schools you should look at for a Master’s in International Relations
Here are five schools that a student should consider applying to if they are interested in a career in International Relations.
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!
Searching for the ideal master’s course for you? Here is some useful advice
Keep all of your options open at the beginning of the college search process. There are thousands of law schools and each may have their own strengths and weaknesses.
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.
Chasing dreams: How to find the University that is best for you
Harsh Mahaseth As you may have realised, there are many options when you decide to apply for universities, and so it is very important to search for a university that fits your needs. One should not look only at the world university rankings and decide on their postgraduate studies; this might not lead to the … Continue reading Chasing dreams: How to find the University that is best for you
The Amicus Interviews: Ananya Chhaochharia on MPP applications, Paint It Red & more
The MPP degree is an intersectional and practical course which aims to manage all three pillars of public policy – design, execution, and communication.
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.
#Alert: NUS Law inviting applications for Post-Doc Fellowships [Apply by Dec 31]
NUS Law is inviting applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowship positions commencing in AY2021-2022.
First Person Accounts: Wajahat Jilani on the Competition Law LL.M. at King’s College London
Wajahat Jilani is currently pursuing an LL.M. with a focus on Competition Law at King's College London. He enrolled for the master's course just after finishing his B.A.LL.B course from the Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University.