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.
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.
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: 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.