One piece of advice I would give prospective doctoral students of any discipline is to have a very clear idea of what you want to enact but also be aware and prepared for the fact that this will change.
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First Person Accounts: Harleen Sethi on the IP & Tech Law LL.M. at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
My number one advice to any LL.M. applicant would be to be a 100% sure as to why you want to pursue your masters and what value addition will the course bring to the table.
First Person Accounts: Simran Singh on the IADR LL.M. at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
It is rightly put that true learning begins at the end of your comfort zone and that’s exactly how I’d like to quote my LLM experience
First Person Accounts: Anusha Ravishankar on the LL.M. application at SOAS
In this lifetime, at some point or the other, I wanted to study in SOAS because I’ve learnt from alumnus and professors alike that it is like the JNU of the world.
First Person Accounts: Akansha Singh on the MBA application at INSEAD
While the LLM has its own strong set of advantages for a lawyer, an MBA presents me with a unique opportunity to learn something entirely alien to lawyers.
First Person Accounts: Nimanniyu Sharma on the TADS LL.M., Sciences Po
At the end of the day, the market is tough. One’s hard work coupled with some luck (without the aid of any arbitration-specific Felix Felicis) may bear fruit only if and when the ‘right opportunity manifests at the right time’.
Some Expert Advice: Meghna Agarwal on prepping for the NCA exams, the Ontario Bar & more
Like every international trained lawyer, I had two options either to appear for National Committee on Accreditation (“NCA”) examinations or take up a master's course in Canada.
First Person Accounts: Adrija Mishra on the LL.M. from National University of Singapore (NUS)
I feel that a lot of times, applicants explain how the particular course would help them in their career but they do not focus on how they would be benefitting the university.
The LL.M. #Admission Interviews: Trent Anderson, St. John’s University School of Law
LL.M. students don’t just study and network with other LL.M.s, but are integrated into the law school community taking classes with J.D students and networking with alumni.
First Person Accounts: Tanya Tawakley on the J.D. at the University of Ottawa
Many people in India opt for the traditional LLM route but I realized that a degree that is geared more towards academia did not align with my goal of practicing abroad.
First Person Accounts: Aashna Chawla on the LL.M. application process at Harvard Law School
Some of my the people I know used the guidance of an LL.M. counsellor, instead I choose to call my friends and get after their life to proof read my SOP and give me their suggestions
First Person Accounts: Monika Bashyam on the Admiralty LL.M., Tulane University
The way law schools function and operate in the US blew my mind, especially their Socratic method of lectures.
Begin with the end in mind: Jolene Blackbourn on pre-law advice, the law school experience & more
Most pre-law students think that one, they can take out all the student loans and easily pay them back when they start working. This is simply untrue and makes many attorneys depressed as they struggle to pay their bills!
First Person Accounts: Garima Prakash on the IELPO LL.M.
In 2017, Garima Prakash completed the University of Barcelona's Master of Laws in International Economic Law and Policy (IELPO LL.M.)
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First Person Accounts: Malavika Parthasarathy, LL.M. candidate at University of Chicago
For both graduates and students, I think it is crucial to understand the kind of financial commitment that an LL.M. would require.