Articles
Law Schools Realize the Importance of a Business Mindset
Feb 12, 2020
Manifold LL.M. programs are marrying business and law, which were previously two separate academic disciplines
Intellectual Property LL.M.s are in Vogue
Jan 28, 2020
In a digital economy, protecting knowledge from infringement has become crucial to corporations’ ability to sustain their success. Cue a surge in demand for IP lawyers
Inside out: How to Become a Legal Intrapreneur
Jan 22, 2020
Law firms no longer just care about who bills the most hours: they want people who can provide new lucrative opportunities for the firm
Post-LL.M. Careers in Big Law: Jones Day
Jan 14, 2020
Although an LL.M. is not required to work at Jones Day, one can come in handy. Here are some tips for how to leverage your LL.M. to land a job at the firm.
The Growing Importance of Geopolitics in LL.M.s
Dec 19, 2019
Law schools have responded to messy, global challenges like Brexit and the US-China trade war by giving geopolitics much more prominence on the syllabus
LL.M. Applications: How (and Where!) to Get Great References
Dec 17, 2019
Who should you ask to be a reference? Why are they important?
Law Schools Rush to Launch Specialist LL.M.s in Legal Technology
Dec 05, 2019
Technology is increasingly being used to provide legal services, which demands a new breed of innovative lawyer for the 21st century. Law schools are launching specialist LL.M.s in response, giving students computing skills
Why LL.M. Grads are Leaving Big Law Firms and Moving In-House
Dec 04, 2019
Many top law school graduates are attracted by the more diverse and dynamic general counsel jobs
LL.M. Programs in Ireland: Studying on the Green Shores of the Emerald Isle
Nov 22, 2019
Known around the world for its castles and greenery, Ireland’s emerging tech sector makes it a great destination for students who want a taste of it all.
Should you do an LL.M. or a GDL?
Nov 14, 2019
An LL.M. is valuable, but it does not give you the right to practice law in the UK. A GDL does.
Should You do an LL.M. or a Two-Year JD?
Nov 08, 2019
A JD costs more than an LL.M., but it opens up career mobility across the US
Mythical Splendor: LL.M. Programs in Scotland
Nov 04, 2019
There are few downsides to attending law school in this beautiful, successful and welcoming country north of England
Work Experience and the LL.M.
Nov 01, 2019
What’s the right amount of work experience on an LL.M. application?
How an LL.M. Can Help you Pass US Bar Exams
Oct 18, 2019
Some law schools offer support for overseas lawyers who want to practice in America, but bar exam requirements and pass rates vary wildly between states
An LL.M. in New York City: Why the Big Apple is a Great Place to Study Law
Oct 11, 2019
From the myriad top law schools to the ability to mingle with some of the countries’ most influential lawyers, New York offers it all
