Articles

LL.M. Programs in Scandinavia Have Enormous Potential

May 01, 2019

With superb law schools, innovation, quality of life and, in some cases, no tuition fees, Scandinavia has much to offer prospective LL.M. students

Studying for an LL.M. in Paris

Apr 05, 2019

With an abundance of world-class law schools and law firms, and commercial and cultural clout, Paris is one of the best cities in which to study law

Post-LL.M. Careers: The World Could be your Oyster

Feb 28, 2019

After an LL.M. degree, grads have many career options, from Big Law firms to the public sector and even academia

Why an LL.M. in Human Rights Law is a Passport to Rewarding and Boundless Careers

Feb 18, 2019

There is a misconception that a post-LL.M. career in human rights is “mushy”, but it’s intellectually rigorous, from defending Guantanamo Bay detainees, to helping Roma children

Online and Hybrid LL.M. Programs: The Best of Both Worlds

Jan 04, 2019

A number of law schools across the globe are creating courses that mix online and on-campus learning as students demand greater flexibility

Why You Should do an LL.M. in London

Dec 20, 2018

Brexit has made the courses cheaper for international students, and London remains a multicultural metropolis

Working in Big Law: What is it Really Like?

Oct 23, 2018

The paychecks are lavish, but the work can be punishing

LL.M.s in Health Law: Keeping Up With An Industry In Flux

Oct 12, 2018

The study of health and medical law is very industry-specific, so getting to know that industry inside and out is vital if you are to have a successful career in the field.

LL.M.s in Business / Commercial Law: Helping Lawyers Manage Complexity

Sep 21, 2018

Lawyers are doing increasingly complex work, spurring demand for courses covering contracts, transactions, tax and more

The Value of an LL.M. in Financial Regulation in a Post-Financial Crisis World

Sep 14, 2018

Globalization and the digital revolution have spurred demand for specialist lawyers drafting statutes to prevent another economic meltdown

An In-Depth Look at Finance LL.M.s

Sep 04, 2018

To keep up to speed in today’s fast-changing world, LL.M. programs are adapting their finance curriculums to reflect updated needs.

How Your Class Rank Affects Your LL.M. Admissions Chances

Aug 02, 2018

What is class rank and how does it impact your application? We ask admissions teams what they’re looking for – and what else you can do to stand out

How to Get an LL.M. Scholarship

Jul 24, 2018

In-school and external scholarships for LL.M. students

Five Ways to Use the Summer to Prepare for Your LL.M.

Jul 13, 2018

You’ve gotten into the LL.M. program of your dreams. What now? Here’s how to best use the summer before law school.

5 Questions for an LL.M. Student in China—Alejandra Tapia

Jun 14, 2018

An LL.M. graduate lends some insight and advice on studying in China.