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Law Schools Expect LL.M. Boom as Law Firms Make Layoffs
Feb 21, 2023
Degree program applications tend to run counter-cyclical to the economy, but admissions are going to get even more competitive
LL.M. Programs in Corporate Law Retain Allure
Feb 15, 2023
The deals boom that powered employment in this practice area has ebbed, but graduates of these specialist degree programs are finding strong job opportunities
Where LL.M. Candidates are Finding Jobs Amid a Hiring Slowdown
Feb 07, 2023
The hiring of LL.M. candidates at many of the largest international law firms remains robust, even in the face of economic headwinds
Law Schools Revamp EU Law Courses after Brexit
Jan 31, 2023
EU law retains its appeal in the UK and further afield, even in light of the country’s exit from the EU in 2020
LL.M. Programs Help Lawyers Keep Pace with Technology Law
Jan 25, 2023
The advancement of tech has presented legal and regulatory challenges for lawyers, prompting law schools to offer specialist degree programs that provide skills for tomorrow’s job market
Online LL.M.s Gain Ground on Traditional Programs
Jan 18, 2023
Students are more satisfied with online courses after pandemic-driven investments in learning technology
Using an LL.M. to Pass the Bar Exam in 2023
Jan 13, 2023
Many law schools offer additional preparation for the bar, helping alumni to pass the all-important attorney licensing test
Law Schools Mainstream Sustainability in the LL.M. Curriculum
Jan 05, 2023
Law schools are changing what they teach and are helping to change the way the world does business
Legal Clinics Help LL.M. Candidates Tackle Social and Environmental Challenges
Dec 30, 2022
Whether by representing a special-needs child or a wrongly convicted person, LL.M. students gain enormously from legal clinics
In a Buyer’s Market, How to Select the Right LL.M. For You
Dec 21, 2022
Given that the tuition fees can be substantial, there is a lot riding on this decision
LL.M. Degrees offer Lifelong Returns
Dec 14, 2022
Fast-rising inflation has sharpened minds on the cost of tuition, but for many, the degree pays off in varied ways
Post-LL.M. Careers in Private Equity
Nov 21, 2022
A boom in mergers and acquisitions has ignited a war for talent among law firms that advise private equity groups
Intellectual Property LL.M.s Gain Appeal
Nov 03, 2022
IP lawyers are in ever higher demand as they navigate challenges including net zero deadlines and artificial intelligence creations
Can Technology Democratize Access to LL.M. Programs?
Oct 18, 2022
Online LL.M. courses lower barriers and improve access to law school, but there are caveats
After a Pandemic Boom, LL.M. Applications Slow Down
Oct 04, 2022
There remain strong arguments for enrolling in law school, even in a hot job market
