Articles

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

LL.M. Job Prospects are Still Bright Despite Economic Headwinds

Sep 19, 2022

The uncertain economic environment has led to a slowdown in hiring and pay growth at some Big Law firms. But LL.M. graduates are still sought-after in many practice areas

Law Schools Place a Sharper Focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Sep 06, 2022

ESG and political questions can have huge ramifications for a firm’s image, its regulatory relationships and even its profitability

How to Become a Lawyer in Australia or New Zealand after an LL.M.

Aug 11, 2022

Seen as a gateway to the fast-growing economies of Asia, Australia and New Zealand offer attractive career and lifestyle perks in their own right

Pandemic Accelerates Growth of Online and Hybrid LL.M.s

Aug 02, 2022

Coronavirus forced law schools to rapidly rethink the way they teach and deliver their flagship programs

How to Make Your LL.M. Application Count

Jul 13, 2022

Even in a white-hot job market, there are strong arguments in favor of pursuing an LL.M. degree

The Summer is the Time to Prepare for an LL.M.

Jul 05, 2022

What should incoming law students do to ensure they can hit the ground running when they arrive on campus?

LL.M. Demand Bounces Back from Covid Dip

Jun 21, 2022

There’s resurgent demand for graduate law school education in different formats as economies exit the coronavirus pandemic and academic institutions loosen admissions requirements