Articles about Berkeley Law

LL.M. Scholarships: US Law Schools Open the Spending Taps

Mar 11, 2020

Far more scholarship dollars are flowing to star LL.M. students who have a strong academic and professional track record

Climate Change Buoys Environmental Law LL.M.s

Feb 20, 2020

Lawyers need resilience and problem solving skills to cope with the challenges that climate change presents

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

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

LL.M. Applications: What to do When You’ve Been Waitlisted

Sep 09, 2019

“Waitlisting” candidates is a growing trend, but there are many concrete steps that an applicant can take to improve their chances of admission to a top LL.M. course

LL.M. Programs in California: From Hollywood to the Redwoods

Aug 15, 2019

With beautiful deserts in the south and towering forests in the north, it’s no surprise that the diverse state of California is the number one in America for international students.

Post-LLM Careers in Academia are Abundant

Jul 15, 2019

Whether through a PhD or J.S.D., there are well-trodden paths into academia for LL.M. graduates, but the competition for jobs is intense

Securing Post LL.M. Work Visas

May 27, 2019

An overseas LL.M. can provide the local knowledge and networks to land a local job. We’ve done the research on visa rules, so that you don’t have to

Beyond the Courtroom: Post-LL.M. Careers Outside of Law

May 06, 2019

The skills one learns through an LL.M. program are highly transferable to many different sectors, from finance and management consulting to academia and publishing

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

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

Summer Law Programs for Incoming LL.M. Students

Jan 26, 2018

Many law schools offer students the chance to skill-up in their law and English skills, before starting an LL.M.

How the Trump Ban Will Affect LL.M. Students

Aug 08, 2017

What are the ramifications for LL.M. applicants and students?

A Fresh Look at Technology LL.M.s

Jun 26, 2017

A look at technology-focused LL.M. programs that prepare students for the spectrum of legal work in the sector.

Energy Law LL.M.s: A Closer Look

May 08, 2017

With global energy consumption going up, LL.M. programs specializing in Energy Law can give lawyers a step up in navigating the complex and ever-evolving industry.