Articles about BU Law
Big Law Ramps Up LL.M. Recruitment to Ride Deals Boom
Jan 07, 2022
In varied practice areas pay deals are climbing to record highs amid a fierce competition for law school talent
Thriving Patent Law Expands Post-LL.M. Career Opportunities
Nov 12, 2021
IP law firms and tech groups are offering law school graduates lucrative salaries and fast-moving careers in areas such as electric vehicles and data analytics
Law Schools Double Down on Diversity and Inclusion
Sep 15, 2021
The Black Lives Matter protests acted as a catalyst for deeper reflection and change
How Corporations are Luring LL.M. Graduates In-House
Apr 02, 2021
Corporate roles are seen as more dynamic and diverse than law firm work, while the work-life balance is often better
Soft Skills: How to Future-Proof a Career in Law
Feb 04, 2021
As artificial intelligence displaces some legal work, lawyers are freed to focus on higher value tasks — for which uniquely human skills are critical
Post-LL.M. Careers: Restructuring, Employment law, Distressed M&A and Other Bright Spots on the Legal Job Market
Dec 10, 2020
Yes, legal services have suffered – but it’s not all doom and gloom. Several recession-proof sectors are seeing a spike in demand
How to Fund An LL.M. in America on a Budget
Oct 30, 2020
From scholarships to loans, there are a range of funding sources available. The benefits of doing an LL.M. in the US should far outweigh the cost
LL.M. Students Face an Uncertain Legal Job Market
Sep 02, 2020
With US states postponing bar exams and internships being shortened, the jobs outlook for fresh graduates and current students looks bleak
Is the Coronavirus Fallout a Watershed Moment for Online LL.M.s?
Jul 08, 2020
Some law schools are predicting an upsurge in demand for Online LL.M. courses after years of weak demand as campuses remain locked down
How Summer Law Programs Prepare Incoming LL.M. Students for Success
Jun 10, 2020
Overseas lawyers need to swiftly become comfortable with listening, speaking, reading and writing in English
Work Experience and the LL.M.
Nov 01, 2019
What’s the right amount of work experience on an LL.M. application?
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.
Using the LL.M. to Take the American Bar Exam
Sep 19, 2016
Foreign-trained lawyers can use LL.M.s to gain bar eligibility in several US states, but should beware that eligibility requirements are continuously evolving.
LL.M. Admissions: Tackling a Low TOEFL or IELTS Score
Jun 29, 2016
How some schools now offer intensive English courses that give students the chance to overcome a low TOEFL or IELTS score
