Articles about Columbia

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

Law Schools Pivot in Search of Brighter Future

May 14, 2020

Demand for legal education is on a downward spiral, but the best law schools see this as an opportunity for innovation

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

Work Experience and the LL.M.

Nov 01, 2019

What’s the right amount of work experience on an LL.M. application?

An LL.M. in New York City: Why the Big Apple is a Great Place to Study Law

Oct 11, 2019

From the myriad top law schools to the ability to mingle with some of the countries’ most influential lawyers, New York offers it all

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

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.

Working in the US after an LL.M.

Jun 08, 2018

Finding work in the US post-LL.M. can be a challenge. In the cases where LL.M.s have been successful, how has it worked?

Are My Grades Good Enough for an LL.M.?

Mar 15, 2018

Having a stellar GPA may not be the only factor that will get you into a top LL.M. program.

A Dive Into Public International Law LL.M.s

Aug 30, 2017

We take a closer look at the current LL.M. landscape for public international law and how to pick the best program.

Are Law School Rankings Relevant for LL.M. Programs?

Oct 20, 2016

What law school rankings can tell prospective LL.M. students

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.

Joint Law / MBA Programs: Law or Business? Why Not Both?

May 17, 2016

A small number of schools are offering students the opportunity to pursue an LL.M. or J.D. at the same time as an MBA.

Wanted for LL.M. Programs: Tax Nerds

Mar 10, 2016

The best way to get into that selective US Tax LL.M. you have your eye on? Enthusiasm