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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

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