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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.

As UK Law Firms Enjoy the Boom Times, How Can You Become a Lawyer in the UK?

Aug 06, 2019

The Brexit vote has led to a surge in law firm revenue and hiring, driving up the popularity of UK law schools. But LL.M. programs typically do not qualify one to practice law in the UK. Here’s what you need to do to qualify

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

LL.M. Programs in Scandinavia Have Enormous Potential

May 01, 2019

With superb law schools, innovation, quality of life and, in some cases, no tuition fees, Scandinavia has much to offer prospective LL.M. students

Studying for an LL.M. in Paris

Apr 05, 2019

With an abundance of world-class law schools and law firms, and commercial and cultural clout, Paris is one of the best cities in which to study law

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

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

Why You Should do an LL.M. in London

Dec 20, 2018

Brexit has made the courses cheaper for international students, and London remains a multicultural metropolis

Working in Big Law: What is it Really Like?

Oct 23, 2018

The paychecks are lavish, but the work can be punishing

LL.M.s in Health Law: Keeping Up With An Industry In Flux

Oct 12, 2018

The study of health and medical law is very industry-specific, so getting to know that industry inside and out is vital if you are to have a successful career in the field.

LL.M.s in Business / Commercial Law: Helping Lawyers Manage Complexity

Sep 21, 2018

Lawyers are doing increasingly complex work, spurring demand for courses covering contracts, transactions, tax and more