Articles

Preventing Future Breaches: LL.M.s in Cybersecurity

Feb 06, 2017

With data breaches and privacy issues on the rise, an LL.M. in Cybersecurity could lend an upper hand for those seeking an edge in a burgeoning field.

In-Depth: The American Bar Exam

Jan 07, 2017

Confused about the differences between the UBE and MBE? Don’t know if you’re eligible to take the bar exam? You’re not alone. A guide to help LL.M. students and graduates navigate the US bar exam.

Brexit Could Shake Up LL.M. Programs

Nov 29, 2016

Officials at LL.M. programs in the UK and Europe say that Brexit could affect enrollment, research funding, curriculum and more.

LL.M.s in Corporate Compliance

Nov 17, 2016

Law programs focusing on corporate compliance are growing in popularity following the financial regulatory reforms of the past decade.

How to Pay for Your LL.M.

Oct 31, 2016

Scholarships, savings, loans and employer sponsorships: sometimes all are necessary in order to fund an LL.M.

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.

LL.M.s in China: Studying Law in a Whirlwind Economy

Sep 06, 2016

Western students can use an LL.M. to learn more about China’s evolving legal system. But for lawyers who want to work in the country, there are a few things to keep in mind.

LL.M.s in Germany: Learning Law in Europe’s Biggest Economy

Aug 04, 2016

Students flock from all over the world to learn how law and economy intersect in the heart of Europe.

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

Vive la France: LL.M. Programs in the Country of Romance

Jun 08, 2016

France is a popular LL.M. destination for foreign law students who want EU legal and language experience in one of Europe's most famous cultures.

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.

Tax Law and an International Perspective: Tax LL.M.s in Europe

Apr 20, 2016

Europe's tax LL.M. programs prepare students for an international career in an increasingly globalized world.

Living an International Life in England

Mar 23, 2016

Students from all over the world are drawn to England to pursue their LL.M.s while learning legal English and gaining international expertise.

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