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Will Brexit Make Studying EU Law in the UK Less Relevant?
Jul 22, 2020
Withdrawal from the Erasmus exchange scheme and higher tuition fees could hit EU student numbers. If anything, though, Brexit has made EU law more dynamic and important
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
5 Questions for an LL.M. Graduate — Bela Karmel
Jun 29, 2020
Originally from Bulgaria, Karmel pursued an LL.M. from UC Berkeley, passed the California bar exam and is now working at a law firm in San Francisco
Health Law LL.M.s Thrive During Covid-19 Crisis
Jun 23, 2020
During the pandemic, studying and practicing health law has never been more relevant or impactful
Post-LL.M. Careers in Big Law: Latham & Watkins
Jun 18, 2020
With offices or regional teams on every continent and a considerable amount of acclaim behind them, working at Latham & Watkins is a dream for many students currently pursuing an LL.M.
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
Why EU Law Schools Stand to Gain from Brexit
May 28, 2020
Schools in mainland Europe expect an increase in LL.M. students, academics and job opportunities
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
Law Schools Adapt to Online Teaching During Coronavirus Outbreak
Apr 29, 2020
Typically risk-averse institutions, facing unprecedented challenges, are forced to adapt their LL.M. programs in profound ways
Employment Law LL.M.s are Getting a Digital Refresh
Apr 15, 2020
A new kind of employment law is emerging, raising demand for data-savvy employment lawyers
Why Every LL.M. Student Needs Entrepreneurial Thinking
Apr 02, 2020
The stereotype of lawyers as risk-averse nay-sayers is antiquated. Lawyers who can think entrepreneurially are needed by every type of business — prompting law schools to change their offering
LL.M. Scholarships: US Law Schools Open the Spending Taps
Mar 11, 2020
Far more scholarship dollars are flowing to star LL.M. students who have a strong academic and professional track record
Overseas Applications to UK Law Schools Increase Despite Brexit
Mar 09, 2020
Demand from India, China and Thailand surges thanks to the reintroduction of a post-study work visa, but EU applications are hit by the impending end of freedom of movement
The Art of the Deal: Why LL.M. Courses in M&A are in Vogue
Mar 03, 2020
A multiyear dealmaking boom has raised demand for deals lawyers who are as comfortable in the boardroom as they are in the courtroom
Legal Clinics Bring Learning to Life for LL.M. Students
Feb 27, 2020
Law schools around the world are innovating and offering students practical experience in work clinics, often with a focus on social justice