Post-LLM Careers - Articles
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
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.
Inside out: How to Become a Legal Intrapreneur
Jan 22, 2020
Law firms no longer just care about who bills the most hours: they want people who can provide new lucrative opportunities for the firm
Post-LL.M. Careers in Big Law: Jones Day
Jan 14, 2020
Although an LL.M. is not required to work at Jones Day, one can come in handy. Here are some tips for how to leverage your LL.M. to land a job at the firm.
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
Should you do an LL.M. or a GDL?
Nov 14, 2019
An LL.M. is valuable, but it does not give you the right to practice law in the UK. A GDL does.
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
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
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
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?
What Can I Do With An LL.M.?
Jul 10, 2017
We meet three LL.M. graduates to find out what they’ve done with their degrees
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.
How Many Big Law Associates and Partners Have an LL.M.?
Jun 04, 2015
LLM GUIDE surveys over 20,000 Big Law employees to find out how many have LL.Ms. and where they work
Post-LL.M. Career Focus: The US Job Market
Apr 20, 2015
How to improve your chances of landing a job in the US after your LL.M.
The Academic Path: Becoming a Law Professor
Mar 02, 2012
For lawyers who want to teach, postgraduate law degrees like the LL.M. or J.S.D. are options, but not the only ones.
