Thanks Herb. One of my main concerns is cost, and from what you've said it seems manageable. Would you be able to give me a round about estimate of monthly expenses in Shanghai? I'm lucky in that I can stay with family in Singapore!

Costs are hard to estimate. I would say that living in the dorm you can get by with US$300 a month. Not living in the dorms you can spend upwards of US$1200 a month.

Cultural factors play a big role here. If you are German or European, you are likely to spend more than the Chinese or Indian. That being said, I can think of one Indian girl who outspent us Americans.

Again, if you are willing to eat at Halal and the street vendors every meal, you can get away with US$5 a day for food. If you like to go to the ex-pat restaurants, be prepared to spend at least US$10 or more a meal.

Also, check out the all you can eat sushi, teppanyaki and Indian places. For US$15 - 30 you can eat and drink like a king!

Here are some links:

Smart Shanghai is a great source:
http://www.smartshanghai.com/

Some all you can eat Teppanyaki:
http://www.cnngo.com/shanghai/eat/shanghais-5-best-all-you-can-eat-teppanyaki-627739

http://www.smartshanghai.com/listings/restaurants/teppanyaki/?tag=all_you_can_eat

For east meets west noodles and great plum juice, go here:
http://www.smartshanghai.com/venue/4068/Noodle_Bull_shanghai

If you are going to enter the IBL LLM program, start networking now: My linkedin account is herb wolfe. Send me a request to network. My email, which they will ask for, is

herb.r.wolfe.2@gmail.com

hi RK
've copied and pasted whats on the site of NU regarding the LLM without specialisation...
"In order to obtain a specialization, students will have to complete 24 credits or 6 subjects (out of a possible 40 credits or 10 subjects) in a relevant subject area specialization. These students will then have the option of graduating with an LLM degree with the specific specialization indicated on their degree scrolls, or an LLM degree with no specialization indicated. Alternatively, students may opt from the outset to take any 40 credits of subjects and graduate with an LLM degree with no specialization. The latter option affords maximum flexibility in course selection according to the students individual preferences and interests. "
have you applied this year.....

Hi athyd,

I have applied for this.
Probably confused because I didn't read this particular part in the NUS website..

Neway Thanks....

hi RK

I received a mail earlier that they have received my applicaton and they would revert with requirements if any by end of december.......have you received any such mail...any idea as to when the admission would start rolling.......Txs......Raman.

hi raman...

even I have received this mail for ibl and coursework... no further communication...

Heyy
I have received a mail from NUS regarding submission of a document.

Heyy
I have received a mail from NUS regarding submission of a document.

it should be around mid april or so....that's what they said in their mail

Hi does anyone know as to when the final list will be announced.....?

Hi everyone, I've also applied for the IBL for 2012/2013 and like most of you I'm waiting for the decision of NUS about the intake. Does anyone know what could be the earliest date of the announcement of that decision? Cheers

Hi everyone, I've also applied for the IBL for 2012/2013 and like most of you I'm waiting for the decision of NUS about the intake. Does anyone know what could be the earliest date of the announcement of that decision? Cheers

Any sense of whats the course intake?

Any sense of whats the course intake?

The last intake was 74 as per the NUS website:

http://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/coursework/llm_ibl.html

The last intake was 74 as per the NUS website:

http://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/coursework/llm_ibl.html

Got an offer for IBL today.... No accepting it though...

Taking up Corp & Fin Services Laws......

Ecstatic.......got the offer from NU for LLM without specialisation....which is what I opted for.....yipee......NU here I come....