Dear all,

I have been admitted into both LL.M. of international trade and investment law (Amsterdam) and International legal studies (Vienna).
Which do you think id best?
I've heard that teachers at Vienna University are really experienced. But I assume Amsterdam's teachers are excellent too...

Thanks a lot in advance!
Laure.

A bit off topic, but do you mind sharing some of your legal and educational background? I am considering applying to Vienna for the 2012/13 intake and am curious about what standards the University is applying to admissions.
Thanks!

Dear sc82

I am a French student, and I have studied in France so far, in Grenoble, and then in Lyon (not especially prestigious universities).
I have a double major degree in law and languages, called "Licence" (which is more or less the French equivalent for Bachelor, but in three years).
Then I went to University Lyon III Jean Moulin to do a master in international law.

I have done an internship in an NGO, and another in an international organization.
Maybe is it important...

And that's it!

I must also mention that I had good marks, "mention bien" (honors) for my licence and for my master too.

I hope it helps!!

Don't hesitate to come back to me if you have other question.

Laure.

Very much appreciated. Thank you!

Dear LaureH,

For what I've heard both Universities are great and prestigous. However, in Vienna you would have a broader perspective of International Law, because it is not a specialized LLM, so it would allow you to work in any area of International Law, while at Amsterdam it is just International Trade and Investment Law. If you are only interested in those areas of International Law, Amsterdam would be better, but if you are open to any area of International Law, I think Vienna would be the one for you.

Best regards!

Andres.

PS: If I were you I would go to Vienna! ;)