How important are marks in a LLM programme?
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.
Marks in LLM programmes
Posted May 02, 2008 13:24
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How important are marks in a LLM programme?
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.
Posted May 02, 2008 16:11
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No opinions? Nobody???
No opinions? Nobody???
Posted May 06, 2008 10:05
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It's not the grades that define you, it's your skills. Bad marks are only human, everybody understands that... Well, except for the bureau-rat-nerds, but gee, why would you want to work with them in the first place?
It's not the grades that define you, it's your skills. Bad marks are only human, everybody understands that... Well, except for the bureau-rat-nerds, but gee, why would you want to work with them in the first place?
Posted Jun 03, 2008 00:54
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How important are marks in a LLM programme?
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.
I totally agree. Marks show your actual performance (while the University often only shows your solvency or contacts). Really good people are almost always successful and I know from my own experience that law firms have indeed a very close look on the marks one obtains during his/her studies - also during the LLM!
<blockquote>How important are marks in a LLM programme?
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.</blockquote>
I totally agree. Marks show your actual performance (while the University often only shows your solvency or contacts). Really good people are almost always successful and I know from my own experience that law firms have indeed a very close look on the marks one obtains during his/her studies - also during the LLM!
To my mind a good mark, i.e. a distinction (70% and above), in a LLM programme is more or less a ticket for a good PhD programme. Do you think it also boosts your career "in the real world"?
I am coming from Germany, where the marks in the two state examinations (necessary to be fully qualified) are in fact the decisive factor for everything. Only good marks "guarantee" a (good) job - no matter where you have studied (Germany is by far not as ranking addicted as common law countries).
I am interested in opinions of international students about the meaning of marks, especially in LLM programmes.</blockquote>
I totally agree. Marks show your actual performance (while the University often only shows your solvency or contacts). Really good people are almost always successful and I know from my own experience that law firms have indeed a very close look on the marks one obtains during his/her studies - also during the LLM!
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