I am terribly confused.. i keep getting mixed reviews.. some say the US is a better place to do law and some suggest that i should pursue my LLM from UK.. could someone please help me.. I am in my 4th yr of law in India and will be applying this yr end for LLM..
US Vs UK
Posted Apr 10, 2009 09:52
Posted Apr 12, 2009 05:26
it simply depends on where you want to work after you finish your LLM. if you prefer the US then do the LLM in the United States. If you want to work in the UK then do your LLM in the UK. Thats my honest opinion. Both the US and the UK offer excellent programs but you should focus more on where you will like to settle and work afterwards.
Posted Apr 12, 2009 10:47
Agreeing with PUCCA, the choice totally depends on your future plans. If you want to work abroad, esp in the US, then you have no choice but to go to a good US law school (and then give the NY Bar, etc). Even if you want to work in the UK, studying in the US gives you better opportunities. As of now the job market sucks... your choice should depend on the market condition next year too. If you don't get through one of the top colleges then there's no point spending over 30 lac rupees and not getting a job.
I've got admissions at both places, but will go to the UK in all probability. The primary reason would be that I plan to come back to India and practice, and for that going to Oxford or Cambridge makes much more sense (definitely on monetary grounds, and the exposure should also be good).
Another criteria is the subject you want to study. Incase if you have a preference for IPR, Taxation or even Dispute Resolution, then the course structure in some US colleges is much better. Also, the specialization offered in NYU, etc helps a great deal in getting a good job (e.g. if you get through the Concentration Course in Taxation at NYU then you stand a good chance of getting a good offer).
Frankly, I think you should apply to both places, and keep your options open. This helps because while you'd be applying in Nov-Dec, you get to make your choice in Apr-May. So assess the market condition and depending on that and your choice of career you will have various options to choose from.
I've got admissions at both places, but will go to the UK in all probability. The primary reason would be that I plan to come back to India and practice, and for that going to Oxford or Cambridge makes much more sense (definitely on monetary grounds, and the exposure should also be good).
Another criteria is the subject you want to study. Incase if you have a preference for IPR, Taxation or even Dispute Resolution, then the course structure in some US colleges is much better. Also, the specialization offered in NYU, etc helps a great deal in getting a good job (e.g. if you get through the Concentration Course in Taxation at NYU then you stand a good chance of getting a good offer).
Frankly, I think you should apply to both places, and keep your options open. This helps because while you'd be applying in Nov-Dec, you get to make your choice in Apr-May. So assess the market condition and depending on that and your choice of career you will have various options to choose from.
Posted Apr 12, 2009 17:53
I totally agree with you! keep your options open. Apply to both and then decide which suits better your needs.!
Posted Apr 12, 2009 20:00
Posted Apr 17, 2009 11:39
I am terribly confused.. i keep getting mixed reviews.. some say the US is a better place to do law and some suggest that i should pursue my LLM from UK.. could someone please help me.. I am in my 4th yr of law in India and will be applying this yr end for LLM..
There is no confusion. Us is best for any kind of studies. If cost is not a constraint for you, undoubtedly US education matchless. Students from across the globe including students from the UK come to Us for study but it is very uncommon that a US student going beyond Us for studies.
I have been admitted to one of the top law schools in the US but due to bad market condition I have taken deferral. I will go next year.
There is no confusion. Us is best for any kind of studies. If cost is not a constraint for you, undoubtedly US education matchless. Students from across the globe including students from the UK come to Us for study but it is very uncommon that a US student going beyond Us for studies.
I have been admitted to one of the top law schools in the US but due to bad market condition I have taken deferral. I will go next year.
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