Hi,

I recently saw that NYU offers and SJD and offers funding to all accepted candidates. I wondered if anyone here has ever applied and has any feedback as to the type of person normally accepted and the competitiveness? i.e. are they mainly NYU LL.M. graduates?

Also how is an SJD considered c/f a PHD? I was also considering applying to LSE, Oxford etc for PHDs but NYC is appealing, and it offers funding (albeit probably not enough to live on).

I have an LL.M already with distinction (LSE) and work experience in international law, in the UN.

Any advice would be welcome.