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I'm close to finishing my law studies and I'm looking into LLMs in Corporate Law. What would be the top 3 or 5 options at the moment for this specialization in the UK?

I'm close to finishing my law studies and I'm looking into LLMs in Corporate Law. What would be the top 3 or 5 options at the moment for this specialization in the UK?
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I'm close to finishing my law studies and I'm looking into LLMs in Corporate Law. What would be the top 3 or 5 options at the moment for this specialization in the UK?


I would suggest in the following order


Based on the connections to the city of London and the EU I would suggest the following: 

1). UCL/LSE (same level in the UK, perhaps LSE a tiny bit more internationally)
2). Cambridge MCL (Cambridge because of the name, UCL/LSE are way superior)
3). Kings College (loads of law firms or in-house lawyers have Kings graduates, this doesnt say its superior just that normally KCL students are unfortunately rejected from Oxbridge then UCL and LSE and end up in KCL which is still a top uni in the UK but not of the top four being Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and LSE taking turns for third every year)
4). Bristol/Manchester, Edinburgh, Warwick, and/or Durham 


[Edited by TheRuleofLaw on Jun 20, 2023]

[quote]I'm close to finishing my law studies and I'm looking into LLMs in Corporate Law. What would be the top 3 or 5 options at the moment for this specialization in the UK? [/quote]<br><br>I would suggest in the following order<br><br><br>Based on the connections to the city of London and the EU I would suggest the following:&nbsp;<br><br>1). UCL/LSE (same level in the UK, perhaps LSE a tiny bit more internationally)<br>2). Cambridge MCL (Cambridge because of the name, UCL/LSE are way superior)<br>3). Kings College (loads of law firms or in-house lawyers have Kings graduates, this doesnt say its superior just that normally KCL students are unfortunately rejected from Oxbridge then UCL and LSE and end up in KCL which is still a top uni in the UK but not of the top four being Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and LSE taking turns for third every year)<br>4). Bristol/Manchester, Edinburgh, Warwick, and/or Durham&nbsp;<br><br><br>
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Leis3T

Thanks so much TheRuleofLaw for the list. Interesting how the name and the type of students schools receive plays such a big role, but I can even see it in myself (same prejucides). I'll try to look at it in a less biased way and simply weigh in all the factors. Cambridge sounds always like a dream option but actual quality should count for more.

Thanks so much TheRuleofLaw for the list. Interesting how the name and the type of students schools receive plays such a big role, but I can even see it in myself (same prejucides). I'll try to look at it in a less biased way and simply weigh in all the factors. Cambridge sounds always like a dream option but actual quality should count for more.
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Thanks so much TheRuleofLaw for the list. Interesting how the name and the type of students schools receive plays such a big role, but I can even see it in myself (same prejucides). I'll try to look at it in a less biased way and simply weigh in all the factors. Cambridge sounds always like a dream option but actual quality should count for more.


Not a problem, although if you do get into Cambridge's MCL then go for it, (no questions ask, the brand name has a lot of weight) as this DOES NOT mean that there MCL is better than UCL or LSE LLM's in Commercial law, its just mean's that the name Cambridge in your cv will stand out for recruiters or HR personnel. Now top law firms in the City "only" as always will look at graduates from the top four (Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and LSE) and at times KCL (if  perhaps their hiring managers are KCL alumni).

Furthermore, I still stand by my opinion that UCL and LSE corporate law and commercial law LLM's are superior that the Cambridge MCL, just the fact that their professors e.g.,  have strong connections to the city of London and have actually work or currently work in Legal (as this is their case) makes a lot of difference and are not mere academics (Cambridge), so choose wisely e.g, Prof.Ugljesa Grusic (International Commercial Arbitration, UCL), Melis Ozdel (International Trade Law and Carriage of Goods by Sea, UCL), Graham Penn (International Finance Law, (The guy literally created this stream of law) , UCL) and or Peter MacDonald-Eggers (A highly experienced Barrister in Marine Insurance, Maritime Law and Commercial Insurance (the guy is impressive, knows his stuff back to back blinded), these type of Professors are leaders in their fields and are second to none, you cannot go wrong if accepted by either of these law faculties. 
You might end up choosing a brand in your CV or a still elite uni with better connections to the legal, financial and insurance capital of the world, being the City of London. The decision is yours! (Best of success) 


[Edited by TheRuleofLaw on Jun 21, 2023]

[quote]Thanks so much TheRuleofLaw for the list. Interesting how the name and the type of students schools receive plays such a big role, but I can even see it in myself (same prejucides). I'll try to look at it in a less biased way and simply weigh in all the factors. Cambridge sounds always like a dream option but actual quality should count for more. [/quote]<br><br>Not a problem, although if you do get into Cambridge's MCL then go for it, (no questions ask, the brand name has a lot of weight) as this DOES NOT mean that there MCL is better than UCL or LSE LLM's in Commercial law, its just mean's that the name Cambridge in your cv will stand out for recruiters or HR personnel. Now top law firms in the City "only" as always will look at graduates from the top four (Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and LSE) and at times KCL (if&nbsp; perhaps their hiring managers are KCL alumni).<br><br>Furthermore, I still stand by my opinion that UCL and LSE corporate law and commercial law LLM's are superior that the Cambridge MCL, just the fact that their professors e.g.,&nbsp; have strong connections to the city of London and have actually work or currently work in Legal (as this is their case) makes a lot of difference and are not mere academics (Cambridge), so choose wisely e.g, Prof.Ugljesa Grusic (International Commercial Arbitration, UCL), Melis Ozdel (International Trade Law and Carriage of Goods by Sea, UCL), Graham Penn (International Finance Law, (The guy literally created this stream of law) , UCL) and or Peter MacDonald-Eggers (A highly experienced Barrister in Marine Insurance, Maritime Law and Commercial Insurance (the guy is impressive, knows his stuff back to back blinded), these type of Professors are leaders in their fields and are second to none, you cannot go wrong if accepted by either of these law faculties.&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>You might end up choosing a brand in your CV or a still elite uni with better connections to the legal, financial and insurance capital of the world, being the City of London. The decision is yours! (Best of success)&nbsp;<br><br><br></div>
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