Cambridge LL.M. 2014 - 2015 Applicants


llmguider

Pardon me for asking subjective questions but any straw would help at this moment, so here is the question - the website says 'If your application is unsuccessful, you may receive notification of the outcome earlier'.

Has that really happened before? Or have the rejections been notified later in the process? So technically, do we need to be worried about no change in CAMSIS status as the time progresses or is it a good sign?


both, generally if there is no answer yet it is considered as a good sign, although when I applied last year, many rejections came before 15th of March, but mine came on 28th

<blockquote>Pardon me for asking subjective questions but any straw would help at this moment, so here is the question - the website says 'If your application is unsuccessful, you may receive notification of the outcome earlier'.

Has that really happened before? Or have the rejections been notified later in the process? So technically, do we need to be worried about no change in CAMSIS status as the time progresses or is it a good sign?</blockquote>

both, generally if there is no answer yet it is considered as a good sign, although when I applied last year, many rejections came before 15th of March, but mine came on 28th
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idodee

Pardon me for asking subjective questions but any straw would help at this moment, so here is the question - the website says 'If your application is unsuccessful, you may receive notification of the outcome earlier'.

Has that really happened before? Or have the rejections been notified later in the process? So technically, do we need to be worried about no change in CAMSIS status as the time progresses or is it a good sign?


I think they refer to the regular process of department>>> degree committee >>> board of graduate studies. Since in law its just degree committee and then BOGS, I'm not sure it applies here. Usually when the department rejects someone, the decision is communicated pretty fast and won't reach the degree committee.

<blockquote>Pardon me for asking subjective questions but any straw would help at this moment, so here is the question - the website says 'If your application is unsuccessful, you may receive notification of the outcome earlier'.

Has that really happened before? Or have the rejections been notified later in the process? So technically, do we need to be worried about no change in CAMSIS status as the time progresses or is it a good sign?</blockquote>

I think they refer to the regular process of department>>> degree committee >>> board of graduate studies. Since in law its just degree committee and then BOGS, I'm not sure it applies here. Usually when the department rejects someone, the decision is communicated pretty fast and won't reach the degree committee.
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Inactive User

Have there been any rejections thus far?

Have there been any rejections thus far?
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Optimistic...

Have there been any rejections thus far?


I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.

<blockquote>Have there been any rejections thus far?</blockquote>

I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.
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suinka89

Have there been any rejections thus far?


I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.


Wasn't that an MCL candidate, though?

<blockquote><blockquote>Have there been any rejections thus far?</blockquote>

I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.</blockquote>

Wasn't that an MCL candidate, though?
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Anna2014

Sorry to be a downer but the rejection in the app tracker was regarding the mcl not the llm. So far i know of no one who's been rejected. It is my impression from reading last year's forum, that rejections come after the offers :( If I am talking crap and somebody can prove me wrong, I would be grateful of course (seeing as my status hasn't changed).

Sorry to be a downer but the rejection in the app tracker was regarding the mcl not the llm. So far i know of no one who's been rejected. It is my impression from reading last year's forum, that rejections come after the offers :( If I am talking crap and somebody can prove me wrong, I would be grateful of course (seeing as my status hasn't changed).
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Optimistic...

Have there been any rejections thus far?


I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.


Wasn't that an MCL candidate, though?


Yes you are right. It is actually an MCL candidate.
Let's keep hoping that we dont get rejected or waitlisted.

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>Have there been any rejections thus far?</blockquote>

I think I saw a rejection on the app tracker.</blockquote>

Wasn't that an MCL candidate, though?</blockquote>

Yes you are right. It is actually an MCL candidate.
Let's keep hoping that we dont get rejected or waitlisted.
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idodee

I believe that after today's committee meeting most of the decisions will be communicated (though I believe they will only finish sending them tomorrow). Just a feeling.

I believe that after today's committee meeting most of the decisions will be communicated (though I believe they will only finish sending them tomorrow). Just a feeling.
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suinka89

I believe that after today's committee meeting most of the decisions will be communicated (though I believe they will only finish sending them tomorrow). Just a feeling.


Why do we link our results to the committee meeting anyway? Do you guys think that last month, they dealt with applications of Australians and Germans only, and today they are gonna deal with the rest? Could be, of course, but I don't see why...

<blockquote>I believe that after today's committee meeting most of the decisions will be communicated (though I believe they will only finish sending them tomorrow). Just a feeling.</blockquote>

Why do we link our results to the committee meeting anyway? Do you guys think that last month, they dealt with applications of Australians and Germans only, and today they are gonna deal with the rest? Could be, of course, but I don't see why...
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Quistclose

Offer received here. (Well, status change on CamSIS to awaiting approval by board of graduate studies).

Good luck to you all!


Congratulations! Could you please tell us more about your academic achievements? It would be easier to prepare myself for a rejection if i know i would fall under the - as Mark puts it - 'shitty' category of candidates as compared to others!


Of course, but I think that knowing my background won't be illuminating.

I'm an internal applicant - I graduated with the Cambridge Law BA last year and I am still a Cambridge student and a junior member of my college.

The official offer came through the next day after the status change on CamSIS.

Wow congrats!

So it's Australia and Germany so far?


And internal applicants (I know of a fair few).

Does look like they are going by region this year. It's a temptation to read into the trends too much, but this many German offers cannot be a coincidence!

<blockquote><blockquote>Offer received here. (Well, status change on CamSIS to awaiting approval by board of graduate studies).

Good luck to you all!</blockquote>

Congratulations! Could you please tell us more about your academic achievements? It would be easier to prepare myself for a rejection if i know i would fall under the - as Mark puts it - 'shitty' category of candidates as compared to others!</blockquote>

Of course, but I think that knowing my background won't be illuminating.

I'm an internal applicant - I graduated with the Cambridge Law BA last year and I am still a Cambridge student and a junior member of my college.

The official offer came through the next day after the status change on CamSIS.

<blockquote>Wow congrats!

So it's Australia and Germany so far? </blockquote>

And internal applicants (I know of a fair few).

Does look like they are going by region this year. It's a temptation to read into the trends too much, but this many German offers cannot be a coincidence!
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hal123

correct especially guys that this year china and japan and the middle east like turkey did not have any presence so far which is very very weird counting that japan and china have each year reeked a lot of admission so cheer up !!!


plus It is very normal that each year Germany reeks the most out of Europe with some Romanian and French and other people getting the rest of Europe offers it is a fact !!!

correct especially guys that this year china and japan and the middle east like turkey did not have any presence so far which is very very weird counting that japan and china have each year reeked a lot of admission so cheer up !!!


plus It is very normal that each year Germany reeks the most out of Europe with some Romanian and French and other people getting the rest of Europe offers it is a fact !!!
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Optimistic...

My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...

My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...
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idodee

My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...


You just got in! Congrats!

<blockquote>My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...</blockquote>

You just got in! Congrats!
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hal123

Optimistic girl you are from Africa I suppose so I think now they are starting to deal with the EASTern World

Optimistic girl you are from Africa I suppose so I think now they are starting to deal with the EASTern World
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Optimistic...

Optimistic girl you are from Africa I suppose so I think now they are starting to deal with the EASTern World


Yes, I am from Africa. Looks like they are handling other regions as well.

<blockquote>Optimistic girl you are from Africa I suppose so I think now they are starting to deal with the EASTern World</blockquote>

Yes, I am from Africa. Looks like they are handling other regions as well.
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Optimistic...

My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...


You just got in! Congrats!


Hopefully yes. But I am not too excited as yet until i see the funding results!

<blockquote><blockquote>My status has changed to "Awaiting decision by the Board of Graduate Studies" "The degree committee is satisfied with your application. However, your offer has not yet been approved."

The wait continues...</blockquote>

You just got in! Congrats!</blockquote>

Hopefully yes. But I am not too excited as yet until i see the funding results!
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Mark W

Uk applicant still awaiting consideration here. Anyone else left in same boat still? :)

Uk applicant still awaiting consideration here. Anyone else left in same boat still? :)
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bakakaka

Uk applicant still awaiting consideration here. Anyone else left in same boat still? :)


UK graduate here

<blockquote>Uk applicant still awaiting consideration here. Anyone else left in same boat still? :)</blockquote>

UK graduate here
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Anna2014

I am not British but I went to a british university and I am still awaiting consideration... :(

I am not British but I went to a british university and I am still awaiting consideration... :(
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idodee

Come on Cambridge, pour rejections on us like sweet rain of summer.

Come on Cambridge, pour rejections on us like sweet rain of summer.
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