Hi...I'm from Scotland. I graduated with First Class Honours in my LLB and was inside top 10% of my class too (top 6% I'm told). I've applied to Harvard, NYU, Columbia, Cambridge and intend to apply to Oxford, LSE and Kings College. I'm still 21 which might work against me, although my work experience solely consists of working closely with one of the most prominent politicians in my country and in the Houses of Parliament in London. I believe that I have moderate chances probably - the thing that may stand out is the nature of my work experience and that I have a very good reference from that politician. On the other hand, I have not got any work published (there is not much of an emphasis on this in Scotland) and will probably not stand out as a "must have" candidate academically at places like Harvard, Oxford etc.

I'm a bit of a pestimist when it comes to things like this but I have my fingers-crossed...I reckon it's going to be a nervous few months ahead!!!

sounds like you've got a good shot, ut. but then again, what do I know? the whole process seems bloody opaque. I am curious for everyone's thoughts on the following: what place does the BA play in the admissions process? As mentioned above, since law is a second degree in Canada, I (like other North American candidates) have two degrees before applying to the LLM. If we presume that my LLB will be measured against the LLB's of other candidates, what role does a four year first class honour BA play in the analysis? One would think that it is very significant, given that such a degree represents four years of academic, university experience.

Hey guys,

That whole "Course Offered: LLM" caused a lot of confusion last year as well. Suffice to say that it means only that you have applied to the LLM. It holds no other significance. The self service page will be the last thing to be updated if you are admitted. I was sent an e-mail offering me a place and the self service was updated about 1 1/12 weeks later. As far as decision making goes I really couldnt tell you how it works. I think the earlier you apply the earlier your application is reviewed. But from what I can tell the entire thing is completely random and they review applications in fits and spurts when they can get the committee together. You tend to get a cluster of admissions every two to three weeks from about January onwards until late April.
The courses and resources here are unreal. To say that I was and am bowled over by the whole thing would be an understatement. I really hope ye get in cause it is a fantastic opportunity. If you guys or anyone else want to know anything else about what its like here just post on here. I'm quite bored and I got obsessed with this sit last year so check it a lot. Good luck with applications.

Has anybody been offered a place in cambridge yet?

The law faculty is closed until the 2nd of January and has been closed for a while. Term starts again on the 19th. I dont think you'll be hearing much from anyone until at least that stage or later, but who knows .....

Hello! I have also applied for a place in Cambridge's LLM. I was wondering if any of you who are currently attending the Programme know any Portuguese students who are there too (or former students)?

Regards

Has anybody heard from Cambridge yet?

Hey irish Guy, when did you find out you were accpeted at Cambridge? Also, at what point should we start worrying? Do people really get accpeted all the way up to April?

Yes people get accepted way up to April, I think into May (the very beginning) so no point in worrying. I had accepted and paid my deposit on Columbia when I was notified so I would imagine it was in March when I was notified. It was pretty random, some people found out in January. I applied and sent my application in right on the paper deadline. I think it arived just in time from what I can remember. Personally I would put it out of your mind and try and concentrate on something else or the wait will be unbearable. I had just assumed I wasnt getting in and one night I checked my e-mail around midnight and there was an admissions e-mail. Got a bit of a schock lol.

thanks for the reply

Hi,

are there any Czechs in Cambridge or I am the only one accepted? I have heard that in last ten years only two people from Czech Rep. studied in LLM program...Would be great to meet someone in Cam on Sep and share our beer reserves :-)

You've been accepted? already?

c'mon praguecowboy, be honest.

Hi,

I was accepted for 2006 admissions and I deferred my entry for one year for serious reasons, so do not panic, I am an exceptional case. I received my offer in mid-April 2006. Now I am in touch with Cambridge again for they made some mistakes in academic conditions of my offer.

I hope to see you in Cambridge on October. If you need some advices, chances assessment or anything else... just let me know.

My personal experience with admission and all the stuff is that it is quite chaotic, however, it does not mean that it is opaque. The problem of admissions is in the process (communication, formalities, bureaucracy) not in the substance (i.e. each candidate is treated fairly and they go through your application in a very serious and detailed way)

is it difficult to get a defferal. will they give it simply upon request, as many schools do, or does one rquire a 'good' reason?

It depends on what do you mean by "difficult". I had some serious problems and I sent a letter explaining my situation to LLM Admissions Committee (through Ms Wade). When you are in a difficult personal situation (e.g. health, personal problems), it should not be a problem. As I wrote above, they really do have an individual approach but communication is very slow (or none at all). On the other hand, I do not think they will grant you a deferral just because you want to stay on holidays for a bit longer :-))

I have never requested a deferral from Cambridge but I have requested one from LSE (which was denied), so perhaps my example is a useful analogy. I was accepted to LSE's LLM in International Law, but asked for a deferral for two reasons: 1) i couldn't afford it at the time and needed to hunt for scholarships (I had missed most of the scholarship deadlines the previous year because I just didn't know where to look); 2) I was given an internship at an international UN body, which I felt would give me relevant work experience for my degree.

I was surprised when my request was denied, especially on the second ground. As far as I was concerned, the extra year of work would only make me a stronger candidate and more able to contribute to the course. It's really tought to tell what makes these people tick.

No offer till now!
Will take time!
Waiting till march 2007!
All keep checking Self Service Page till then!
It is regualrly updated!

Regards
Prateek

Hello everybody,

I am planning to study at Cambridge in 2007/2008. Unfortunately I finished law school in Germany not earlier than January. So I missed the Deadline in December by far.
However, all my professors say that I shall apply, nevertheless.

Has anyone information about the possibilities of late applications?

Thanks a lot
MA

You should just ring and ask, though I doubt you would get a favourable response. Most of the people applying are finishing degrees, which is why offers are conditional upon you achieving a certain result. You are allowed to apply even if you aren't finished yet as long as you are in your final year of undergrad, or are prepared to pause longer postgrad degrees (eg. PhD). Therefore the fact that you were waiting to finish in January doesn't adequately explain why you didn't apply anyway, from their point of view. It will be the same for Oxford as well.
Add to that the fact that they receive more than 2000 applications (could be well over that figure) for 120 places and there isn't a big incentive on their part to make any exceptions to their deadlines.
That said, I would strongly advise ringing or sending an e-mail rather than relying on speculation, which is all this is. Ring as soon as possible.