any thoughts guys? what would you choose?
Cambridge LLM vs Oxford MLF
Posted Apr 19, 2014 16:33
Posted Apr 21, 2014 03:26
any thoughts guys? what would you choose?
100% Cambridge.
Reputation is much higher.
Tuition is much lower.
100% Cambridge.
Reputation is much higher.
Tuition is much lower.
Posted Apr 21, 2014 07:25
hey Eppendorf, thanks
tuition is lower indeed, but it cuts two ways as I am not eligible to apply for ANY of the University-wide scholarships at Cambridge (what the hell really?)
reputation-wise, how exactly do you measure it? did you talk to some employers or is it based on rankings?
tuition is lower indeed, but it cuts two ways as I am not eligible to apply for ANY of the University-wide scholarships at Cambridge (what the hell really?)
reputation-wise, how exactly do you measure it? did you talk to some employers or is it based on rankings?
Posted Apr 22, 2014 02:31
If you mean the oxford BCL then the answer its obvious, the BCL is considered as the best and most challenging post graduate legal course, together with the Harvard LLM. Cambridge has an amazing law department, no doubt, but in regards to which one is the most reputable and the most intellectually challenging then I must say the BCL.
Unless of course you refer to somw other post grad course in oxford eg the MLF, then ignore my post ;p
Unless of course you refer to somw other post grad course in oxford eg the MLF, then ignore my post ;p
Posted Apr 22, 2014 02:32
Ok just noticed the MLF, ;p Cambridge it is then ; p
Posted Apr 22, 2014 03:10
Hi llmguider,
In my view, the difference in reputation between Oxford and Cambridge is very little, if any (although it may depend on which country you are from).
The two courses you mention have a totally different focus, so I suggest you choose based on what interests you. As its name shows, MLF has a strong focus on finance. Employers will look at your resume and assume you have a special interest and/or expertise in that field. So if you are planning to specialize in the area of finance, MLF is the way to go. However, if you are just starting your professional career and not sure which area you want to specialize in, then you might wish to take the LLM and study a broader range of subjects.
In my case, as I have already started my career as a finance lawyer and plan to continue working in that field, I applied to the Oxford MLF but not the Cambridge LLM. If I were accepted to both courses, I would chose the Oxford MLF but that's just my opinion.
In my view, the difference in reputation between Oxford and Cambridge is very little, if any (although it may depend on which country you are from).
The two courses you mention have a totally different focus, so I suggest you choose based on what interests you. As its name shows, MLF has a strong focus on finance. Employers will look at your resume and assume you have a special interest and/or expertise in that field. So if you are planning to specialize in the area of finance, MLF is the way to go. However, if you are just starting your professional career and not sure which area you want to specialize in, then you might wish to take the LLM and study a broader range of subjects.
In my case, as I have already started my career as a finance lawyer and plan to continue working in that field, I applied to the Oxford MLF but not the Cambridge LLM. If I were accepted to both courses, I would chose the Oxford MLF but that's just my opinion.
Posted Apr 22, 2014 07:42
Unless of course you refer to somw other post grad course in oxford eg the MLF, then ignore my post ;p
well, the MLF is effectively half of the BCL (two law electives), you attend same lectures and seminars together with BCL students
Unless of course you refer to somw other post grad course in oxford eg the MLF, then ignore my post ;p</blockquote>
well, the MLF is effectively half of the BCL (two law electives), you attend same lectures and seminars together with BCL students
Posted Apr 22, 2014 07:53
In my case, as I have already started my career as a finance lawyer and plan to continue working in that field, I applied to the Oxford MLF but not the Cambridge LLM. If I were accepted to both courses, I would chose the Oxford MLF but that's just my opinion.
Hi Jair, thanks for sharing your opinion
I am really interested in the finance part, although have no idea what it is going to be like. I did some corporate finance-related work, but it had nothing to do with English law..
Im definitely leaning toward the MLF
In my case, as I have already started my career as a finance lawyer and plan to continue working in that field, I applied to the Oxford MLF but not the Cambridge LLM. If I were accepted to both courses, I would chose the Oxford MLF but that's just my opinion.</blockquote>
Hi Jair, thanks for sharing your opinion
I am really interested in the finance part, although have no idea what it is going to be like. I did some corporate finance-related work, but it had nothing to do with English law..
Im definitely leaning toward the MLF
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