Could anyone give me a realistic opinion on my chances of getting in to a UK LLM program, hopefully in London. Also what are the chances of getting some scholarship money?

I went to a second tier law school in the U.S. and I am in the top 25% of my class.

Thanks for your opinions!

I wouldn't keep my hopes very high if I was you... especially as regards as the scholarship... but hey, I hope you can prove me wrong and I wish you the best of luck. Although I'm saying that you shouldn't be too hopeful, I'm not by any chance implying you shouldn't apply! Give it a try and be sure to have something to compensate whatever it is that you need to compensate for...

U should apply atleast,u never know what is their definition of 'Best' applicant.
Afterall u have nothing to loose(except your application fee :-))

I always say to apply,,,,i mean give it a try!!! i applied to lse and got rejected,,,althought i had good grades,,,what happened to me: nothing i didnt die or anything,,,,simply decided to go to ucl instead!

you should keep your options open and simply try your best! of course if you also have some extracurricular activities and work experience thats always a plus!

I have to agree with all the above posts. You have nothing to lose by applying and you don't want to regret not applying to universities. Be confident about your application. If you have work experience, written articles, tutored/lectured, glowing academic/work references, then those things will balance out the 2nd tier/top 25% of your class part of your application. Scholarships are far and few between and very competitive. Of course, you should apply for them, but be realistic about your chances.

You mean you went to a law school in the US outside the top 50/100?

Hi! My name is Anna, and I volunteer as part of Education UK's program to answer questions about studying in the UK.

Scholarship will vary from program to program. As an American student, you won't qualify for as many scholarships as British students, but it's worth applying for any you do qualify for. You might also want to consider external scholarships, such as the Marshall Scholarships, Rotary Scholarships, or Fulbright grants. I've met quite a few American studying a wide variety of subjects through these programs.

Your chances for getting in will vary from program to program. There are quite a few universities in London, including the University of London External System. I'd recommend applying to several. It never hurts to have a few options to choose from when the acceptances start coming in. I'd also recommend working on your personal statement (be sure to include any extracurricular experience you have) and making sure you have solid letters of recommendation.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

You should definitely apply! I also went to a second tier (which does not matter in the least!) law school in the US and was in the top 25% and got into all but one of the schools where I applied for an LLM. As long as you have a strong background and a good CV you still have a strong position...afterall, the US JD, as a graduate degree, is a higher acheivement when compared to coming from the LLB programme in the UK. I finished the LLM at Edinburgh and have moved on to do a PhD, so regardless of where you are from you should go for it!