I'm intending to study for an LLM in the UK after I've graduated. I'm studying in New Zealand and the Honours Programme is only by invitation. Therefore I'm just graduating with a LLB. My GPA isn't fantastic... you're looking at a C+ to B- average (leaning more towards the B-)
A lot of the LLM programmes in UK require a 2:1 degree so I'm not too sure how I would fair since I'll probably be graduating with an LLB (B- avg).
I'm not too fussed about on location/distance learning, I don't mind either.
Was wondering if any has advice re. a good LLM programme with relatively lax entry requirements?
Easiest LLM Programme for LLB with low GPA
Posted Aug 09, 2017 08:55
A lot of the LLM programmes in UK require a 2:1 degree so I'm not too sure how I would fair since I'll probably be graduating with an LLB (B- avg).
I'm not too fussed about on location/distance learning, I don't mind either.
Was wondering if any has advice re. a good LLM programme with relatively lax entry requirements?
Posted Aug 09, 2017 16:48
QMUL, Durham, Bristol, probably Edinburgh. LSE might be worth a shot, as well. Why don't you consider US schools? I think you have a decent chance at Columbia and NYU.
[Edited by robot6 on Aug 09, 2017]
Posted Aug 09, 2017 17:40
Thanks robot6 for replying!
Hmm I was actually looking to apply to Edinburgh until I looked at the entry requirements. Not too sure if it is too ambitious a choice
I was leaning towards Edinburgh because the LLM courses they offer seemed pretty attractive and it's convenient that they offer distanced learning. (Was looking at LLM in Medical Law & Ethics and LLM in IT Law) My only reservation was the cost of study. The fees are 18,400gbp which I assume is on the higher end of the spectrum, though correct me if I'm wrong.
I haven't exactly checked out US schools yet but now that you've mentioned it, I'll take look at Columbia and NYU! (Thanks)
I'm just quite worried because it seems like you need a 2:1 honours degree to do an LLM. This puts me in a weird position because in my school, only the top 10% (30 out of 300) will be invited to join the honours programme. The majority of us graduates without honours so I'm not too sure how I should go about doing this.
I did consider getting an admissions consultant but am not too sure if its worth the money... What do you think?
Hmm I was actually looking to apply to Edinburgh until I looked at the entry requirements. Not too sure if it is too ambitious a choice
I was leaning towards Edinburgh because the LLM courses they offer seemed pretty attractive and it's convenient that they offer distanced learning. (Was looking at LLM in Medical Law & Ethics and LLM in IT Law) My only reservation was the cost of study. The fees are 18,400gbp which I assume is on the higher end of the spectrum, though correct me if I'm wrong.
I haven't exactly checked out US schools yet but now that you've mentioned it, I'll take look at Columbia and NYU! (Thanks)
I'm just quite worried because it seems like you need a 2:1 honours degree to do an LLM. This puts me in a weird position because in my school, only the top 10% (30 out of 300) will be invited to join the honours programme. The majority of us graduates without honours so I'm not too sure how I should go about doing this.
I did consider getting an admissions consultant but am not too sure if its worth the money... What do you think?
Posted Aug 10, 2017 10:41
I don't know how strict Edinburgh is with grades, but I think it gives some leeway like most other schools. I think they publicly mention 2:1 to maintain the perception that the admission standards are high; in a way, it also operates as some sort of deterrent for students who don't meet the stated requirement. You can look for Edinburgh's LLM admission statistics online (try the UK FOI site) and I believe the offer rate is around 50%.
I'm not sure about costs, but US schools tend to cost more. I also wouldn't recommend getting an admissions consultant. I personally think the service they offer is placebo. I think if your grades are not stellar, they'll just say the same thing: highlight your other strengths (moot, law journal, extracurriculars, etc). Just have a friend proofread your essays.
I'm not sure about costs, but US schools tend to cost more. I also wouldn't recommend getting an admissions consultant. I personally think the service they offer is placebo. I think if your grades are not stellar, they'll just say the same thing: highlight your other strengths (moot, law journal, extracurriculars, etc). Just have a friend proofread your essays.
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