Hi everybody,

I am from India desirous of doing my LLM in UK in International Commercial Law / IPR .Highly obliged if you Could you throw some light on thefollowing

a) What is the expectation of Universities Glasgow/Durham/Warwick and any others that you know with regard to LLB percentage of Marks.

b) How many hours of part time work can one generally take up without any adverse effects on academics.

c) Are we allowed to work after completing LLM and if so what are the chances of finding suitable employemnt.

d) I am M.Sc.(59%) , MBA (XLRI) , LLB (2nd year--58% so far )

Thanks a lot
pappu

Hi Pappu,

a) To get the entrance requirements you would have to check with each individual institution. Typically though, I'd not expect to be admitted with anything less than an Second Class, Upper Division, a 2:1, or above a 60% average.

b) In the UK the typical requirement for a Maser of Laws is around 40 hours per week. This time will include class, research and assessment. The total amount will differ from programme to programme and from student to student, but should serve as a useful average through the year as an LL.M student.

How much work do you want to do on top of that? Maybe weekends, rather than evenings? Up to you of course.

c) "FRESH TALENT: WORKING IN SCOTLAND
SCHEMEThis scheme enables international students who have successfully completed an HND, degree course, Masters or PhD at a Scottish further or higher education
institution to apply to stay in Scotland for up to two
years after completing their studies in order to work."

I found that quote in a useful resource: http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/images/workafter.pdf. Use an Internet search engine to find other sources of information.

d) get your honours average above 60% in your LLB and I'm sure you'll have no troubles getting access to an LL.M especially with other qualifications under your belt already.

Best of luck to you!