LLM After a PhD?

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Posted Aug 06, 2013 05:20

Hello all,

I will finish my PhD (in law and I hold an LLB) in a couple of years and am interested in studying an LLM in the UK afterwards - for the experience of studying overseas as well as furthering my knowledge.

What I'm interested to know is if holding a PhD would help or hinder an application. I'm guessing it would help insofar as demonstrating academic potential, but I can't find anything on various Uni websites relating to this topic. On King's website I only notice that studying an equal or lower qualification might affect your tuition fees due to them not receiving public funding for it.

Has anyone with a PhD gone back to do a Masters?

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Voice.of.R...

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Posted Aug 06, 2013 19:00

I cannot see how it could possibly hurt your chances. Why do you think it would?

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Zealous

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Posted Aug 10, 2013 07:03

I cannot see how it could possibly hurt your chances. Why do you think it would?

Thanks for the reply. It was only based on the concern that the LLM is a step 'backward' and if it would be seen as strange to not take the traditional path of LLB > LLM > PhD. Or if preference would be given to those with no further qualifications.

<blockquote>I cannot see how it could possibly hurt your chances. Why do you think it would?</blockquote>

Thanks for the reply. It was only based on the concern that the LLM is a step 'backward' and if it would be seen as strange to not take the traditional path of LLB > LLM > PhD. Or if preference would be given to those with no further qualifications.

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maew

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Posted Aug 12, 2013 00:04

You need not to be worried on that issue. As I also hold a PhD in law but I would like to further broaden my horizon, especially the international perspective, I have decided to apply for many LLMs in the UK last. Many universities will not consider your doctoral degree and they will evaluate your chance upon the bachelor degree solely.

For the fees, you will pay as others.

Cheers!

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Zealous

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Posted Aug 12, 2013 08:52

You need not to be worried on that issue. As I also hold a PhD in law but I would like to further broaden my horizon, especially the international perspective, I have decided to apply for many LLMs in the UK last. Many universities will not consider your doctoral degree and they will evaluate your chance upon the bachelor degree solely.

For the fees, you will pay as others.

Cheers!

That's great information, thank you Maew! And good luck with your applications.

<blockquote>You need not to be worried on that issue. As I also hold a PhD in law but I would like to further broaden my horizon, especially the international perspective, I have decided to apply for many LLMs in the UK last. Many universities will not consider your doctoral degree and they will evaluate your chance upon the bachelor degree solely.

For the fees, you will pay as others.

Cheers!</blockquote>

That's great information, thank you Maew! And good luck with your applications.

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maew

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Posted Aug 12, 2013 09:31

Thank you, I have got an offer to read law at LSE this October. Wish you the best.

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