Hi,

I'm very interested in doing an LLM in International Law and Edinburgh is one of the only Uni which takes poeple who do not have a law degree. But I am having doubts, is it because the LLM is not that great ? What kind of careers does it leed to ? I'm mostly interested in human rights and public international law, is the program good for that?

Thanks !!

Depends what you want. Edinburgh is one of the best universities and it is certainly in my top few UK universities.

However, obtaining an LLM is not as useful as obtaining an LLB and being admitted to practice. An LLB will open much more doors.

May I ask, why do you want to do an LLM? Is it to enter academia? Work for an NGO? (human rights etc...)

Good luck

I am also wondering how good Edinburgh is for an LLM in International Law. How does it compare to Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and University of London?

Oxbridge is in a league of its own.

LSE and London in general (KC, QM, UCL etc) are comparable I think.

<blockquote>Hi,

I'm very interested in doing an LLM in International Law and Edinburgh is one of the only Uni which takes poeple who do not have a law degree. But I am having doubts, is it because the LLM is not that great ? What kind of careers does it leed to ? I'm mostly interested in human rights and public international law, is the program good for that?

Thanks !!</blockquote>

<i> is it because the LLM is not that great ?</i>

The University of Edinburgh holds a enormous amount of confidence in all the LL.M programmes available at the <a href="http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/">School of Law </a> and this is a reflection on the course tutors, the programmes' content; the resources available to post-grad students; the excellent academic community in general; - but also it reflects the high calibre of students coming from non-legal backgrounds.

Assuming you already have "very-good" academic grades from your previous recognised higher international institutions, you will likely be aware of good study practice in exams and essay's. Whether you're prepared for the leap between under-grad and post-grad is a decision you already have considered, but doing so in an area that is not your speciality? You will not be treated any differently from the students who have a legal background (and that is the norm, rather than the exception)!

If you have come from a non-legal background, expect the first few weeks on an LL.M programme to be a very steep learning curve: you will have to get used to using legal research resources; correct methods of citation; learn skills specific to legal debate; you will lack some basic legal background, so you may find you have to read more than your peers who have previous legal experience...

Demonstrating a high level of commitment in either your current employment or studies is essential in securing your place on an LL.M programme if you have no academic legal background. Exposure to your current area of interest demonstrated in your current work will assist your application too, no doubt.

If you're interested in finding out more, you should contact the School of Law directly.

Best of luck to you!

C.