LLM UCL / KCL / LSE / QMUL 2018-19


WILawyer



No problem! I have submitted it on January 6th and received my offer on February 7th. They estimate a 6-week period to provide their response.



Many thanks for letting me know. With regards to your previous question (which university is better), it really depends on your specialisation - is it a general LLM or Energy, Human Rights, etc? According to the Timer Higher Education, UCL is ranked 8th for law worldwide, however, many people in London tend to favour LSE over UCL. LSE is harder to get in than UCL so their entry requirements could give you some indication about the type of people on the course. Good luck :)


It is an LLM in International Business (LSE) and International Dispute Resolution (UCL). I am inclined to go to LSE, but have heard that UCL is better..


I find it rather difficult to follow the University Rankings as the rankings for LSE and UCL in particular differ depending on whether you follow The Times or the Complete University Guide (and others as well).

I think it will have to come down to which university offers your desired courses, the reputation of the university in your market and which one you have a greater affinity toward.

Personally I was also offered places in both LSE and UCL but I have always had a preference for LSE, I prefer their courses and LSE has strong brand recognition where I'm from so I would prefer to take up a place there.

Having said that, I don't think you could lose whether you choose either LSE or UCL or indeed any of the other excellent London universities in this thread.

[quote][quote][quote][quote][quote]Hello all, I have received unconditional offers from LSE and UCL. Which one is more recognized in the UK? Have had opinions on both sides.[/quote]

Congratulations! May I ask you when you submitted your application to UCL? Thanks x[/quote]

No problem! I have submitted it on January 6th and received my offer on February 7th. They estimate a 6-week period to provide their response.[/quote]


Many thanks for letting me know. With regards to your previous question (which university is better), it really depends on your specialisation - is it a general LLM or Energy, Human Rights, etc? According to the Timer Higher Education, UCL is ranked 8th for law worldwide, however, many people in London tend to favour LSE over UCL. LSE is harder to get in than UCL so their entry requirements could give you some indication about the type of people on the course. Good luck :)[/quote]

It is an LLM in International Business (LSE) and International Dispute Resolution (UCL). I am inclined to go to LSE, but have heard that UCL is better..[/quote]

I find it rather difficult to follow the University Rankings as the rankings for LSE and UCL in particular differ depending on whether you follow The Times or the Complete University Guide (and others as well).

I think it will have to come down to which university offers your desired courses, the reputation of the university in your market and which one you have a greater affinity toward.

Personally I was also offered places in both LSE and UCL but I have always had a preference for LSE, I prefer their courses and LSE has strong brand recognition where I'm from so I would prefer to take up a place there.

Having said that, I don't think you could lose whether you choose either LSE or UCL or indeed any of the other excellent London universities in this thread.
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Malak

It is an LLM in International Business (LSE) and International Dispute Resolution (UCL). I am inclined to go to LSE, but have heard that UCL is better..

I find it rather difficult to follow the University Rankings as the rankings for LSE and UCL in particular differ depending on whether you follow The Times or the Complete University Guide (and others as well).

I think it will have to come down to which university offers your desired courses, the reputation of the university in your market and which one you have a greater affinity toward.

Personally I was also offered places in both LSE and UCL but I have always had a preference for LSE, I prefer their courses and LSE has strong brand recognition where I'm from so I would prefer to take up a place there.

Having said that, I don't think you could lose whether you choose either LSE or UCL or indeed any of the other excellent London universities in this thread.

Well said ! Thank you for sharing your thoughts as they are helpful and interesting.

It is an LLM in International Business (LSE) and International Dispute Resolution (UCL). I am inclined to go to LSE, but have heard that UCL is better..[/quote]

I find it rather difficult to follow the University Rankings as the rankings for LSE and UCL in particular differ depending on whether you follow The Times or the Complete University Guide (and others as well).

I think it will have to come down to which university offers your desired courses, the reputation of the university in your market and which one you have a greater affinity toward.

Personally I was also offered places in both LSE and UCL but I have always had a preference for LSE, I prefer their courses and LSE has strong brand recognition where I'm from so I would prefer to take up a place there.

Having said that, I don't think you could lose whether you choose either LSE or UCL or indeed any of the other excellent London universities in this thread.[/quote]

Well said ! Thank you for sharing your thoughts as they are helpful and interesting.
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Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!!

[Edited by Sstudent37 on Feb 23, 2018]

Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!!
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IrishLLMer

Hi guys, have those of you who are planning to attend LSE in the Autumn applied for accommodation yet? Does anyone have any opinions on which halls would be best?

Hi guys, have those of you who are planning to attend LSE in the Autumn applied for accommodation yet? Does anyone have any opinions on which halls would be best?
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drom

Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!!

Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.

[quote]Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!! [/quote]
Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.
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kymftm

Hi! I've received two offers respectively from KCL and QMUL. I wish to specialise in IP Law.

From what I've heard and researched, QMUL's Law school ranked 3 in The Times Education an around 10-15ish for KCL. However, KCL has a higher international recognition in general. I also understand that QMUL has a wider spectrum and better programme structure, especially for IP Law.

I've also heard that law firms which specialise in IP Law would recommend their trainees or solicitors to complete their LLM degree in QMUL, is that true? Would I be in a disadvantaged position if I choose to do IP LLM in KCL but all law firms know that QMUL is popular if my former information is true?

I'd like to know if anyone can give me some advice on which offer to accept. For KCL, once I've accepted the offer I'd have to pay 500 quid deposit to secure that offer. I have until late March to make this decision.

This IP Law dilemma has been going on for almost a decade for most IP law students, but I still couldn't find a post with a detailed comparison between the two law school in terms of IP Law...

Thanks!

[Edited by kymftm on Feb 24, 2018]

Hi! I've received two offers respectively from KCL and QMUL. I wish to specialise in IP Law.

From what I've heard and researched, QMUL's Law school ranked 3 in The Times Education an around 10-15ish for KCL. However, KCL has a higher international recognition in general. I also understand that QMUL has a wider spectrum and better programme structure, especially for IP Law.

I've also heard that law firms which specialise in IP Law would recommend their trainees or solicitors to complete their LLM degree in QMUL, is that true? Would I be in a disadvantaged position if I choose to do IP LLM in KCL but all law firms know that QMUL is popular if my former information is true?

I'd like to know if anyone can give me some advice on which offer to accept. For KCL, once I've accepted the offer I'd have to pay 500 quid deposit to secure that offer. I have until late March to make this decision.

This IP Law dilemma has been going on for almost a decade for most IP law students, but I still couldn't find a post with a detailed comparison between the two law school in terms of IP Law...

Thanks!
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Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!!

Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.


Hi drom! what was your overall mark before you retook the test? And how did you do in the other subtests? (Listening, speaking and reading?).

Best regards

[quote][quote]Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!! [/quote]
Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.
[/quote]

Hi drom! what was your overall mark before you retook the test? And how did you do in the other subtests? (Listening, speaking and reading?).

Best regards

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drom

Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!!

Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.


Hi drom! what was your overall mark before you retook the test? And how did you do in the other subtests? (Listening, speaking and reading?).

Best regards


First time: 8 (reading 9, listening 8.5, writing 6.5, speaking 7)
Second time: 8.5 (reading and listening 9, Writing 7, speaking 8)

[quote][quote][quote]Hi everyone!

I am new here. I was wondering whether you have some experience with IELTS?
I have a conditional offer of LSE and I needed a 7 in writing but only got a 6.5. Do you think it is possible to increase this score the second time? Is LSE strict when it comes to these requirements?

Thank you in advance!! [/quote]
Hey!
The same thing happened to me and they told me that I had to retake the test. The second time I got a 7 in Writing.
[/quote]

Hi drom! what was your overall mark before you retook the test? And how did you do in the other subtests? (Listening, speaking and reading?).

Best regards

[/quote]
First time: 8 (reading 9, listening 8.5, writing 6.5, speaking 7)
Second time: 8.5 (reading and listening 9, Writing 7, speaking 8)
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drom

Hey guys! I have offers both from LSE and UCL for the LLM in Corporate/Commercial Law. Can you help me choose which offer to accept? LSE or UCL?
Thanks!!

Hey guys! I have offers both from LSE and UCL for the LLM in Corporate/Commercial Law. Can you help me choose which offer to accept? LSE or UCL?
Thanks!!
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Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance!

Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance!
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Master22

Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance!


Hi, Francisco.

I asked LSE about this. They sent me the following message: "(...) Unfortunately, courses running in 2018/19 are not yet confirmed due to a number of factors. (...) I contacted the Law Department (as they run the courses you mentioned) and unfortunately, it is too early to confirm now whether the courses will be running. Confirmation of available courses is usually completed during summer (July/August)."

[quote]Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance![/quote]

Hi, Francisco.

I asked LSE about this. They sent me the following message: "(...) Unfortunately, courses running in 2018/19 are not yet confirmed due to a number of factors. (...) I contacted the Law Department (as they run the courses you mentioned) and unfortunately, it is too early to confirm now whether the courses will be running. Confirmation of available courses is usually completed during summer (July/August)."
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Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance!


Hi, Francisco.

I asked LSE about this. They sent me the following message: "(...) Unfortunately, courses running in 2018/19 are not yet confirmed due to a number of factors. (...) I contacted the Law Department (as they run the courses you mentioned) and unfortunately, it is too early to confirm now whether the courses will be running. Confirmation of available courses is usually completed during summer (July/August)."


Thank you Master22! It looks like we are going to have to wait for a few months or just rely on the information given for the 2017/2018 period.

Best regards

[quote][quote]Dear all,

Does anybody know when will the modules for the 2018/2019 period for UCL/LSE be published?

Thanks in advance![/quote]

Hi, Francisco.

I asked LSE about this. They sent me the following message: "(...) Unfortunately, courses running in 2018/19 are not yet confirmed due to a number of factors. (...) I contacted the Law Department (as they run the courses you mentioned) and unfortunately, it is too early to confirm now whether the courses will be running. Confirmation of available courses is usually completed during summer (July/August)."[/quote]

Thank you Master22! It looks like we are going to have to wait for a few months or just rely on the information given for the 2017/2018 period.

Best regards
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Puja.Desh

Hi guys, have those of you who are planning to attend LSE in the Autumn applied for accommodation yet? Does anyone have any opinions on which halls would be best?

[quote]Hi guys, have those of you who are planning to attend LSE in the Autumn applied for accommodation yet? Does anyone have any opinions on which halls would be best?[/quote]
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Hi! I've received two offers respectively from KCL and QMUL. I wish to specialise in IP Law.

From what I've heard and researched, QMUL's Law school ranked 3 in The Times Education an around 10-15ish for KCL. However, KCL has a higher international recognition in general. I also understand that QMUL has a wider spectrum and better programme structure, especially for IP Law.

I've also heard that law firms which specialise in IP Law would recommend their trainees or solicitors to complete their LLM degree in QMUL, is that true? Would I be in a disadvantaged position if I choose to do IP LLM in KCL but all law firms know that QMUL is popular if my former information is true?

I'd like to know if anyone can give me some advice on which offer to accept. For KCL, once I've accepted the offer I'd have to pay 500 quid deposit to secure that offer. I have until late March to make this decision.

This IP Law dilemma has been going on for almost a decade for most IP law students, but I still couldn't find a post with a detailed comparison between the two law school in terms of IP Law...

Thanks!


At the risk of shedding a light on something better left unexamined, QMUL is an average institution (No clue how they manage to earn that rank). Statistically speaking, 4 students from my college, who have not done shit in life have received an offer letter from QMUL. I have seen their SOP, and CV and was horribly disappointed. QMUL floats offer letter in like a week's time. Few of my seniors received an offer letter in 3 days time. It makes no sense. I do not know much about KCL so I would not comment upon that. I hope I am not sued for defamation and I further hope that this information gives you a better perspective.

[quote]Hi! I've received two offers respectively from KCL and QMUL. I wish to specialise in IP Law.

From what I've heard and researched, QMUL's Law school ranked 3 in The Times Education an around 10-15ish for KCL. However, KCL has a higher international recognition in general. I also understand that QMUL has a wider spectrum and better programme structure, especially for IP Law.

I've also heard that law firms which specialise in IP Law would recommend their trainees or solicitors to complete their LLM degree in QMUL, is that true? Would I be in a disadvantaged position if I choose to do IP LLM in KCL but all law firms know that QMUL is popular if my former information is true?

I'd like to know if anyone can give me some advice on which offer to accept. For KCL, once I've accepted the offer I'd have to pay 500 quid deposit to secure that offer. I have until late March to make this decision.

This IP Law dilemma has been going on for almost a decade for most IP law students, but I still couldn't find a post with a detailed comparison between the two law school in terms of IP Law...

Thanks![/quote]

At the risk of shedding a light on something better left unexamined, QMUL is an average institution (No clue how they manage to earn that rank). Statistically speaking, 4 students from my college, who have not done shit in life have received an offer letter from QMUL. I have seen their SOP, and CV and was horribly disappointed. QMUL floats offer letter in like a week's time. Few of my seniors received an offer letter in 3 days time. It makes no sense. I do not know much about KCL so I would not comment upon that. I hope I am not sued for defamation and I further hope that this information gives you a better perspective.
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Inactive User

Does anybody know if QMUL send an admission package or something similar?

Does anybody know if QMUL send an admission package or something similar?
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enora93

Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)

Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)
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Inactive User

Has anyone already accepted received the mail package from LSE?

Has anyone already accepted received the mail package from LSE?
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Inactive User

Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)


Applied in the second week of Feb. No update yet. The program has ‘closed’. I wonder if we sent our application too late and there is no hope at all now.

[quote]Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)
[/quote]

Applied in the second week of Feb. No update yet. The program has ‘closed’. I wonder if we sent our application too late and there is no hope at all now.
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Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)


Applied in the second week of Feb. No update yet. The program has ‘closed’. I wonder if we sent our application too late and there is no hope at all now.


I applied 9th Feb and haven’t heard anything either. I’m getting really worried, but my top choice is UCL so fingers crossed.

[quote][quote]Hi guys
Has anyone from those who applied to LSE (late January early February) received an answer?
Thank you in advance :)
[/quote]

Applied in the second week of Feb. No update yet. The program has ‘closed’. I wonder if we sent our application too late and there is no hope at all now. [/quote]

I applied 9th Feb and haven’t heard anything either. I’m getting really worried, but my top choice is UCL so fingers crossed.
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Hey guys, I’m gonna be applying to KCL LLM. Any reason why deadline is so late compared to other providers?

Hey guys, I’m gonna be applying to KCL LLM. Any reason why deadline is so late compared to other providers?
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