Hi guys,
my name is Monica, and I'm a 23-year-old student from Italy.
As I've made applications for a LLM in International Human Rights Law both in Nottingham and in Essex, I was wondering if perharps I'm too young for a LLM and if it would be better to gain some practical experience after obtaining my university degree. I've been offered some internship opportunities, but decided to defer them after the LLM year.
The thing is, I'm worried I won't be able to return to classroom after starting a job, and perhaps it would be better to be completely free during an internship in order to take advantage of all the possible working opportunities that could follow from it....
Any advice?

Hugs,
Moni

I think this is the right time for you to do the LLM as you will get a continuity with studies and there is a chance of losing out the steam once you start working. If you can defer intership for a year then it would be beneficial for you. It is always best to study when that drive is there within you and this I would say is the most ideal time. but of course, ultimately, it is your call. Good luck!!!

You're not too young. But don't forget that it's not impossible to return to study whilst remaining at work - distance learning is becoming very popular, and an ever increasing range of impressive LL.M programmes are being made available for excellent institutions around Europe.

An LL.M can help you get the job you want now, but also, perhaps once you've been working for a few years, your area of interest might change, and an LL.M can assist with changing your specialisation.

There are arguments for both going forward with the LL.M now and for going to work.

Ultimately, if you think that you'll only secure the calibre of jobs that you are happy with by holding an LL.M now, then go for it. The employment market place is very competitive and in some countries, LL.Ms are becoming almost expected for securing a good career.