well m plannin for IPR..........bt its so crazy as all these unis r closd for easter n have no idea bout how to contact thm regardin my condition....................

Hi,

I'm a UK student and applied to ucl PIL LLM pgm. My application was completed on the 13/03 but I have not heard anything from them since...does anyone know how long it takes for them to send the letter? Also any info on how long the school is closed for during easter? thanx

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I personally think that Queen Mary has the best reputation for IPR. However, UCL are investing in strengthening in this aea of law.

are you sure cos evybdy is tellin me to kepm queens as da last option or to not even thik about it........bt hows da work scene after ucl.......ny clue

QM certainly has a more established specialism in IP law. UCL are attempting to up their profile and are succeeding admirably - they recently aquired Sir Hugh Laddie as Professor of IP Law. He is a very well known High Court Judge with a wealth of experience in that area. I think if I had to choose - I may well agree UCL is becoming increasingly the more attractive option. However, you should certainly not dismiss QM out of hand - its great strength over a number of years has been IP law. It's a tough choice - and I think anyone who has told you not to go anywhere near QM doesn't know a great deal - if anything - about universities in the UK.

I personally think that Queen Mary has the best reputation for IPR. However, UCL are investing in strengthening in this aea of law.

are you sure cos evybdy is tellin me to kepm queens as da last option or to not even thik about it........bt hows da work scene after ucl.......ny clue

Guys, just thought I should let you know. I finally got a letter this morning telling me that my application is now in the hands of the selectors. Unlike the LSE, UCL do not seem to updat the online application tracker - it appears they prefer paper mail hereafter! :-)

According to the letter the selectors were given my application on April 1 and I should here news by May 7. Does anybody know if takes such a long time or did anybody receive a decision before the date they were given intheir letter?

Selectors were given my application on March 7th, was told I'd hear by April 7th. Hadn't, so rang up that afternoon, and thye told me I was accepted. So even if they don't send you news, if you phone by that time they should know.

Same with me. Still haven't received the official letter. My decision was made on April 4th and in the first place they didn't want to tell me. When I called them last Friday they send me a copy by fax. Got a conditional offer ;-) Good luck to those still waiting!

Do the provisional course choices have any influence on our final course selection opportunities? Does the offer normally tell for which specialisation you have been admitted?

hey guys

Got an offer from KCL and UCL for the LLM. I have decided to go for UCL. I made this decision based on their placing on the league table (9th in world, 4th in UK) and the fact that UCL is within the Russell Group. It is part of the 'G5' sub-group of 'super-elite' universities, along with Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and Imperial. My motivation also for doing the LLM at UCL is to lead to better job prospects.

Would you guys agree with this reasoning as although I am excited about the programme I am worried about my choice?

Hi guys! I have accepted my offer from UCL. I guess I'll be seeing many of you guys this September! Have you already applied for accommodations? Is there any benefit to submitting the application early (is there a priority/queuing system)?

Does any one know if there is any possibility to get in student accommodation if you are an EU student?

Does any one know if there is any possibility to get in student accommodation if you are an EU student?

hi guys...i applied quite late to UCL LLM and still havent heard from them either by email or mail yet :-( i can see some of u phoned the admissions do you reckon I should do the same? or I just have to wait a lil bit longer? THx

hi guys...i applied quite late to UCL LLM and still havent heard from them either by email or mail yet :-( i can see some of u phoned the admissions do you reckon I should do the same? or I just have to wait a lil bit longer? THx

Hi, did anyone applied to the Shell scholarship? I was wondering if UCL's committee has already disqualifiyed some people....

My application was submitted on 28 Feb and I received an acknowledgment letter two weeks later saying that I'd hear the result of my application by 28 April. Today, 30 April, I hadn't heard from them, so I called 02076797742 and gave my application number. The receptionist told me the acceptance letter was sent out on 29 April for a conditional offer of 2:1. So I'm very relieved since I'm having my exams right now and 2:1 is not much of a challenge. LSE gave me a conditional offer of average 66% which at the moment is bleak because my average is 65%.

As to dilemma of having to choose between KCL, UCL, LSE (don't even bother considering QMUL, just not in the same league), I had that dilemma when I applied for LLB. I had offer from all three, and I chose KCL because it has a better reputation back where I came from. It was a mistake. The nickname that other rivals give "polytechnic" is not far from truth. I regret my choice. My friends at LSE and UCL are on the other hand very happy with their universities. They have all the good things to say. Try asking people from KCL and see what they tell you. Not many will actually genuinely believe that KCL is the best. If you don't believe me, choose KCL and see it for yourself :-)

Civ

"don't even bother considering QMUL, just not in the same league"
WHEN I READ THIS I WAS REALLY SHOCKED.
WILL YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THE REASONS; ACTUALLY I WAS CONSIDERING ACCEPTING QMUL'S OFFER (LLM OFFER).

There are many reasons for my statement. Here are the chief reasons:
1. QMUL is no where to be found in the ranking tables;
2. QMUL neither has the comparable reputation nor tradition for legal education as other UoL colleges.
3. QMUL cannot boast famous alumnus.
4. That may be due to the fact that it does not attract creme de la creme. The entry standard is 387.
5. QMUL is located in East London, that sums it up nicely.

So I'm rather surprised that you were shocked. I thought it was self-evident and the whole world knew. Don't get me wrong. There is nothing demeaning about QMUL. I'm sure many alumni come out and have successful careers. Institutions only play a part in that, the rest is your own ability.

Is anybody here familiar with the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights (formerly UCIHL/CUDIH)? If I were to specialize in IHL, international criminal law, and human rights, would I be better off going to the Geneva Academy or to UCL (LL.M. in Public International Law), particularly if my goal were to work at the International Criminal Court or a similar international tribunal? I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.

Hi there,
I was accepted at the Academy and am waiting on the scholarship answer. But frankly there is not much information out there. THey are relatively new and I have not seen them in the rankings. THe chief attraction is that they are in Geneva and have contacts. I am a lawyer in the refugee law area and so for me their focus is ideal, however foryour area I would think twice. But if you do find out any information on their reputation, please pass it on. I don't know any of the graduates personally, I chatted with two of them briefly over the internet, and they were happy with the program itself, but as for question "was it worth it", both said they are trying to figure it out now. So, not very encouraging. But at least on paper the program looks pretty amazing.
Tanya
P.S. I hope it's not a general indicator, but the whole application process was characterized by ongoing delays on the part of the Academy. But maybe I am just bitter because I just can't wait any longer for the scholarship decision ;)

Thanks for your thoughts on the Academy, T.T.! I'll pass on whatever I discover regarding the program. :)