UK requirements llm

SimonNewma...

9 17

Posted Jul 29, 2014 17:49

Thankyou but is the Westminster any good or I shall just drop my plan of doing LLM from UK?

Yes, we're good. :)
Here is an interview with one of our Indian alumni:
http://superlawyer.in/manan-bhatt-on-comparison-between-indian-foreign-llm-degree-llm-experience-westminster-university

<blockquote>Thankyou but is the Westminster any good or I shall just drop my plan of doing LLM from UK?</blockquote>

Yes, we're good. :)
Here is an interview with one of our Indian alumni:
http://superlawyer.in/manan-bhatt-on-comparison-between-indian-foreign-llm-degree-llm-experience-westminster-university

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lynnkenya

6 11

Posted Jul 30, 2014 07:38

thank you Mr. Newman. I am planning to apply for Chevening scholarship to do my LLM in England 2015/2016. Its so hard to decide on which university....I started looking in 2013 and yet to find what suits me best. apart from modules offered and accommodation what else should I look at?

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SimonNewma...

9 17

Posted Jul 30, 2014 10:30

thank you Mr. Newman. I am planning to apply for Chevening scholarship to do my LLM in England 2015/2016. Its so hard to decide on which university....I started looking in 2013 and yet to find what suits me best. apart from modules offered and accommodation what else should I look at?

Some other factors you might consider:
1. Do you want a rural campus University (nice and quiet) or a city University for access to shops, entertainment etc. Attending a city University might also allow you to do part time work during the course.
2. How many modules you will study, and contact hours per week. Eg the City University LLM has students do 4 taught modules, 2 per semester, 2 hours per week, so 4 hours class time/week. The Westminster LLM has students do 6 taught modules, 3 per semester, mostly 3 hours, so up to 9 hours class time/week.
3. Fees - how much it will cost you. International student fees vary somewhat; home/EU student fees vary a lot by LLM.
4. The prestige of the University and the course. This may vary somewhat by country - Oxford & Cambridge are well known everywhere, but other Universities may have strong reputations in particular countries and be less well known elsewhere. Note that prestige may not have any relation to the actual quality of the course, though!
5. Specialist interests - eg if a student wanted to do an LLM in Intellectual Property law I would recommend Queen Mary as they have fantastic resources and staff for that area.

<blockquote>thank you Mr. Newman. I am planning to apply for Chevening scholarship to do my LLM in England 2015/2016. Its so hard to decide on which university....I started looking in 2013 and yet to find what suits me best. apart from modules offered and accommodation what else should I look at?
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Some other factors you might consider:
1. Do you want a rural campus University (nice and quiet) or a city University for access to shops, entertainment etc. Attending a city University might also allow you to do part time work during the course.
2. How many modules you will study, and contact hours per week. Eg the City University LLM has students do 4 taught modules, 2 per semester, 2 hours per week, so 4 hours class time/week. The Westminster LLM has students do 6 taught modules, 3 per semester, mostly 3 hours, so up to 9 hours class time/week.
3. Fees - how much it will cost you. International student fees vary somewhat; home/EU student fees vary a lot by LLM.
4. The prestige of the University and the course. This may vary somewhat by country - Oxford & Cambridge are well known everywhere, but other Universities may have strong reputations in particular countries and be less well known elsewhere. Note that prestige may not have any relation to the actual quality of the course, though!
5. Specialist interests - eg if a student wanted to do an LLM in Intellectual Property law I would recommend Queen Mary as they have fantastic resources and staff for that area.

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Rana07

15 29

Posted Nov 10, 2014 09:09

Please, Can anyone tell me which one is better, out of these options..? I've applied to various law schools in the UK, such as:
UCL, LSE, Warwick..etc..

My shortlist (Depending on my chances):
- Kings College, London
- Queen Mary, London
- Aberdeen
- Nottingham
- Bristol
- Cardiff
- Manchester
- Warwick

I would appreciate a detailed response; key highlights; order of ranking..etc..

Awaiting a positive reply.

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Mark Holla...

1 2

Posted Oct 10, 2015 08:15

Hello there.

I have the same issue. I'm really keen to do an LLM but I have a 2:2 from the University of the Witswatersrand in SA (58%). I've currently got 2 years work experience in a corporate law firm.

I want to do an LLM in Tax Law or Banking and Finance but it seems only the best schools offer it like LSE or KCL(for the former). I kind of doubt i could make it. Would a school like Queen Mary take a candidate like me?

Or perhaps do I aim lower for schools like Cardiff Leeds Nottingham?

Please advise.

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Eppendorf

126 212

Posted Oct 14, 2015 21:37

Hello there.

I have the same issue. I'm really keen to do an LLM but I have a 2:2 from the University of the Witswatersrand in SA (58%). I've currently got 2 years work experience in a corporate law firm.

I want to do an LLM in Tax Law or Banking and Finance but it seems only the best schools offer it like LSE or KCL(for the former). I kind of doubt i could make it. Would a school like Queen Mary take a candidate like me?

Or perhaps do I aim lower for schools like Cardiff Leeds Nottingham?

Please advise.

A 2:2 is a really bad grade.

I suggest you do something else than practice the law.

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Mark Holla...

1 2

Posted Oct 15, 2015 06:34

A 2:2 is a really bad grade.

I suggest you do something else than practice the law.

Your life is very boring to bother writing this.

A 2:2 is a really bad grade.

I suggest you do something else than practice the law.</blockquote>

Your life is very boring to bother writing this.

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iEmran

1 1

Posted Oct 16, 2015 16:48

Hello there.

I have the same issue. I'm really keen to do an LLM but I have a 2:2 from the University of the Witswatersrand in SA (58%). I've currently got 2 years work experience in a corporate law firm.

I want to do an LLM in Tax Law or Banking and Finance but it seems only the best schools offer it like LSE or KCL(for the former). I kind of doubt i could make it. Would a school like Queen Mary take a candidate like me?

Or perhaps do I aim lower for schools like Cardiff Leeds Nottingham?

Please advise.

Hi
First of all, you need to find out if the degree classification of your country (SA) is equivalent to that of the UK.

If yes, then please note the requirement of institutions like the LSE or the KCL is a 2.1. I have seen that any one of the institutions or both requires 65%+ in the Law degree (with the quality of getting a First).

The standard entrance requirement of QMUL is again a 2.1. However, your work experience would be considered at this institution. QMUL might take a student with a 2.2 with working experience.

Institutions like Leeds and Nottingham again requires a student to have a 2.1. Both are reputed schools but outside London. Since you have a 2.2 which is 58%, there is no harm in trying (subject to the equivalency of your LLB degree).

Cardiff is a reputed law school in Wales (outside England), in the UK. The entrance requirement at Cardiff is 2.2 and subject to the equivalency of your LLB, you can easily get in the law school.

I hope it helps! For further query P.M. me!

Kind regards!

<blockquote>Hello there.

I have the same issue. I'm really keen to do an LLM but I have a 2:2 from the University of the Witswatersrand in SA (58%). I've currently got 2 years work experience in a corporate law firm.

I want to do an LLM in Tax Law or Banking and Finance but it seems only the best schools offer it like LSE or KCL(for the former). I kind of doubt i could make it. Would a school like Queen Mary take a candidate like me?

Or perhaps do I aim lower for schools like Cardiff Leeds Nottingham?

Please advise. </blockquote>

Hi
First of all, you need to find out if the degree classification of your country (SA) is equivalent to that of the UK.

If yes, then please note the requirement of institutions like the LSE or the KCL is a 2.1. I have seen that any one of the institutions or both requires 65%+ in the Law degree (with the quality of getting a First).

The standard entrance requirement of QMUL is again a 2.1. However, your work experience would be considered at this institution. QMUL might take a student with a 2.2 with working experience.

Institutions like Leeds and Nottingham again requires a student to have a 2.1. Both are reputed schools but outside London. Since you have a 2.2 which is 58%, there is no harm in trying (subject to the equivalency of your LLB degree).

Cardiff is a reputed law school in Wales (outside England), in the UK. The entrance requirement at Cardiff is 2.2 and subject to the equivalency of your LLB, you can easily get in the law school.

I hope it helps! For further query P.M. me!

Kind regards!

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Anees

4 7

Posted Nov 21, 2015 09:26

Hello everyone,

What would be the GPA equivalent of a 2:1 grade in UK? I have graduated from a top ranking University in Pakistan and my CGPA is 3.1. I wish to apply for LLM in University of Edinburgh for 2016-17. I was wondering whether I would be considered for admission? Please help!

Thanks

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TS_india

9 18

Posted Nov 21, 2015 09:50

Hello everyone,

What would be the GPA equivalent of a 2:1 grade in UK? I have graduated from a top ranking University in Pakistan and my CGPA is 3.1. I wish to apply for LLM in University of Edinburgh for 2016-17. I was wondering whether I would be considered for admission? Please help!
Thanks

2:1 is 70% .. 3.1 on a scale of 4 is a good score..

<blockquote>Hello everyone,

What would be the GPA equivalent of a 2:1 grade in UK? I have graduated from a top ranking University in Pakistan and my CGPA is 3.1. I wish to apply for LLM in University of Edinburgh for 2016-17. I was wondering whether I would be considered for admission? Please help!
Thanks

</blockquote>

2:1 is 70% .. 3.1 on a scale of 4 is a good score..

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Anees

4 7

Posted Nov 21, 2015 12:03

Hey TS_india,

Thank you for the reply. That's really encouraging!

Do you any idea about the scholarships at Edinburgh? I have looked into their website but couldn't find much scholarship opportunities for International Students. If selected, what are the chances that of getting scholarship at University to support studies?

Thanks

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llmadvise

68 115

Posted Nov 22, 2015 13:52

Hey TS_india,

Thank you for the reply. That's really encouraging!

Do you any idea about the scholarships at Edinburgh? I have looked into their website but couldn't find much scholarship opportunities for International Students. If selected, what are the chances that of getting scholarship at University to support studies?

Thanks

Hello Anees,
Edinburgh offers a Global Master's Scholarship, worth 3000 GBP as a deduction of your student fees. It's given on the basis of academic merit, so you would need the equivalent of a First Class Honours degree. Deadline is 1st April 2016. They also offer a scholarship for Research programs but I guess it does not apply to you. You are right though, the scholarships for EU/ UK students is much better. 10000 GBP towards tuition fee and living costs and you are eligible with a 2:1 law degree. Deadline is 2nd of May.

<blockquote>Hey TS_india,

Thank you for the reply. That's really encouraging!

Do you any idea about the scholarships at Edinburgh? I have looked into their website but couldn't find much scholarship opportunities for International Students. If selected, what are the chances that of getting scholarship at University to support studies?

Thanks</blockquote>

Hello Anees,
Edinburgh offers a Global Master's Scholarship, worth 3000 GBP as a deduction of your student fees. It's given on the basis of academic merit, so you would need the equivalent of a First Class Honours degree. Deadline is 1st April 2016. They also offer a scholarship for Research programs but I guess it does not apply to you. You are right though, the scholarships for EU/ UK students is much better. 10000 GBP towards tuition fee and living costs and you are eligible with a 2:1 law degree. Deadline is 2nd of May.

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