I just completed my LLM from a top 5 school in the UK, having done my undergraduate at a top 40 school in the UK as well. I am really struggling to find a job in the UK.

I am really considering, after a 1 year break to gain some more work experience, to embark on a 2nd L.LM, with it being specialised and at a US school. However, I am seeking employment in Banking/M&A/Risk Management. Some schools have very good finance related L.LM in the US, but I am in desperate need for some advice. Is this is a good idea, or should I persist with job applications and hope for the best?

I dont see a problem in having a second LLM, but in still not having work experience. Maybe is not the moment to do a second LLM.

I agree - your CV might become too heavy on education and it might look to an employer as if you are not ready to take responsibility or work as part of a team.

Since you want to be in banking etc, almost any job in the banking sector could get you started on your career - the first job is always the most difficult to get; once there you can move laterally into the slot you want.

If you are interested in finance, then I would suggest you look into a finance degree. There some really good programs that are more specialized than an LL.M. in the finance field. Look for an MBA program or a Master of Finance program that suits your need. Having an additional LL.M. would not add as much value as a business or finance related degree in my opinion. You legal background may also help you to get into some really good schools.

Thats not a bad advice at all. If you finally dicide to do a second master, without previous work experience, then do it in finance and not in law. That would add more to your CV.

If you are interested in finance, then I would suggest you look into a finance degree. There some really good programs that are more specialized than an LL.M. in the finance field. Look for an MBA program or a Master of Finance program that suits your need. Having an additional LL.M. would not add as much value as a business or finance related degree in my opinion. You legal background may also help you to get into some really good schools.

You might want to look for a good economics program. A lot of the important lessons taught in business school are also taught to economics students, but the economics programs generally do not require the work experience prior to admission. A lot of the good economics programs will also let you take electives in business, accounting, and finance classes along with MBA students (for lower tuition to boot!). Having a degree in economics at the bachelor or master level will also help to build your resume.

You should make sure that you brush up on your math skills. Whether you go for a finance degree, an MBA, or an economics program, you will be required to use a lot of analytical skills (regression, discounted cash flows, statistical modeling, etc.).

Good luck in whichever path you decide to follow.

You might want to look for a good economics program. A lot of the important lessons taught in business school are also taught to economics students, but the economics programs generally do not require the work experience prior to admission. A lot of the good economics programs will also let you take electives in business, accounting, and finance classes along with MBA students (for lower tuition to boot!). Having a degree in economics at the bachelor or master level will also help to build your resume.

You should make sure that you brush up on your math skills. Whether you go for a finance degree, an MBA, or an economics program, you will be required to use a lot of analytical skills (regression, discounted cash flows, statistical modeling, etc.).

Good luck in whichever path you decide to follow.