Hi all,

Yet another question about admissions.
I got rejected from georgetown, early review. Does this mean that I have no chances in getting admitted elsewhere? Does georgetown have a preference for a certain 'type' of student? I've only applied to the top llm programs in the States...

If there are any llm-guiders who are currently in an llm program, I would strongly appreciate their input. Also, for those prospective students, I belive that many of you have received feedback on various quesitons: your responses would be very much appreciated as well.

Thank you.

Hi Paris 123,

GULC values work experience and international law. However they often admit students without it.
The admission process is complicated and of course you still have chance to be admitted elsewhere.
In my opinion, it is never a good thing to apply only to the top schools (unless you want the best or nothing). In my case, I applied to 14 schools (I know, a bit extreme): 10 top law schools, 3 ranked in the 20s-40s, one ranked in the 60s.

I've been admitted to Georgetown early program and here is my profile:
- fair grades (poor at the begining, good at the end of my curriculum, ranked 2nd of my master in international business law);
- 110/120 for the toefl
- one prize
- no publications
- not admitted to the bar
- three years as in-house counsel in an international company with very big responsabilities
- one-year study in the UK and one-year study in Italy, both with honors
- a double major in European law with honors.

My application emphazises my strenghts and explains my drawbacks (I am not admitted to the bar bc I'm an in-house lawyer and don't need it, I'm aiming for the NY bar instead for international and comparative law knowledge purpose).

I drafted an "information note" for the committee as I think the French academic system doesn't help us for the application (low grade policy, no ranking, rare prizes, no law review, etc) and to explain my curriculum (in addition to my resume and PS letter).

I added recommendation letters from my Chairman/CEO and from the head of my master(who is also vice-dean).

I would be pleased to talk about the admission process with you if you pm me. I have been struggling pretty much with it!

Best,

Prospective student.