Advice re LLM Prospects


BN123

Hi all



Would appreciate some advice on chances of LLM at NYU, Columbia or Harvard



Despite already having a General Master of Laws (LLM) in Australia I want to move to New York do International arbitration/disputes work and have a career in the USA



Me as follows:



- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce at a Top 8 Australian/Top 50 global uni



- Law undergraduate GPA 3.33



- Overall undergraduate GPA 3.24



- General Master of Laws (LLM) at a Top 8 Australia/Top 50 global uni GPA 3.5



- Master of Laws 1st place in 1 x commercial law course



- 2 years working as a judges associates



- 1.5 years working at as an attorney in litigation

Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on my chances?

[Edited by BN123 on Aug 21, 2023]

Hi all<br><br><br>
Would appreciate some advice on chances of LLM at NYU, Columbia or Harvard<br><br><br>
Despite already having a General Master of Laws (LLM) in Australia I want to move to New York do International arbitration/disputes work and have a career in the USA<br><br><br>
Me as follows:<br><br><br>
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce at a Top 8 Australian/Top 50 global uni <br><br><br>
- Law undergraduate GPA 3.33<br><br><br>
- Overall undergraduate GPA 3.24<br><br><br>
- General Master of Laws (LLM) at a Top 8 Australia/Top 50 global uni GPA 3.5 <br><br><br>
- Master of Laws 1st place in 1 x commercial law course<br><br><br>
- 2 years working as a judges associates<br><br><br>
- 1.5 years working at as an attorney in litigation<br><br>Thanks for letting me know your thoughts on my chances?
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Inactive User

Harvard 2/10 chance
NYU 6/10 chance
Columbia 4/10 chance

Harvard 2/10 chance<br>NYU 6/10 chance<br>Columbia 4/10 chance
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BN123

Thanks alltoowell. NYU is the aim so thats good.

Would Fordham or Georgetown be easier?


Thanks alltoowell. NYU is the aim so thats good.<br><br>Would Fordham or Georgetown be easier?<br><br><br>
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Inactive User

Fordham yes. Georgetown similar.

Fordham yes. Georgetown similar.
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awinn

Try American University Ranked fifth in International Law

Try American University Ranked fifth in International Law
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awinn

Contact Bjorn Arp at American.

Contact Bjorn Arp at American.
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awinn

also George Washington

also George Washington
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Vyshnavi


Get 2-3 years work experience before starting US LLM, it will help you overall later.

Vyshnavi<br><br><br>Get 2-3 years work experience before starting US LLM, it will help you overall later.<br>
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