I've been reading through the posts on this message board and have found people's advice very helpful. Which is why I thought I'd stop lurking and finally ask what you think my chances are for an LL.M. at US universities, such as Columbia? (I am also posting this in the Canadian schools section.)

Here are my stats:

- LL.B. at UBC: 3.14 GPA so far (currently in my third year)

- Work Experience: 2 years at Service Canada writing and monitoring agreements for federal funding; summer position with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada and Department of Justice

- Extra-curricular/Volunteer Experience: Pretty good background in assisting marginalized groups (such as women, youth, and low-income families) in clinical law program, not-for-profit organizations, and community groups; Participated in UBC Criminal Law Program where I attended provincial court every week and conducted minor trials and guilty pleas

- References: Associate Dean of UBC; Counsel from the Ministry of Attorney General of BC; and past supervisors from the federal government

- Other Facts: I will be attending Sciences Po Paris on exchange next year (working on my French fluency); of Southeast Asian descent

I realize it might be a long shot, but I figure I should see what some of you think before I throw in the towel. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Salut

If you do not believe that it is possible then nobody will. One thing is for sure, you will have better chances if you think that it is possible and from what you say I do not see why you could not be accepted in a good US University.

Also do not forget that Sciences Po Paris has links (and a joint program) with Columbia...

Hi Koala,

Thank you for your response! I agree that I must be more positive about the LLM process.

I didn't know that Sciences Po Paris has links with Columbia. That is very interesting.