Hello everyone,
I'm thinking about applying to an LLM in the US starting next year (Fall). My main targets are UT, Stanford, Boulder and some others, specially strong in Natural Resources.
Does anyone know when the applications processes start usually?

Hi jcv,

Universities in the US will probably start to receive applications for 2014 in September or October 2013 (the exact date will be school specific). However, you can already register through LSAC and start gathering your materials. For example, I took the TOEFL in July and had transcripts/LoR's sent to LSAC in August, in order to be able to submit my applications in September-October.

Hope this is helpful, and good luck!

Thanks Kat14. I've already taken the TOEFL (and obtained a good score so I don't plan to do it again) and the LSAC has all my transcripts. So I guess I'll just wait for now.

Hi guys,
Even I plan to apply for Fall 2014. Can you guide me through the LSAC process?

Thanks Kat14. I've already taken the TOEFL (and obtained a good score so I don't plan to do it again) and the LSAC has all my transcripts. So I guess I'll just wait for now.

Hi MagnumOpus,
The LSAC process is actually not that hard to use. Considering spending some time reading the forms and instructions on the webpage.
It will depend on where are you from, but what I did was:
1. I took the TOEFL and entered the LSAC code number when I registered for that test. That way they receive automatically your score.
2. I arrange with my university to had my transcripts sent to the LSAC. You have to be prepared to pay around 200 bucks if you're not from the US.
3. (next steps)... working on it! I think I'll follow Kat's suggestions and prepare statements and LOR, but first I need to know the results of a scholarship that will go out in july.

read you soon,

Thank you so much jcv! That helps a lot.
Any idea about the job scenario after completing LLM ?

Magnum;
Don't know yet. I definitely would like to stay and work one or two years before returning, but it depends on Visa, scholarships restrictions, grants, etc.
Depending on where I finally get admitted, my options would be NYC, Houston, SF.

Hi jcv!
Do you plan do specialise or do a general LLM? And are you looking at just the States or elsewhere too?

I intend to specialice in energy and natural resources law. I've been working on that field for some time. I'm also looking in Dundee (uk) and some universities in Australia.
You?

That's sounds good. I am inclined towards an LLM in competition law. So I'm evaluating my options in Europe as well as USA.

Broklyn Law

Leuven in Belgium is supposed to be very good in Competition Law.

The problem with European universities is that they are bilingual and I am not fluent in French.
On another note, how long should a personal statement be?

I want to do llm in us.Please inform me when admissions get open .I will be great thankful for such kindness...

Kame,
Read Kat's post a couple of lines above. I wrote to some of the Univs and they told me that it's usually on Sept-Oct.
bye

Hello everyone,
I'm thinking about applying to an LLM in the US starting next year (Fall). My main targets are UT, Stanford, Boulder and some others, specially strong in Natural Resources.
Does anyone know when the applications processes start usually?

Thank you Tristan. That is very helpful.

The thing is that the government at my country grants very good scholarships but only if you get accepted in a top-150 school (ARWU or THE). So i'm a little forced to choose one of those.

Do you know whether there are any grants or financial aid of any kind for L&C or Vermont?

thanks,

Thank you Tristan. That is very helpful.

The thing is that the government at my country grants very good scholarships but only if you get accepted in a top-150 school (ARWU or THE). So i'm a little forced to choose one of those.

Do you know whether there are any grants or financial aid of any kind for L&C or Vermont?

thanks,

I'll do that.

Thanks for the help.