Hi guys,
I'm a second year undergrad law student at Oxford (reading for the BA Jurisprudence) and I'm interested in applying for the Harvard LLM. I received a high 2.1 grade in my first year exams. I'm hopeful I can bump this up to a first class in my final examinations. Realistically though, I could still end up with a 2.1, although anything under that is highly improbable. I have done a few internships, including one with a human rights law group, and I'm involved in a few sports.
1. What are my chances if I were to graduate with a 1st class degree. And then compared with a high 2.1?
2. I've heard extra-curriculars make a big impact on US admissions, and so far, I don't think mine really stack up. What should I focus on or do to catch their attention?
3. I would like to go right after graduation, so I won't be applying with any work experience as a lawyer. Will this be a hurdle?
4. I'm actually an international student here and I hold citizenship in a fairly small country. Will this be a help or hindrance?
Much thanks to anyone who can answer my questions. Would especially love to hear from UK undergrads who are now at Harvard.
Applying for the Harvard LLM with Oxford undergrad
Posted Nov 03, 2012 15:47
Hi guys,
I'm a second year undergrad law student at Oxford (reading for the BA Jurisprudence) and I'm interested in applying for the Harvard LLM. I received a high 2.1 grade in my first year exams. I'm hopeful I can bump this up to a first class in my final examinations. Realistically though, I could still end up with a 2.1, although anything under that is highly improbable. I have done a few internships, including one with a human rights law group, and I'm involved in a few sports.
1. What are my chances if I were to graduate with a 1st class degree. And then compared with a high 2.1?
2. I've heard extra-curriculars make a big impact on US admissions, and so far, I don't think mine really stack up. What should I focus on or do to catch their attention?
3. I would like to go right after graduation, so I won't be applying with any work experience as a lawyer. Will this be a hurdle?
4. I'm actually an international student here and I hold citizenship in a fairly small country. Will this be a help or hindrance?
Much thanks to anyone who can answer my questions. Would especially love to hear from UK undergrads who are now at Harvard.
I'm a second year undergrad law student at Oxford (reading for the BA Jurisprudence) and I'm interested in applying for the Harvard LLM. I received a high 2.1 grade in my first year exams. I'm hopeful I can bump this up to a first class in my final examinations. Realistically though, I could still end up with a 2.1, although anything under that is highly improbable. I have done a few internships, including one with a human rights law group, and I'm involved in a few sports.
1. What are my chances if I were to graduate with a 1st class degree. And then compared with a high 2.1?
2. I've heard extra-curriculars make a big impact on US admissions, and so far, I don't think mine really stack up. What should I focus on or do to catch their attention?
3. I would like to go right after graduation, so I won't be applying with any work experience as a lawyer. Will this be a hurdle?
4. I'm actually an international student here and I hold citizenship in a fairly small country. Will this be a help or hindrance?
Much thanks to anyone who can answer my questions. Would especially love to hear from UK undergrads who are now at Harvard.
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