Berkeley v Penn for Int'l Law


I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks

I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks
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launvatar

What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?

What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?
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lilijane

I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks
My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..

<blockquote>I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks</blockquote>My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..
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mikado

I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks
My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..


Seems like a pretty easy decision from what you said : Berkeley.

<blockquote><blockquote>I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks</blockquote>My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..</blockquote>

Seems like a pretty easy decision from what you said : Berkeley.
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lilijane

I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks
My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..


Seems like a pretty easy decision from what you said : Berkeley.
mikado, how do those two schools seem from France as to their reputation..? is there any difference?

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>I am trying to decide between Berkeley and Penn for an LLM focusing on international law. Any thoughts? I'll be settling in Hawaii and I think Berkeley has more name recognition there, but Penn has a higher ranking and great history. I'm torn. Still waiting on any word from Columbia, but not very hopeful at this late date.
Thanks</blockquote>My situation is exactly the same...I have been admitted by Penn and Berkeley waiting for Columbia and Stanford..Actually I want to live in the west coast not -30 degrees NYC or Phili..Both schools are great I dont care about the ranking...I really dont know what to do..The only thing that I know I want to live in San Fransisco for more than one years and maybe continue my JSD studies there..tough decision..</blockquote>

Seems like a pretty easy decision from what you said : Berkeley.</blockquote> mikado, how do those two schools seem from France as to their reputation..? is there any difference?
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What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?


Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.

<blockquote>What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?</blockquote>

Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.
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HCC

What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?


Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.


I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol

<blockquote><blockquote>What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?</blockquote>

Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.</blockquote>

I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol
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lilijane

What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?


Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.


I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol
:) I saw my name on the board and even if i am out drinkin with friends i couldnt help myself replying that post:):) btw i rejected upenn's offer yesterday and wish all the best for the person who'll take my seat..both schools are great but i thought that berkeley is closer to my objectives..i'll send you a more detailed reply tomorrow about your questions..

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?</blockquote>

Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.</blockquote>

I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol</blockquote>:) I saw my name on the board and even if i am out drinkin with friends i couldnt help myself replying that post:):) btw i rejected upenn's offer yesterday and wish all the best for the person who'll take my seat..both schools are great but i thought that berkeley is closer to my objectives..i'll send you a more detailed reply tomorrow about your questions..
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What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?


Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.


I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol

My employer has ruled out Berkeley in favor of Penn. About my background... I have 3.6 GPA from a college nobody has heard of and below average grades from University of San Diego Law School, They must have liked my 14 years military experience and/or my personal statement. It certainly wasn't any demonstrated academic talent.

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>What do you mean by international law?

International public law or business law?</blockquote>

Public international law... specifically humanitarian law, law of armed conflict and law of the sea.</blockquote>

I'm not sure about Berkeley.
But I think U PENN may satisfy your learning requirement more not only since its high ranking but its history and experts devote much effort to international law.
BTW, I also wanna involve in international law, may "lilijane" and "Pacoatemiami" tell me what kind of experience, personality or achievement you have to let these famous law schools accept you? Just give me some advices, plz!!! lol</blockquote>
My employer has ruled out Berkeley in favor of Penn. About my background... I have 3.6 GPA from a college nobody has heard of and below average grades from University of San Diego Law School, They must have liked my 14 years military experience and/or my personal statement. It certainly wasn't any demonstrated academic talent.
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