Does anyone know anything about the new Comparative Legal Thought program at Cardozo, aside from what is mentioned in the prospectus? It seems like it could be one the most interesting LLM programs out there.

I agree, it sounds very interesting. I looked for it, but it was somewhat opaque. The program is rather new so I kept wondering how reliable it is. Give it a try, if you're interested in comparative studies.

I applied and got accepted this year to the comparative thought LLM. Had to defer matriculation for a year, however.

They have a very strong tradition in philosophical and religious studies in the Law school. Scott Shapiro has since left and he was one of the major attractions of the program for me at least. They arguably still have a very strong interdisciplinary faculty even without him.

The school, in my opinion, is one of the most underacknowledged law schools in the nation. Their LSAT and GPA scores are much higher than many of the better ranked programs, they just haven't been around as long a time so don't have the broad base of alumni support.

They jumped in the rankings this year and I suspect they will continue to do so. Also, a NY based uni is always nice for internationals looking to take the bar exam.

One important point, you have to reserve an advisor for your thesis before appplying to the program...

If you have any more specific questions, I'd be happy to give them a go.

Best,

How do you go about reserving a professor prior to even being applying to the program?

Just replied to your PM.

Hi.
I just got my confirmation for admission to Cardozo's LL.M program, part time, in General Studies. I'll be receiving my instructions by to'w. Any help in htis regard will be nuch appreciated. nya, wat's abt reserving an advisor, 'd u pls elaborate.
Also, advise as to choice of schedule (I'am a full time worker in a law firm in Manhattan, 'd like to continue).
Thanks..

I applied and got accepted this year to the comparative thought LLM. Had to defer matriculation for a year, however.

They have a very strong tradition in philosophical and religious studies in the Law school. Scott Shapiro has since left and he was one of the major attractions of the program for me at least. They arguably still have a very strong interdisciplinary faculty even without him.

The school, in my opinion, is one of the most underacknowledged law schools in the nation. Their LSAT and GPA scores are much higher than many of the better ranked programs, they just haven't been around as long a time so don't have the broad base of alumni support.

They jumped in the rankings this year and I suspect they will continue to do so. Also, a NY based uni is always nice for internationals looking to take the bar exam.

One important point, you have to reserve an advisor for your thesis before appplying to the program...

If you have any more specific questions, I'd be happy to give them a go.

Best,