Hey guys, given the closure of certain universities (Columbia, Harvard among others) and transfer to online classes amid the coronavorus outbreak, how do you think this will impact the 2020/21 LL.M cycle? Is there a chance those of us from affected areas won't get visas? Do you think schools will keep the online-class format indefinitely?
Coronavirus impact on LL.M 2020/21
Posted Mar 13, 2020 13:22
Posted Mar 13, 2020 13:42
Hey guys, given the closure of certain universities (Columbia, Harvard among others) and transfer to online classes amid the coronavorus outbreak, how do you think this will impact the 2020/21 LL.M cycle? Is there a chance those of us from affected areas won't get visas? Do you think schools will keep the online-class format indefinitely?
I hope not. There's no point in paying a 100,000 USD for online classes.
I hope not. There's no point in paying a 100,000 USD for online classes.
Posted Mar 13, 2020 13:44
Answers to your questions substantially depend on how the virus outbreak situation will unfold in the United States, in your region, and around the globe.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time.
Posted Mar 13, 2020 22:26
Answers to your questions substantially depend on how the virus outbreak situation will unfold in the United States, in your region, and around the globe.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time.
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time. [/quote]
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.
Posted Mar 14, 2020 15:40
Answers to your questions substantially depend on how the virus outbreak situation will unfold in the United States, in your region, and around the globe.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time.
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.
Yes, as this is an ongoing situation I think nobody (including the universities) is able to predict how this is going to unfold.
However, what are you planning to do? My deadline to make the first payment is April 1, at the moment, I think that I will make the first payment to confirm assistance (USD 1,000) but there is no chance that I am payment the whole tuition for online classes, I prefer to wait another year if that is the case. I am not sure how the other accepted candidates are dealing with this.
I hope that the universities have a contingency plan, i.e. deferral for accepted candidates. But let's see, this is new to all of us.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time. [/quote]
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.[/quote]
Yes, as this is an ongoing situation I think nobody (including the universities) is able to predict how this is going to unfold.
However, what are you planning to do? My deadline to make the first payment is April 1, at the moment, I think that I will make the first payment to confirm assistance (USD 1,000) but there is no chance that I am payment the whole tuition for online classes, I prefer to wait another year if that is the case. I am not sure how the other accepted candidates are dealing with this.
I hope that the universities have a contingency plan, i.e. deferral for accepted candidates. But let's see, this is new to all of us.
Posted Mar 14, 2020 15:56
Answers to your questions substantially depend on how the virus outbreak situation will unfold in the United States, in your region, and around the globe.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time.
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.
Yes, as this is an ongoing situation I think nobody (including the universities) is able to predict how this is going to unfold.
However, what are you planning to do? My deadline to make the first payment is April 1, at the moment, I think that I will make the first payment to confirm assistance (USD 1,000) but there is no chance that I am payment the whole tuition for online classes, I prefer to wait another year if that is the case. I am not sure how the other accepted candidates are dealing with this.
I hope that the universities have a contingency plan, i.e. deferral for accepted candidates. But let's see, this is new to all of us.
I would check in the school’s website what are the policies in place for people accepting (holding their place) and ultimately not matriculating. I hope the school will have some extra considerations given the situation, but we can’t bank on that.
I don't think we can make accurate forward-looking predictions at this point of time. [/quote]
That's it. Nobody is able to make predictions as of this time. Let's hope things get back to normal until the next semester.[/quote]
Yes, as this is an ongoing situation I think nobody (including the universities) is able to predict how this is going to unfold.
However, what are you planning to do? My deadline to make the first payment is April 1, at the moment, I think that I will make the first payment to confirm assistance (USD 1,000) but there is no chance that I am payment the whole tuition for online classes, I prefer to wait another year if that is the case. I am not sure how the other accepted candidates are dealing with this.
I hope that the universities have a contingency plan, i.e. deferral for accepted candidates. But let's see, this is new to all of us. [/quote]
I would check in the school’s website what are the policies in place for people accepting (holding their place) and ultimately not matriculating. I hope the school will have some extra considerations given the situation, but we can’t bank on that.
Posted Mar 15, 2020 14:39
An expert in China says the condition probably won't be over in summer. Let's hope it will not last a whole year...
Posted Mar 15, 2020 22:18
Wonder if we have to do by correspondence?
Posted Jul 07, 2020 17:38
I think it´s gonna make it harder to get admitted to a top school because a considerable amount of students admitted this year chose to use the deferral offered :/ It might be the case that schools would have to deal with overcrowded classes and have fewer spots left for new applicants.
I doubt the format will continue to be entirely online next year, especially in the US and the UK as those governments have been eager to lift restrictive measures.
Posted Jul 08, 2020 05:52
I really don’t know what’s the big deal having online or in-person classes. Classes are just classes. One who wish to learn won’t learn because of the surrounding crowd.
Posted Jul 10, 2020 14:03
Some don't have a problem with online classes, but some do. It's a personal preference. Making substantial connections with your faculty / cohort often requires some face-to-face time. Networking and job hunting are more complicated as well.
Posted Oct 13, 2020 16:21
It's been a few months, how is it looking for the 2021 fall classes? I'm definitely going to do an LLM next year (at Columbia or Harvard, hopefully) and I would prefer in-class learning. But of course I am open to hybrid / online options as well.
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