If Harvard's LLM admissions were strictly for international students, then they wouldn't have separate criteria for American JDs indicating what they are seeking from such applicants. I don't believe that 159 of 160 students are international, but I also don't believe that the percentage of American LLM candidates is as high as 40%. Anyone with ACTUAL knowledge?

Have you applied for the LLM in 2010-2011? I believe that the program is tailored primarily toward international students, but I do feel that 1 candidate from the United States is a bit small. It's hard to know, too, how many American applicants there are, but if Harvard is setting aside only 1 seat for an American student, that sound a bit Bakke to me.

Have you applied for the LLM in 2010-2011? I believe that the program is tailored primarily toward international students, but I do feel that 1 candidate from the United States is a bit small. It's hard to know, too, how many American applicants there are, but if Harvard is setting aside only 1 seat for an American student, that sound a bit Bakke to me.

Can you tell me if your application status has gone from "received" to "complete" yet?

No it hasn't. Like i noted earlier on this Board, it is a general or near-general issue.

I am new to the boards and have not combed many of the previous postings. Although I'm sorry your response is duplicative, I appreciate it at this time nonetheless.

Let me correct my previous statement. There are actually 03 (three) American students in the 2010 class at HLS. I went to look at the graduate program "yearbook." Anyway, it is still a low number...

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Where is the "yearbook"? Is it accessible somewhere online? Do you know from which schools the three individuals earned their JDs?

The book I have is not available online, sorry. The hold Jds at: Northeastern University, Marquette University, and North Carolina Central University.

Thank you for sharing. Those are interesting law schools, I'm actually surprised. I wonder what the chances are for someone from a tier 1 law school....

American JD holders are less aggresive than international students about the LLM. The JD, I understand, is a very prestigious degree. Most JD holders go on to earn a decent living without any need for an LLM. Except, of course for those planning to go into academics.

That is true that fewer American students pursue the LLM, though tax LLMs are popular programs for Americans with JDs. I am curious about the 3 American JDs for the Class of 2010, especially since I attended a "higher ranked" institution. It makes me wonder whether my credentials, which I believe make me extremely qualified, may be viewed as too much for what the program is intended to offer. The second-guessing is frustrating! Two more months....

I hear you supra. It's a long time. This is a bit off topic, but I happen to know that they have already sent out acceptance letters to those who are doing the JD in Harvard next year. One of my friends made it in. He is extremely talented and extremely qualified. Looks like the LLM students are the final applicants to hear...

If Harvard's LLM admissions were strictly for international students, then they wouldn't have separate criteria for American JDs indicating what they are seeking from such applicants. I don't believe that 159 of 160 students are international, but I also don't believe that the percentage of American LLM candidates is as high as 40%. Anyone with ACTUAL knowledge?

If Harvard's LLM admissions were strictly for international students, then they wouldn't have separate criteria for American JDs indicating what they are seeking from such applicants. I don't believe that 159 of 160 students are international, but I also don't believe that the percentage of American LLM candidates is as high as 40%. Anyone with ACTUAL knowledge?

Hi guys,
I attended the LL.M. program of Columbia last year and I passed the NY Bar Exam this July; as I had friends at Harvard as well, I dare say that I have actual knowledge. US JDs almost never apply for an LL.M. (with the exception of a Tax LL.M.); there is no need for them to do so as they know where they will be working after graduation since their 2nd year at law school. Also, if they want to get involved in academia, there is no need for them to get a PhD (although of course that is considered advantageous) like in Europe. So, the number of US JDs attending LL.M. programs is extremely small; at Columbia we had only 3 and I am sure at Harvard the number was not that bigger. However, even if there are not many US students, you'll attend the same classes as the JDs do and be graded with the same curve they do.

I would have to disagree on this one. The JDs have already gotten a bachelor degree and in the top law schools they may even have a master or a PhD degree before attending law school; also, most of them have serious work experience. Even though I was accepted to both Oxford and Cambridge I preferred attending Columbia as I would have the opportunity to attend more courses (8 instead of 4 at Oxbridge); also, in my opinion the LL.M. in the US is much more intensive as you attend classes 2-3 times a week for each course instead of 1 time per week for each course. But, this is just my personal view and everyone knows what's best for himself.

I was admitted last year at Harvards LL.M. program and I received all the information related to the course, including the list of admitted students (not all of them accepted the offer).

There were 21 Americans accepted, I just checked again.

I got a deferral and will join the class this year. If I can help you with any information do not hesitate to contact me.

By the way, all the admissions will be sent the same day (mid march). Do not expect Harvard to announce the date.

Regards!

There are actually 03 (three) American students in the 2010 class at HLS. I went to look at the graduate program "yearbook." Anyway, it is still a low number...

I was admitted last year at Harvards LL.M. program and I received all the information related to the course, including the list of admitted students (not all of them accepted the offer).

There were 21 Americans accepted, I just checked again.

It seems that 21 were admitted but 3 matriculated. One poster seems to have deferred, thus suggesting that of the 21, 4 ultimately chose to affirmatively attend (whether in 2009 or 2010). I wonder what prompted the other 17 to decline their acceptances. Either way, one can speculate forever....

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