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.
<blockquote>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?</blockquote>
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.