Hi,
I was interested in potentially doing an LLM before a JD. There is a international conflict and security law program I am interested in, and because i have time now and I may be able to get a fellowship for this program, I thought this would be a good time. Do you think it is appropriate to do an LLM before a JD? Could this help or hurt law school applications? What are the pros and cons of doing it before?
Thanks!
LLM before JD
Posted Jun 23, 2009 20:19
Hi,
I was interested in potentially doing an LLM before a JD. There is a international conflict and security law program I am interested in, and because i have time now and I may be able to get a fellowship for this program, I thought this would be a good time. Do you think it is appropriate to do an LLM before a JD? Could this help or hurt law school applications? What are the pros and cons of doing it before?
Thanks!
I was interested in potentially doing an LLM before a JD. There is a international conflict and security law program I am interested in, and because i have time now and I may be able to get a fellowship for this program, I thought this would be a good time. Do you think it is appropriate to do an LLM before a JD? Could this help or hurt law school applications? What are the pros and cons of doing it before?
Thanks!
Posted Jun 24, 2009 17:18
Personally, I think it would hurt your JD application if your results are not as good. It depends on individual circumstances really - if you have a weak LLB previously then a strong LLM may boost your JD chances (vice versa - if you get what I mean).
You should also bear in mind most JD programs allow students to take subjects from their LLM offerings so you may technically b e able to complete your international conflict and security subjects without actually spending an extra year / resources on a LLM!
Cheers,
G
Personally, I think it would hurt your JD application if your results are not as good. It depends on individual circumstances really - if you have a weak LLB previously then a strong LLM may boost your JD chances (vice versa - if you get what I mean).
You should also bear in mind most JD programs allow students to take subjects from their LLM offerings so you may technically b e able to complete your international conflict and security subjects without actually spending an extra year / resources on a LLM!
Cheers,
G
You should also bear in mind most JD programs allow students to take subjects from their LLM offerings so you may technically b e able to complete your international conflict and security subjects without actually spending an extra year / resources on a LLM!
Cheers,
G
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