you guys are pretty lucky to have been admitted at NYU

jw:

I'm sorry the funds dried up, the university should have been more responsible by warning you of this problem.

I'm starting to have reservations about doing the LLM at all. Honestly, the acceptance package was more like a high pressure glossy sales pitch. I'm learning that an LLM is more of a degree for non- North Americans. If you want to work in the States (as I do) you either need a JD, or if that's not possible, membership to the NY Bar. Spending another year and 60k may not be worth the benefits. Taking a NY Bar course is about 2k with a two month investment of time. Then you can actually call yourself a lawyer in the US, and I think this commands much more respect from a wider range of employers, and is also a prerequisite for many government jobs.
An LLM only works if your eventual goal is to teach, or be highly specialized (tax law for example). Or, have a job opportunity in a foreign country that requires it. Of course if you're young and have the money, it could also be a very fun year. But I'm in my late 30's and not wealthy!

thoughts...

yeah, but you need a degree from a common law country in order to be eligible to sit for the bar, so this is why there are a big proportion of people from Germany, France, China, etc. applying for a LLM.

It all depends on your background so you must first examine your needs and your current situation instead of following the crowd who may have different needs than you or in a different situation. I say this because I know there are quite a number of people from common law jurisdictions who already have a LLB (or even a JD) who want to join an LLM when they do not need it. In this situation, an LLM is only useful if you want to specialize yourself (tax program, etc.).

If you already have a LLB and are already eligible to sit for the NY Bar, then indeed a LLM is not very useful for you!

I wonder how many American JDs apply for the NYU LLM... Whether or not it makes sense for people with a degree from a common law country to do the program, and whether or not it would help one's career as an attorney in the US, it's a great program that will definitely make you a better lawyer and give you a chance to explore your interests in a way that private practice doesn't.
I'm from Canada, just got accepted, and want to teach overseas. From what I can tell, the NYU LLM is well-respected internationally.
I got accepted into the International Legal Studies Program, but I'm thinking of reapplying next year to the new NYU-NUS program in Singapore that starts in fall 2007. Is anyone else considering that?

hey ....have been offered the deans scholarship for 10K and research associate position... any idea how that would be?.. hows the job scene with NYU......what are the possibilities for foreign trained lawyers to get placements after their LLM at NYU....

any feedback on research associates???

hey kabeer....give me your details again.... can i msg u now

god ... am i questioning a lot......i see frm the rankings that NYU is in the top 5.......but practically speakin...how is it compared to berkeley columbia and cornell ?? i mean from the placement perspective as well

JDI:

Your hesitation makes sense. The only reason I have applied to do my LLM, is that I'd like to eventually teach law in some capacity, whether full time or in combination with my present practice. However, if teaching was not my goal, I would think very hard about borrowing funds to do an LLM, especially if there is a better way of practicing in NY (ie: your NY bar exam route). I know many people from McGill University who just write the NY bar and do fine, without bothering with an LLM.

I enjoy my present job, I litigate in adminstrative, regulatory and constitutional law. But my reasons for seeking an LLM is to teach at some point.

nickle: if you don't want your research associate position at NYU, I'll do it. ;)

ElleWood: I, too, am from Canuckstan. I've been accepted to NYU - among other places - but may defer for (a) more work experience or (b) reapply to certain scholarships, like the Fulbright.

In any case, what is this NYU-NUS thing? You part of the year studying in Singapore, I gather?

Got my UPS. No scholarship... :-(
Still will probably go. Admitted to the Taxation program

Hi, JDI. Thanks for the quick reply.


But anyway, I am thinking about signing up for a review course in advance, or at least buy the books first. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks.

In any case, what is this NYU-NUS thing? You part of the year studying in Singapore, I gather?

Hi rippy,

I have done a lot of research on this and it seems BARBRI is the way to go. Although it is expensive, it is the most tried and tested with very positive feedback from students who took the review course.

What is your motivation for doing the LLM aside from the possiblity of receiving the Dworkin scholarship?

You can sit the NY bar if you have a 3 -year LLB from Ireland.

hey ....have been offered the deans scholarship for 10K and research associate position... any idea how that would be?.. hows the job scene with NYU......what are the possibilities for foreign trained lawyers to get placements after their LLM at NYU....

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what is the deadline for replying to NYU's admission offer?

still have n't got the courier. :(

what is the deadline for replying to NYU's admission offer?

still have n't got the courier. :(

Hi rippy,

What is your motivation for doing the LLM aside from the possiblity of receiving the Dworkin scholarship?

You can sit the NY bar if you have a 3 -year LLB from Ireland.

hey ....have been offered the deans scholarship for 10K and research associate position... any idea how that would be?.. hows the job scene with NYU......what are the possibilities for foreign trained lawyers to get placements after their LLM at NYU....

Hi there!

Did you apply for that specific scholarship and the research position?
I received the electronic notification last week but still dind't get the package and am desperately collecting information about finacial aid, since I missed to apply to at least one of the available options (yes: pure neglience!). I would love to know if they just gave you the scholarship and the position or you worked hard on your application to get those. Of course, I am not stupid enough to believe the former is true unless I am told so... but stupid enough to ask!

Thanks a lot in advance!