Hi, all!
i'm from one of the Post Soviet Union countries and i definitely need some help. please, give any information or links on universities which give any LLM scholarships or grants for CIS graduates. now in my country there are no US educational organizations or foundations neither governmental nor private. so, i'm absolutely out of any information. thanks to everyone in advance

Hi!

I am also from one of the CIS countries. Do you not have Muskie scholarship in your courty? They are very active in the CIS. If not, then you might check Fullbright (US) or Chewning (UK) programmes although they are less active than Muskie.

But before you apply to LLM i suggest reading posts on this forum. They tell with insight what you gain and what you loose from undertaking an LLM degree. hope this helps

Hi Zakatala!
thanks much for your response. actually now irex exists no more in my country. i cannot even apply online, cause my country is not included into the list. i'll definitely try to submit to any of existing UK scholarship programs, but they enroll only two (!!!) students per year from the entire country. i'm not an outstanding person of course, but i'll make an attempt next year. btw, i'm totally stuck to this forum since i found it. what if i apply directly to one of the US or UK universities? have you tried this option?
cheers

No, I havent applied yet but certainly do have a plan to do so next year. If you are asking for my humble opinion, then in my view, it is always advisable to apply directly to the schools of your choice.

regards,

Hi there!
i'm going to apply next year too. have you marked any universities? what field?
btw, is it difficult to get US visa in your country?
and... one more question: would you like to apply both to US and UK universities?
see ya

I have no plans of applying to UK schools, only US. As to visa, I think it should not be a problem to get one in my country just subject to normal due diligence and routine checks.

Regarding the university choice I am thinking about Northwestern because they have a two year JD programme for qualifying foreign lawyers. But in general because it is hard to get to any school I think one should send as many applications as possible. And this is what the books tell us anyway. So I might apply to a total of five schools. PS: If you become a member of LSAC (check their website) they can collect your transcript etc and submit to up to 5 schools at the same price. Makes sense to me.

Hi Calypso

The availability of scholarship for international students wishing to pursue LL.M degree in USA are of two kinds - (a) merit based; (b) need based.

On the website of Yeshiva University - Cardozo Law School, NY, you will find that NO APPLICATION is required for being considered for scholarship. All students are automatically considered for MERIT BASED scholarship. It further says that NO SCHOLARSHIP on need basis.

AU - WCL, SMU, CWRU, U PENN, TEMPLE, VANDERBILT are some of the schools where international studnets are considered for scholarship.

Of course some of the schools specifically says NO SCHOLARSHIP for international students.

However, it is difficult to base your decision contingent upon grant of scholarship from the law school; and therefore, it is better to find out sources of funding in the home country.

I have been offered partial tuition waiver by SMU and CWRU.

A vigorous search is required. We can keep exchanging information. Wishing u the best.

Hi, Nriattorney!
Thanks a lot for your response. It's truly pleasure to read your posts. i'm now ready to cry, cause of tonns of problems i meet on my way to international education. newly adopted law compells me to stay and work in my home country for 3 years, otherwise they won't give me my diploma. i haven't even seen it since my graduation! too many barriers, but i feel better when iread your jovial posts.
thanks again, hope to read from you soon!