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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 21, 2008 22:03

Hi friends
I decide to apply for the LL.M program of illinois University for the International Criminal law. I have really a very good background but my IBT score is 84.
Would you please help me and tell me whether it is possible for me to apply to that university or other universities successfully. (in practice, whether they accept this score?)
Can I get full financial aid?
thanks inadvance for you helping

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Colher

13 25

Posted Dec 22, 2008 00:39

Well....your IBT score surely wont help you at all. Why didnt you retake the toefl?

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applicant ...

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Posted Dec 22, 2008 16:37

Well....your IBT score surely wont help you at all. Why didnt you retake the toefl?

Cheer up. You will be fine.
You choose the right program for the right school definitely.
I think you need to work on statement of purpose to show why and how are you going to pursue your academia or litigating practice experience in the future whether in US market or back to your home country.
Remember showing your strong motivation.
I hope you have a good GPA in your LLB or master of law in your home country.
Of course, that you are willing to retake the IBT is the best.
Even just hitting the score of 90 will enlarge your chance.
You will never know what it may take to gain admission.

Good luck to you.

<blockquote>Well....your IBT score surely wont help you at all. Why didnt you retake the toefl?</blockquote>

Cheer up. You will be fine.
You choose the right program for the right school definitely.
I think you need to work on statement of purpose to show why and how are you going to pursue your academia or litigating practice experience in the future whether in US market or back to your home country.
Remember showing your strong motivation.
I hope you have a good GPA in your LLB or master of law in your home country.
Of course, that you are willing to retake the IBT is the best.
Even just hitting the score of 90 will enlarge your chance.
You will never know what it may take to gain admission.

Good luck to you.

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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 23, 2008 16:34

many thx for ur help

unfortunately I have no time for taking another IBT.
my score is good GPA: 3.7/4

now whats ur idea?

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isradv

55 109

Posted Dec 23, 2008 16:48

many thx for ur help

unfortunately I have no time for taking another IBT.
my score is good GPA: 3.7/4

now whats ur idea?

I think you will be just fine with that grade, even cornell accpet with 79 on the IBT.
All the best

<blockquote>many thx for ur help

unfortunately I have no time for taking another IBT.
my score is good GPA: 3.7/4

now whats ur idea?</blockquote>

I think you will be just fine with that grade, even cornell accpet with 79 on the IBT.
All the best

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Lawnut

7 14

Posted Dec 23, 2008 19:40

many thx for ur help

unfortunately I have no time for taking another IBT.
my score is good GPA: 3.7/4

now whats ur idea?

I think you maybe fine.
Last year, I have a friend admitted to UIUC.
His ibt is more than 95.
His GPA is 3.8/4.
Every individual varies.
I think you need very strong statement of purpose and good recommendation letter.
I wish you good luck.

<blockquote>many thx for ur help

unfortunately I have no time for taking another IBT.
my score is good GPA: 3.7/4

now whats ur idea?</blockquote>

I think you maybe fine.
Last year, I have a friend admitted to UIUC.
His ibt is more than 95.
His GPA is 3.8/4.
Every individual varies.
I think you need very strong statement of purpose and good recommendation letter.
I wish you good luck.

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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 23, 2008 22:04

Thanks.

This is a very good news.

additionally my rank is 1st among my classmate. According to my IBT Score (84) and universities' deadline, Can I apply for better University than Illinois?
Thx inadvance for ur help.

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Lawlady

3 6

Posted Dec 24, 2008 05:16

I think you should apply for Cornell and 2-years ll.m. at Georgetown. If I were you, I would take TOEFL test again. I took TOEFL test many times and got 100 in the last minute.

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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 24, 2008 23:39

Thx dear lawlady

but what is 2 years LLM program at GTU.
1) what is its difference with 1 year program?
2) Does they accept my toefl score for that program?
3) Does it have international criminal law?

Thx in advance.

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Baby_Luck

58 116

Posted Dec 26, 2008 06:40

Thx dear lawlady

but what is 2 years LLM program at GTU.
1) what is its difference with 1 year program?
2) Does they accept my toefl score for that program?
3) Does it have international criminal law?

Thx in advance.

Why don't you consult the site with regard to the 2-year LLM? My impression is that during the 2 year program, a student spends some of his/her time during the first year studying/improving the language.

Re your 2nd question: hm... I don't know what score they will want. Why don't you call or write them and ask how competetive the process is right now, when the deadline is only a month from now?

Re the 3rd one: hm, I think that you should ask somebody at the adms office.. I think that general LLMs give a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing classes. I am speculating that possibly a general-LLM-student may choose any class, may be even Criminal Law. hm.. I am not sure about that though...

If I were you, I would call GULC right away and ask all these questions. They are very nice people.

<blockquote>Thx dear lawlady

but what is 2 years LLM program at GTU.
1) what is its difference with 1 year program?
2) Does they accept my toefl score for that program?
3) Does it have international criminal law?

Thx in advance.</blockquote>

Why don't you consult the site with regard to the 2-year LLM? My impression is that during the 2 year program, a student spends some of his/her time during the first year studying/improving the language.

Re your 2nd question: hm... I don't know what score they will want. Why don't you call or write them and ask how competetive the process is right now, when the deadline is only a month from now?

Re the 3rd one: hm, I think that you should ask somebody at the adms office.. I think that general LLMs give a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing classes. I am speculating that possibly a general-LLM-student may choose any class, may be even Criminal Law. hm.. I am not sure about that though...

If I were you, I would call GULC right away and ask all these questions. They are very nice people.

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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 26, 2008 11:04

Thx dear baby_luck

Of course they are. I did that before but they are out of the office from 2 pm on Tuesday, December 23, 2008 until 9am on Monday, December 29, 2008.

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Baby_Luck

58 116

Posted Dec 26, 2008 16:50

With regard the 1st question, you may read info on the site - that may help a bit.. And you may start collecting docs(if you have not done that yet) in order to be prepared to apply if you decide to apply.

Good Luck!

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as_llm

24 48

Posted Dec 26, 2008 17:42

I would definitely take another TOEFL and send my score report to the school after I see my score. Because most of the schools including the top ones accept a new TOEFL score even after the deadline. In addition, I would write a letter together with my personal statement indicating "I will take a new TOEFL and I am confident that I will take... Moreover I am planning to come to the US before the program starts to improve my English...etc."

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Alex1981

14 28

Posted Dec 26, 2008 21:34

Dear as_llm

Many thx for your help. I am really sure that I can get a better score if I take another IBT test but I don't know whether they will accept me for the LLM program and after the acceptance, I take a new toefl .

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