I got ADs from SMU and CWRU fof the 2010 fall LLM

I don't know which one to choose right now..
and I have to reply to CWRU before Apr 30th..
So it's really urgent~!!!
SMU: International graduates LLM program..

CWRU: Intellectual property Law.

Which is prefer?

which is better~?

Can someone give me some advices?

Thanks ~~~

Can someone help me~~?

Pls~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It may be that I've spent most of my life in the Northeast and Midwest rather than the South, but Case Western has a far better name in the circles I run in than Southern Methodist. In fact, it took me a couple of minutes to figure out what "SMU" was. Again, this may be a regional thing, and Southern Methodist may have a better name in the South, but all other things being equal, I would probably go for Case Western.

That said, I don't really know enough about your circumstances to say much beyond that...

I'd also recommend Case Western. It's known more generally as a science school.

That said, I would think long and hard before shelling out $$$ to attend either school. Neither's LLM program is well known in the states. Ask them hard questions about job placement, if you are looking to work as an IP attorney in the USA.

It may be that I've spent most of my life in the Northeast and Midwest rather than the South, but Case Western has a far better name in the circles I run in than Southern Methodist. In fact, it took me a couple of minutes to figure out what "SMU" was. Again, this may be a regional thing, and Southern Methodist may have a better name in the South, but all other things being equal, I would probably go for Case Western.

That said, I don't really know enough about your circumstances to say much beyond that...

I'd also recommend Case Western. It's known more generally as a science school.

That said, I would think long and hard before shelling out $$$ to attend either school. Neither's LLM program is well known in the states. Ask them hard questions about job placement, if you are looking to work as an IP attorney in the USA.

UP up~~

Correct. Neither is famous for law. And you are also correct that the job market right now is very difficult. So many students burdened with so much debt with so little jobs available. It is sad.

To be fair, however, I imagine one's view of the job situation for students depends on one's perspective. From the perspective of a lawyer in the USA who graduated earlier in the decade when everything was going great guns, it is terrible. People from other parts of the globe may think differently.

To be fair, however, I imagine one's view of the job situation for students depends on one's perspective. From the perspective of a lawyer in the USA who graduated earlier in the decade when everything was going great guns, it is terrible. People from other parts of the globe may think differently.

Irene

I'm not sure if your discussion is still a live thread. But I'll post my 2 cents and maybe someone else will benefit someday.

For a foreign LL.M. student the Job market is dull in good or bad economy period. Having sad that the Patent Attorney market is best and even in this economical downturn, they are in high demands in almost all states. Some states more than others. For example California needs a lot of IP/Patent Attorneys.

Having sad that a LL.M. for foreign students make them eligible in few states viz. California, Texas, NY, Virginia, D.C. to sit for the bar.

Once you get this bar you are not an Patent Attorney. There is another exam called Patent Bar. Although you need to have a 4 year degree in technical background to be eligible for taking this bar and becoming a Patent Attorney.
(see more on wikipedia or google the USPTO Patent Attorney)


Finale...regarding choosing your major in International Law @ SMU vs Intellectual Property Law @ Case Western. IP Law major without the Patent Bar do not have job prospects (LLMs not JDs) Dallas is 4th or 5th largest job market. Its in a oil rich state texas. Jobs and job growth are better than most states. In your case I would suggest to do a LLM at SMU only because their program is much better and it has a better prospect specially in Oil and Gas Law / International Transactional Practice field.

Additionally, SMU's ranking is steadily going to go up, since its getting the Bush Library and major endowments.

I will write more later.
Hope this helps.

Irene

I'm not sure if your discussion is still a live thread. But I'll post my 2 cents and maybe someone else will benefit someday.

For a foreign LL.M. student the Job market is dull in good or bad economy period. Having sad that the Patent Attorney market is best and even in this economical downturn, they are in high demands in almost all states. Some states more than others. For example California needs a lot of IP/Patent Attorneys.

Having sad that a LL.M. for foreign students make them eligible in few states viz. California, Texas, NY, Virginia, D.C. to sit for the bar.

Once you get this bar you are not an Patent Attorney. There is another exam called Patent Bar. Although you need to have a 4 year degree in technical background to be eligible for taking this bar and becoming a Patent Attorney.
(see more on wikipedia or google the USPTO Patent Attorney)


Finale...regarding choosing your major in International Law @ SMU vs Intellectual Property Law @ Case Western. IP Law major without the Patent Bar do not have job prospects (LLMs not JDs) Dallas is 4th or 5th largest job market. Its in a oil rich state texas. Jobs and job growth are better than most states. In your case I would suggest to do a LLM at SMU only because their program is much better and it has a better prospect specially in Oil and Gas Law / International Transactional Practice field.

Additionally, SMU's ranking is steadily going to go up, since its getting the Bush Library and major endowments.

I will write more later.
Hope this helps.

Go to IUB. You will be very happy there, much more so than SMU. You should be able to find an internship.

IUB runs circules around SMU, especially in patent law circles.