LL.M. Programs in Corporate Law Retain Allure
Feb 15, 2023
The deals boom that powered employment in this practice area has ebbed, but graduates of these specialist degree programs are finding strong job opportunities
Inside LL.M.s in Corporate Law
Jan 05, 2018
A look into how Corporate Law LL.M.s are adapting to the shifting business landscape, and what graduates can expect for job prospects
Specialized LL.M. Programs: Finding Your Niche
Sep 11, 2023
Focused LL.M. programs have risen to prominence, offering students a chance to delve far deeper into subjects from intellectual property to environmental law. We look at some of the many options.
Becoming a Renaissance Lawyer in a Bankruptcy LL.M. Program
Apr 07, 2015
Bankruptcy lawyers need to dabble in all legal areas to be successful. But why are specialized programs in the field seeing decreased enrollment?
Frenzied Dealmaking Opens Doors For Corporate Law Graduates
Sep 01, 2021
Students taking LL.M. courses that specialize in corporate law can look forward to rich rewards as global M&A activity soars
A Fresh Look at Technology LL.M.s
Jun 26, 2017
A look at technology-focused LL.M. programs that prepare students for the spectrum of legal work in the sector.
How LL.M. Degrees are Embracing Sustainability and Social Justice
Feb 26, 2021
Student and employer demand is high for courses that tackle world problems
Beyond the Courtroom: Post-LL.M. Careers Outside of Law
May 06, 2019
The skills one learns through an LL.M. program are highly transferable to many different sectors, from finance and management consulting to academia and publishing
Law Schools Place a Sharper Focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Sep 06, 2022
ESG and political questions can have huge ramifications for a firm’s image, its regulatory relationships and even its profitability
Why Every LL.M. Student Needs Entrepreneurial Thinking
Apr 02, 2020
The stereotype of lawyers as risk-averse nay-sayers is antiquated. Lawyers who can think entrepreneurially are needed by every type of business — prompting law schools to change their offering
Heading East: LL.M. Programs in Chinese Business Law
Mar 17, 2015
Some law schools are beginning to offer specialized LL.M. programs to help lawyers navigate Chinas emerging role in the global economy
The Value of an LL.M. in Financial Regulation in a Post-Financial Crisis World
Sep 14, 2018
Globalization and the digital revolution have spurred demand for specialist lawyers drafting statutes to prevent another economic meltdown
Big Law Ramps Up LL.M. Recruitment to Ride Deals Boom
Jan 07, 2022
In varied practice areas pay deals are climbing to record highs amid a fierce competition for law school talent
Intellectual Property LL.M.s are in Vogue
Jan 28, 2020
In a digital economy, protecting knowledge from infringement has become crucial to corporations’ ability to sustain their success. Cue a surge in demand for IP lawyers
Post-LL.M. Employment Opportunities Blossom for Digital-First Company Lawyers
Nov 17, 2021
In-house legal teams want to use technology to provide better legal strategies and services