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The Graduate Institute, Geneva’s Inaugural LL.M. in International Law Cohort

This post comes to us from Jason Rudall, Programme Manager of the LL.M. in International Law at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Building on a Distinguished Tradition:  The Graduate Institute, Geneva Welcomes Inaugural LL.M. in International Law Cohort The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies has welcomed its first class of the newly launched LL.M. in International Law. Over the course of the 10-month programme,…read more →

20 Oct, 2013

LLM Information Sessions 2013 – US Law Schools Tour European Cities

Next month, admissions representatives from 15 leading U.S. law schools will be attending information sessions in five European cities to present their LL.M. programs. In addition to specific information on each participating law school and its program, they will also provide general advice, including on how to apply. The following law schools will be represented: American University (Washington, DC) Boston University Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) Emory University (Atlanta, GA) Northwestern…read more →

8 Oct, 2013

Best Tax LLM Programs – 2013 Survey

TaxTalent has recently released the 2013 results of their LL.M. Tax program rankings (PDF). This ranking is based on a survey of 128 heads of corporate tax departments. Tax hiring authorities from public accounting firms and law firms as well as consultants and independent tax professionals were not included among the survey participants. The respondents were asked to indicate which five U.S. law schools, out of a possible 31 schools, with LL.M….read more →

25 Sep, 2013

Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of 2012 Law School Graduates

A new study finds that the U.S. law job market has begun to recover, although challenges remain ahead. U.S. law students who graduated in 2012 have found more jobs than graduates in the previous year. Yet, the legal job market remains tight. As a recently released report by The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) shows, law firms – particularly the large ones – have ramped up their hiring, resulting in…read more →

25 Aug, 2013

Global and US LLM Study Bursaries

Apply now for Global and US LL.M. Study Bursaries each worth £500. LLM Study is offering one bursary for students enrolling on a Master of Laws degree anywhere in the world, and an additional bursary for students enrolling on a Master of Laws degree in the United States. The deadline for this LL.M. funding opportunity is August 18, 2013. Full details are available here.

15 Aug, 2013

Recommended LLM Books for the Beach (and Beyond)

It’s the beginning of August and for many, that means vacation time is still in full swing. While you should thoroughly enjoy this time of the year, it is also the beginning of a very busy time for both prospective LL.M. applicants as well as those who are set to start an LL.M. program this fall. As an applicant, it’s high time to begin working on your application packages. For…read more →

5 Aug, 2013

National Jurist Graduate Law Annual 2013-2014

The National Jurist’s latest Graduate Law Annual for 2013-2014 has recently been released as a special online only edition. It contains articles centered around the LL.M. and Master of Legal Studies as well as details on 450 graduate law programs offered by U.S. law schools. From the table of contents: LL.M. Why graduate degrees are more popular than ever Guide to LL.M. programs How an LL.M. helped lawyers advance their…read more →

17 Jul, 2013

A Primer For LLM Applicants

Prospective LL.M. applicants often ask us what the application and admissions process entails and what they will need to do over the next few weeks and months. Thus, we thought it would be helpful to compile an overview of the key steps in the form of a mini “LLM Guide” or a primer for LL.M. applicants (click either link to access the full document). The primer, which also compiles and…read more →

1 Jul, 2013

Juris Master and Master of Legal Studies: An LLM for Non-Lawyers?

Mastering Jurisprudence for Non-Lawyers For those working in a law-related field or who are interested in garnering more information about the law, there is a new emerging option besides J.D. or LL.M. programs. Known as the Juris Master (JM), Master of Jurisprudence (MJ), Master of Legal Studies (MLS), Master in the Studies of Law (MSL), or Master of Science in Legal Studies, these new degree programs aim to provide non-lawyers…read more →

17 Jun, 2013

National Law Journal LLM Rankings 2013

The National Law Journal has published its 2013 Best of The National Law Journal Readers Ranking (PDF). The ranking is based on votes cast by nearly 5,000 National Law Journal readers from the U.S. legal community (attorneys & law, students, paralegals, legal assistants, etc.). Among other categories, National Law Journal readers were asked to rank LL.M. programs (offered by U.S. Law Schools) in four categories: Corporate/Securities, Tax, IP, and International…read more →

5 Jun, 2013

Top LLM Personal Statements Revealed

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Top Personal Statements for LL.M. Programs, our new eBook, is the only resource on the market that helps you gain insight into the “black box” of the LL.M. admissions process by revealing real examples of winning LL.M. personal statements.

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Top LLM Personal Statements Revealed

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Top Personal Statements for LL.M. Programs, our new eBook, is the only resource on the market that helps you gain insight into the “black box” of the LL.M. admissions process by revealing real examples of winning LL.M. personal statements.

Boost your personal statement writing skills and increase your chances of admission to a top LL.M. program!

  • 10 full-length samples that worked for applicants at elite U.S. and U.K. law schools
  • Covers all major areas of law, including corporate, commercial, human rights, and international law
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