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2013-14 Guide to Top LLM Programs in America

LawCrossing (a legal online job board and affiliate of the Employment Research Institute) has recently released its 2013-2014 Guide to the Top LL.M. Programs in America. Although there are already seemingly similar guides on the market, this one appears to stand out in terms of depth and specificity. The 657-page Guide covers 94 of the leading U.S. law schools, providing a host of information. Although the information is collected exclusively from law…read more →

31 Jan, 2014

The Best LLM Blog Posts of 2013

Now that 2013 is coming to an end, it’s time for us to look back and provide our readers with a quick recap of some particularly interesting and informative posts that appeared on the LLM Blog this year. Below is our selection. We enjoyed writing these posts – if you have any suggestions for topics that you would like to have covered in 2014, don’t hesitate to drop us a…read more →

23 Dec, 2013

LLM Bar Review Courses: New York and California Bar Exam Prep

LLM Bar Review Courses – Overview LL.M. students and graduates typically have needs that are different from their J.D. counterparts when it comes to preparing for the New York and California Bar Exams. For lawyers with first law degrees from countries outside the United States, the challenge is to master the fundamentals as well as to strengthen their standardized test-taking skills. More recently, therefore, established bar preparation providers Kaplan and…read more →

13 Nov, 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

Introduction to Legal English

Are you looking to improve your legal English and your research and writing skills? Whether you are a (prospective) LL.M. candidate or a practicing lawyer, there is a book that might be of interest to you. “United States Legal Discourse: Legal English for Foreign LLMs”  provides a comprehensive introduction to U.S. style legal writing in both the academic and practice context. Readers will learn how to critically analyze primary and…read more →

6 Apr, 2013

Top LLM Personal Statements Revealed

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