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LLM 2008-09 International Commercial Law UK
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Suchita Sahal
Nov 20 2008, 12:54 PMhie everyone.!!
i kind of visted the bcl fair for admission..kings says they luk fwd...for 60% in calcuta university..that is like.no body has got that so far..i think..
i m keen to study in uk..
i wish to know about cardiff..essex, queensmary , university of london ??
are the good?
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Prashant Bezboruah
Nov 23 2008, 01:14 AMHi Suchita
My advice is apply to King's in any case because you never know what they will consider.
Cheers
Prashant
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Rahul Sharama
Mar 09 2009, 06:53 PMBefore I bombard you with questions there are certain things which i would like to tell you.
I am studying for a B.L.S., L.L.B degree (Dual Degree in 5 years). I am in the last year. I have scored 57% in B.L.S. and present average in LLB degree is 52%. from an Indian university (not so famous)
I am also studying LLM in Cyber Law (Distance Learning programme)(Part-time) from one of the top 10 Universities in UK (Name not disclosed). My average grade until now is B (60 %+).
I have completed total three diploma courses (in India) in IPR and Cyber Law.
I have a 5 years work experience as a Legal Trainee.
These are my qualifications. I wish to practice as a Solicitor in London. I have applied for LLM Commercial and Corporate Law in most Universities. Following are some queries which have:
(1) What do you think about my application to QUML, KCL and UCL. Is there any other Universities which you would suggest me to apply for?
(2) Is it preferable to get admitted in a University situated in London or should I consider the ranking of other Universities also. (E.g. Aberdeen and Nottingham also have been given High Ranking)
(3) How good is it to have a second LLM in UK Law Firms?
(4) I am not yet qualified as a lawyer in India as yet. I will be qualified once I complete my B.L.S., L.L.B. degree in July 2009. But LPC and QLTT require a certificate of eligibility from SRA. The SRA requirements are that I should be working for 2 years with a SRA recognized lawyer after I complete the LLB degree. So does the LLM actually wave this requirement?
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Mar 09 2009, 07:50 PMHi
1. I can't say anything about your applications and the decision making process of the Universities. It depends on lots of factors, which I am not qualified to comment on. Write a really good personal statement is the one suggestion I can give you. Don't go by the rankings of the Univs. since those ranking normally only reflect the LL.B and not the LL.M. Other Universities are also good and it might work out cheaper for you to study outside London.
2. Don't do the LL.M just to get a job in UK. It probably won't help you get a job especially in the present financial crunch.
3. For law firms the LL.M doesn't really matter.
4. No the LL.M does not waive the 2 year requirement. In fact the QLTT rules have changed since September 1, 2008. Now you have to show 2 years of work experience out of which one year has to be UK law experience. Check the SRA website for updated information.
All the best.
Cheers
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Mar 10 2009, 04:59 AMI believed that a specialization (LLM) in two upcoming (cyber Law) and demanding (Commercial Law) fields will give me an edge over the others applying after the 1st LLM. In either case…in would like to specialize in Commercial Law.
I have already checked the SRA regulation update of 1st September. I was actually asking the same question: is it necessary that I have to still work under an SRA regulated solicitor before being eligible? However, I think you answered my query.
I am not concerned with the money paid at the job for the first 6-9 months. I am concerned with practicing as a solicitor in London for a period of 5-7 years. I am not focused in working in some big law firm or anything. I wish to work under a good solicitor, irrespective of the size of his firm. Any suggestions in this regard?
The other Universities outside London are also good, but is it worth studying in Aberdeen (Far in the north…10-12 hours away from London)? I am completely separate from the Market and the legal hub…?
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Mar 10 2009, 07:24 PMAberdeen is good for Oil and Gas related stuff.
Getting a job here is tough period. It's not money related, it's the job market I'm talking about. Just see the financial situation in UK and you'll know what I'm talking about. Every law firm is retrenching.
2 LL.M's will probably not give you an edge as far as jobs are concerned. In fact if you do 2 LLM's you'll appear more confused in my opinion. That's just my opinion though. :)))
Just keep trying that's all I can suggest. Maybe you'll get lucky.
Cheers
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Mar 11 2009, 06:20 AMyup...may be i will get lucky.....
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Nishant Amit
Aug 16 2009, 10:37 AMHello,
Am planning for an LL.M., Have offers from Durham, Aberdeen, Dundee, Sussex and Cardiff. Wouldn't like to apply to London , coz of the cost factor , and scholarships are also too hard to find esp. in the UK as compares to the US.
Durham modules focuses only at the EU side of trade laws. I don't intend to be in UK after my PSW visa. And, Cardiff, has the best of modules, a pro-bono programme, and has law fairs, twice in a year. and the career services seems to be good , as heard from different alumuni.
So, my final question is , Has Cardiff got a good reputation ( A Russell Group university ) . And, Though Cardiff is ranked very well internationally and nationally its not bad at ( 18 Times leauge table 2010).Does ranking make a huge impact on UK employers, even though rankings don't consider PG courses.( Times and Guardian Leauge table.
And, Does an LL.M. hold value in the Indian legal market especially if you want to specialize in competition/Anti-trust laws, M&A. Which are not covered in Indian law schools.
Would be happy if i recieve your suggestions ASAP.[Edited Aug 16 2009]
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