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LLM / Other Postgrad Law courses...
Hello Everyone 
I am seriously considering applying for further study after I complete my LLB.
Not sure how many people on TSR are current LLM students, but I was just wondering if anyone has any advice, comments, etc.
Am I right in presuming that applications can generally be submitted from October-June the academic year before commencing the course? Would people recommend applying as early as possible? How many Postgrad courses did you apply for, and is there a limit that I have somehow overlooked?
Many thanks.
x
I am seriously considering applying for further study after I complete my LLB.
Not sure how many people on TSR are current LLM students, but I was just wondering if anyone has any advice, comments, etc.
Am I right in presuming that applications can generally be submitted from October-June the academic year before commencing the course? Would people recommend applying as early as possible? How many Postgrad courses did you apply for, and is there a limit that I have somehow overlooked?
Many thanks.
x
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^ Thanks 
Definitely-
King's College - Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
Sussex Law School - International Criminal Law (...and Comparative Criminal Justice) LLM
Then maybe a few others, depending on success of second year results!!!
I have no idea how many courses people usually apply for, I imagine the applications are a little time-consuming so I doubt people apply to too many!
Any ideas anyone?
I'm quite excited about it all though...
xx
Definitely-
King's College - Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
Sussex Law School - International Criminal Law (...and Comparative Criminal Justice) LLM
Then maybe a few others, depending on success of second year results!!!
I have no idea how many courses people usually apply for, I imagine the applications are a little time-consuming so I doubt people apply to too many!
Any ideas anyone?I'm quite excited about it all though...
xx
Reply 3
Hey Dreama, come to Oxford and do the BCL. King's students have a long history of doing well on it. Of course you'll need a first, but that's what you're going to get anyway, right?
John - Well I would like to apply (that would be one of my aforementioned 'other options' dependent on results...! ) - but it would all depend on whether I can address my hate/hate relationship with Trusts before it taints my final classification...
Speaking of Oxford... Both the BCL and the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice appeal to me. But I'm just researching all my options at the moment
I don't suppose anyone here is studying, or knows someone who is studying, an LLM at the LSE or UCL?
Jo.
) - but it would all depend on whether I can address my hate/hate relationship with Trusts before it taints my final classification... Speaking of Oxford... Both the BCL and the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice appeal to me. But I'm just researching all my options at the moment
I don't suppose anyone here is studying, or knows someone who is studying, an LLM at the LSE or UCL?
Jo.
LauraWalker
It is quite good fun this BCL business! I applied to Cambridge also. I noticed that at Durham you may virtually leave it until you have your results if there are places left. So I viewed it as a fall back. Most people only apply to a couple, a mean if you need a 2.1 to get in and you know you will get that, it is ok.
Laura
At which point in the academic year did you send off your applications?
That is interesting about Durham... But that would inevitably involve moving to a colder climate
Many thanks
Jo.
Reply 6
John Gardner
Hey Dreama, come to Oxford and do the BCL. King's students have a long history of doing well on it. Of course you'll need a first, but that's what you're going to get anyway, right?
Are a lot of the current BCL students at Oxford who were previously at Kings College, London?
Reply 7
There is definitely one I've met so far.
Dreama- Ox has 3 rounds of applications which vary from year to year, I could not tell u the precise date off my head. www.law.ox.ac.uk I applied after christmas
Dreama- Ox has 3 rounds of applications which vary from year to year, I could not tell u the precise date off my head. www.law.ox.ac.uk I applied after christmas
Reply 8
Dreama
John - Well I would like to apply (that would be one of my aforementioned 'other options' dependent on results...! ) - but it would all depend on whether I can address my hate/hate relationship with Trusts before it taints my final classification...
Speaking of Oxford... Both the BCL and the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice appeal to me. But I'm just researching all my options at the moment
I don't suppose anyone here is studying, or knows someone who is studying, an LLM at the LSE or UCL?
Jo.
) - but it would all depend on whether I can address my hate/hate relationship with Trusts before it taints my final classification... Speaking of Oxford... Both the BCL and the MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice appeal to me. But I'm just researching all my options at the moment
I don't suppose anyone here is studying, or knows someone who is studying, an LLM at the LSE or UCL?
Jo.
Bear in mind that for the MSc they want good written work in Criminology. I was quite keen on that course back in 2004 but had no essays in criminology to give them and that is just what they wanted when I enquired. I don't know you might have studied some before.
BTW, Durham is ok. Ox is in a valley. It rains all the time. I cannot get over the perpetual soakings. It is indeed shocking and not reflected on the numberous postcards that the shops churn out.
Reply 10
I know a number of LLM students at LSE. They work very hard! Most of them are international, which is generally how courses at LSE are. If you're at King's why not just walk over and sit in on a lecture?
EDIT: Also I think all LSE students write dissertations. LW mentioned that the BCL is solely exam based. So that's a factor to consider--if you want to write one or not!
EDIT: Also I think all LSE students write dissertations. LW mentioned that the BCL is solely exam based. So that's a factor to consider--if you want to write one or not!
LauraWalker
Bear in mind that for the MSc they want good written work in Criminology. I was quite keen on that course back in 2004 but had no essays in criminology to give them and that is just what they wanted when I enquired. I don't know you might have studied some before.
Aw thanks for warning me
I'm currently studying Criminology and Criminal Justice LLB module and there's a piece of assessed written work involved in that, so hopefully I could submit it. Also doing Moral Philosophy next year.. not sure how distanced they'd consider that... Many thanks everyone
J x
LauraWalker
If u decide against Ox, I think that there are some advantages of staying at your own university. At least the people there know that you have done well and the way you work, instead of picking everything up again. Then again, it is good to explore new things.
Technically, wouldn't it also be easier to get in to a LLM at your own University?
Reply 13
Indeed. Well Hull only want a 2.1 and I have to admit probably do not get as many applicants. Most unis only want a 2.1. The BCL is a bit unique. Although Cambridge advertise a high 2.1 they set me an offer conditional contingent upon a first. I have recently looked at sports LLM's LOL and for what they are worth, they only require a 2.2
Reply 15
LauraWalker
I have recently looked at sports LLM's LOL and for what they are worth, they only require a 2.2
They're good for people who want to do sports law, though.
Football agent's earnings >>> Average barrister's earnings.
Reply 16
Oh yes, good point. PDJM is 'on the ball'
Reply 17
There will be even fewer rich as hell football agents than barristers though!
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