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LLM Edinburgh or LSE?

Hi - i'm an international student and i've got offers from Edinburgh and LSE to do my LLM. Any opinions on which is the better place to be? Thanks.

Reply 1

Hughski

It depends a lot on whether or not you want to live in London or Edinburgh. Bit the LSE LLM is generally viewed very highly by employers...

"Hello,

I work in the HR department of a major law firm in London and I would like to give some useful informations in order to choose the right LLM.

When I recruit a young graduate I must choose in fixed lists (nearly the same lots of firms):

International commercial and business law: LSE, UCL, Aberdeen, Durham, KCL.

International tax law: LSE, UCL, KCL, Aberdeen

Commercial law: LSE, UCL, KCL, Edinburgh, Aberdeen/

European law: Durham, Birmingham, LSE, Aberdeen, Edinburgh.

Of course, Oxford and Cambridge are the best universities.

However, when you will make a decision you should bear in mind this ranking.

Yours faithfully...

Hi,

in order to give more accurate informations I will describe the methodology and aswer to your questions.

...

Why these Uni in my rankings?

About Oxford and Cambridge: If you have already a LLB from these universities, it might interesting to undertake a LLM elsewhere (but absolutely not necessary).
If you come from a foreign country, well, it is the "top" if you are accepted at Oxbrige. In a word, do not hesitate.
I always prefer a graduate from a foreign country which has already a specialism in his first degree (for instance a LLB, a JD, or a French maitrise in European law) ans Mjur from Oxford for instance than other candidates.

However, if you are not accepted at Oxbridge, If will comment my rankings it should help you:

LSE: An incredible international networks. Lots of very good links with big firms (with my firm too).

Aberdeen: I really do not understand the Guardian or the times...this university is strongly established in the city. A very good fame in oil and gas law as well as international commercial law. In the department of energy of my firm they all come from Aberdeen.

UCL and KCL: A very good choice but internationally thet are less known than LSE.

Edinburgh: An amazing university. LLM are considered as very good especially in commercial law. Personnally I appreciate this university.

Durham: as a graduate from the MBA of Durham I love university. The department is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Furthermore the department of law is well considered especially in European legal studies and international trade and commercial law.

What can I conclude in order to help you?

If you can, go to Oxbridge. If you can't, i advise to bear in mind my rankings.

I will come back probably on friday on this site. Until this date
do not hesitate to ask questions, i will try to answer them.

yours truly."

I would choose LSE.