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Is an LL.M. Degree Worth It?

• Are you interested in receiving an LL.M. degree?
• Watch out if you are because most LL.M. programs are cons.
• In fact, an LL.M. degree can be an utter waste of your time and money.
• Read on to find out why.

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LawCrossing Releases 2013-14 Guide to Top LL.M. Programs in America

There are many law schools in America that offer the Master in Laws degree. But not all are a good fit to fulfill law student's career aspirations. In this regard applying to a particular law school becomes a personal decision. Hence, applying to the right law school requires law students to conduct in-depth research. This can be a significantly time consuming exercise as often law students get enticed by the law school's pedagogy. However they may not have the necessary American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation. LawCrossing understands the dilemma of these law students when choosing their school of law. It is thus that LawCrossing researchers spend countless hours researching on the best LL.M. programs and law schools in America. The outcome of which has been the creation of the comprehensive 2013-14 Guide to Top LL.M. Programs in America. READ MORE >

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I Almost Have My LL.M. Should I Take an Offer from a Major Accounting Firm?

Question: I am getting my LL.M. in Tax, and want to practice in a law firm, but I just got an offer from a major accounting firm – should I take it?
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Article type: LLM Resource Center, Associate Q & A

Should I Go Back to School to Get My LLM?

Question:
I am having problems finding an associate position. Should I go back to school to get my LLM? READ MORE >

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Will Going Back to School to Get an LL.M. Open up Doors for Me in the Future?

Question:
I'm currently practicing as a junior litigator at a mid-size firm in New York. I am not happy and would love to switch firms. Unfortunately, the litigation market is really competitive and I can't get a single interview. I'm thinking of going back to school to get an LL.M. Do you think this will open up doors for me in the future? READ MORE >

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Student from 4th Tier Law School Plans LL.M. to Better Prospects

Question:
I am graduating from law school this May. I did not go to a very good law school (fourth-tier) and do not yet have a job. My friends and I think it's our school's reputation, and a few of my classmates are talking about getting an LL.M. from a school with a better reputation. Will an LL.M. from a much better school make me more marketable? READ MORE >

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The LL.M. Degree: Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of Pursuing an LL.M. in Lieu of Practicing Law

Introduction

Deciding whether to pursue a Master of Laws degree (''LL.M.'') is a major decision that can have a long term impact on your legal career. This article provides some food for thought on the subject as well as a list of pros and cons one should consider when determining whether to take a hiatus from practicing law in order to pursue an advanced educational degree. It is important to note that over 98% of United States lawyers, including those practicing in the areas of tax and international law, do not have LL.M. degrees. READ MORE >

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The Importance of LL.M. & Your Marketability

Question

How valuable is earning an LL.M. in a particular field (such as international business and trade law, or intellectual property law just to cite two examples) in improving an entry level lawyer's marketability? READ MORE >

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How Useful is an LL.M.?

Question

Will an LLM help my legal career? READ MORE >

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