Applicants would be wise to factor the price of the degree, plus a year of lost wages, as well as the value the degree holds in the job market into the equation to determine if it is worth the investment... And therein lies the problem.
What do University of Toronto SJD and LLM students do after graduation? This study went all the way back to 1958 to trace career trajectories.
Advice for working with International Master of Laws (LLM) students, including professional development, LinkedIn and networking lunches and other events at law firms and bar associations.
Here's some help with navigating the alphabet soup of non-immigrant visas that may be useful to international lawyers.
A unique Toronto program showcases LLM students while offering CLE benefits to the participating law firm.
As law schools step into the world of online learning, legal career professionals need to be prepared to work with online students and to anticipate new ethical questions that may arise in the delivery of career services.
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law’s Jaclyn Howell explains why a mentorship program specific for students pursuing a Master of Legal Studies degree is beneficial for law schools.
Many LLM students want to transfer to a JD program. Yet while those who are successful in transferring are generally at the top of their LLM class, making the transition can present unexpected hurdles. An involved CSO can make all the difference in the success of these students as they navigate the JD program.
Various methods for law schools to better connect with LLM and JD students, including mentorships, language exchanges, academic interaction, student organizations, bar associations, and other areas.
Three LL.M. advisors offer updates and advice to their colleagues.
Former LLM Section renamed.
These tips can help when counseling international students and foreign-trained attorneys as well as others who may feel "left behind" unless they are creative and proactive in their job searches.
This case study of accounting firm recruiting of LLM Taxation graduates will also be of interest to all career services professionals who are seeking ways to work more effectively with non-legal employers.
“How do you successfully convert a CV into a US-style résumé?” is a common question expressed by all foreign-trained LLM students and their career counselors. Writing any kind of summary of your professional experience, education, skill set, professional development, etc. is not an easy task. We all know that our JDs are often struggling with résumé drafting, as well. Add to that challenge the confusion about what is the actual difference between a CV (curriculum vitae) and a résumé, and you are left with a difficult task on your hands.
This article outlines some of the recent changes that have occurred to the most common immigration programs for international law students, explores areas that may change going forward, and provides suggestions for how to manage this uncertainty.
Career services for LLMs was once a specialty issue faced by only a few schools, but recent years have seen a proliferation in the number and types of programs. This article presents a checklist for creating a plan for LLM career services.
LL.M. programming ideas to support internationally trained students
tips for employers and schools on domestic LLM students
Communicating these key points is a critical part of career counseling for international LL.M. students.
If your school is thinking about adding an externship program for LL.M. students, this article explains three ways students can benefit from an externship and some tips on how to make your externship program a success.
We are both contributors and stakeholders in cultivating a supportive environment within the entire law school community for non-U.S. trained attorneys.
Employers as well as students seeking to specialize their studies may benefit from a variety of unique new LLM programs.
If you have students who are considering an LLM degree, consider these tips for helping them decide whether the degree will be useful -- and, if so, for selecting a school that is a good match.
Here's how to help JD and LLM students create lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.
Students interested in international arbitration should be encouraged to think broadly about location, practice setting, and type of position.
With increased competition in the legal market, many LLM students wonder whether a JD might give them more leverage. This article identifies factors students should consider when assessing JD programs and preparing applications.
Reviewing resumes, cover letters, and other application documents is a key aspect of being a career counselor. This guide is meant to help provide a framework for how to conduct effective document review while still honoring your own style of feedback and communication.
These common myths cause many employers to overlook the strengths LL.M.'s can bring to a firm.
USC Gould School of Law’s Sarah Gruzas share best practices for supporting international students in the role of coordinating and communicating with your law school’s visa and immigration advisors.
The Top Five Reasons Why Employers Should Join the International and Advanced Degree Advising Section
How can career services professionals best help international LL.M. students who want to find jobs in the U.S.?
Setting students up for success is an important part of what career development professionals and academic advisors do, through collaboration and strategic timing of advice and services throughout the year. This article will cover a number of these helpful efforts, including general collaboration strategies, collaboration on academic advising and bar tracks, and how career development professionals and academic advisors can collaborate to help students find mentors and get professional recommendations. For the purposes of this article, students will be defined as internationally-trained students enrolled in Master of Laws (LLM) programs.
As the demand for qualified associates increases, some US firms are discovering the hidden talent pool of international LLM students.
Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about how the New York pro bono requirement affects non-U.S. trained LL.M. students.
Networking is a valuable tool that can help people build contacts and expand professional opportunities.
In order to advise law students on compliance as an emerging job market, advisors themselves need to know more about this field and how students can best position themselves for success.
visas; international LLMs
In today's global environment, career counselors need to be prepared to advise the increasing numbers of international J.D. students who are enrolling in U.S. law schools.
Helping international LL.M. students manage the interviewing process, including setting up interviews, following up with thank-you emails, and other logistical details.
