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Diego  
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 12 |
LLM in Stockholm
Dear all,Fri Mar 04, 2005 03:59 PM Does any one have information concerning the LLM in International Commercial Arbitration Law and/or any feedback regarding the University of Stockholm LLM programmes in general. Take care and thanks in advance - Diego |
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Turchik_0082
 Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Posts: 34 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Dear Diego,Sun Mar 20, 2005 06:53 PM I sent all required document to Stokholm, but still have not got anything. So I think they have not managed to process all documentation recieved. Good luck |
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| Anderson
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 25 |
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Hi Deigo and Turchik,Mon Mar 21, 2005 06:31 PM I thought I was the only one who has yet had no reply from Stockholm International Commercial Arbitration LLM Program. I applied for the program, and yet have had no response. But i do hope we shall all be responded soon, and I wish you all success, and maybe we may be classmates. |
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| PerF
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Diego,Tue Mar 22, 2005 09:09 AM Thanks for your e-mail and my answer will be on the discussionboard as you requested. Sorry to say, I do not know very much regarding the LLM programs at Stockholm University. These programs are rarely attanded by swedish students, for reasons I will explain. In Sweden the general law program required in order to attain entrance into the bar association is 4.5 years. For swedish law students it is therefore not very wise to gain an additional LLM in sweden - the only reason to get an additional LLM is to go abroad as swedish law firms generally consider international experience very favourably. Stockholm university as such is usually considered to be a very good place to get you swedish law degree, but as I said, I don´t know anything about their LLM programmes for foregin students. Stockholm is a very nice city, so I think you will have a good time. Best regards, |
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| barcelona
Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 23 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Thank you very much, Per. I appreciate your information a lot, since there is, as mentioned, not much available.Tue Mar 22, 2005 02:10 PM Best regards Diego |
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| barcelona
Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 23 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Dear Turchik and Anderson,Tue Mar 22, 2005 02:15 PM I am considering to apply to Stockhlom next year only. Therefore, we will regrettably not end up being classmates this year... Yet, I would appreciate it if we could stay in touch in order to have more feedback regarding the Stockholm LLM - okay? Where are you two from, by the way? Take care and cheers! Diego |
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| avilgun
Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hello everybody here,Thu Mar 24, 2005 01:37 PM I sent all the requirements to Stockholm, but I have no hope to be accepted anyway:(( I have a problem about TOEFL. They want us to take at least 260 (computer-based), but I think that taking 260 is very hard for a foreign student. Can the university make the score lower? Or how will I take 260?:)does anyone know anything about that? thanks:)) |
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| Mary Ann
Joined: 30 Mar 2005 Posts: 1 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
on the website it is said that approximately 250 TOEFL score (computer-based) is required.Thu Mar 31, 2005 02:30 PM I sent my application to Stockholm too, and still waiting. Does anyone know when they will decide? |
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| avilgun
Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 |
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hello Thu Mar 31, 2005 07:22 PM thank you very much for the answer. I think they will probably explain who will be accepted after april or may.(It is my opinion ofcourse:)) by the way, can we work in the foreign law companies after taking an LLM? I mean can we work internationally? |
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| Anderson
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 25 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hi Barcelona,Fri Apr 08, 2005 09:30 AM With the name, you must be Italian, and have some support for that football team, with stars like Ronaldinho and Eto' Fils, whom I equally admire. Saying we may not be classmates, is yet too early, as no reply has yet been had from the University, meaning we might have to reapply together with you if unsuccessful this year. |
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| Anderson
Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 25 |
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Hi Avilgun,Fri Apr 08, 2005 09:38 AM About TOEFL and English Proficiency, we are putting on same trousers, but you are even on the better side of it. I never sent any TOEFL as I never sat any, but simply sent an attestation from my University that I studied my LLB in English. I however hope that should be considered. With regards to work, why not shoot one bird before you go for the other. Admission, you should hope for first of all, and when you've gotten that, then the question of work should be tackled. But objectively I should think if you have a good CV, which I believe you have, considering your spectacular manner of speech presentation, getting a job as an international student would be possible. I equally will have to look for a part time job, so as to have my bowels not a revolutionary type. |
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| Gachuba
Joined: 10 Apr 2005 Posts: 3 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hi guys,Mon Apr 11, 2005 10:37 AM I am wondering, how many students does the stockholm university admit for LLM programme in international commercial arbitration every year ? |
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| avilgun
Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 8 |
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hello anderson,Tue Apr 12, 2005 02:03 PM you are lucky anywa:)) I have no hope:( |
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| Emir
Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 13 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hello!!Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:17 AM I am planning to apply to the program next year. But I have some questions in my mind. I hope you guys will be able to help me out with them. In my country arbitration is not used commonly. Therefore, it is a 'must' for me to practice arbitration in US or europe. Now with this feedback I have to ask: 1-Would a LLM degree infrom an ivy league college (dispute resolution) or LLM degree from stockholm university assist me more in finding a job on this topic in either europe or US. 2-Is it possible for an international student with no chance of being admitted to the bar in sweden and no knowledge of swedish language to practice arbitration in a law firm in sweden? It is possible, ok, but is it probable? with these questions asked I might be able to help you with your questions by: www.juridicum.su.se/jurweb/utbildning/master/maste… It was the least I could do!! Thanks!! |
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| Djampapua
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hi, I spent my ERASMUS year at Stockholm University. The school is very nice and considered to be among the best in Sweden. A friend did a L.L.M. there too. As to last year at least the University was not allowed to call the degree L.L.M. only Master of Law for reasons I dont really know. My friend was very happy with his program, other L.L.M. programs at SU where not so fondly spoken of. But they are all free at least.
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| Marc
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Thanks for the feedback, Djampapua. Which Masters do you refer to when you say it was considered to be good? The one in Internat. Commercial Arbitration Law? If yes, then why did people deem it to be better than the other programmes? By the way, you're right about the title, it is not "LLM", but Magister Juris for reasons explained on their web page. One last question: Is it easy to meet people at Univ. of Stockholm and in Stockholm in general? Best - Marc
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| Djampapua
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hi Marc, my friend the Master of European Law. The teachers were good, he said, they also did trips to Bruxelles and have meeting with Sven Norberg who leads a unit in DG Competition and was a key player on the Regulation 1/2003 EC. I had him as a lecturer as well. I don't know anything about the Arbitration programme. We visited the Stockholm Chambers of Commerce in which the arbitration court is connected. As far as I know Stockholm is very well known among international companies for its arbitration court. So I would guess that the programme could be filled with high profile lecturers. But I don't know.Mon Apr 18, 2005 09:17 PM As to Swedish people: They take some time to warm up. As the programme lasts 9-10 months you will most likely socialise only with people from the different Master programmes. It is very international as far as I remember. South Africa, Britain, Eastern Europe, Asia, the lot. They try to diversify so you shouldnt have too many Germans in the M.L. programmes as are in the undergrad courses. Well, to wrap it up, don't bet on making lifelong friends with a lot of Swedish students, but they are all very nice and polite people and depending where you live you should be able to make some friends. As for the international students you will have a blast. Had the time of my life there. I hope I could help you out, if you need any further details I could give you the email of the friend who did the M.L. Take care |
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| Marc
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Thanks a lot, Djampapua. This feedback will help me a lot. When you say you had the time of your life, do you refer to the partying? If yes, where did you party? On campus with many students from different Master programmes or rather "in private" with people you met in Stockholm ? Is the internat. sutdent community well organised? Tue Apr 19, 2005 07:18 AM Best regards and thanks again - Marc |
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| kriskood
Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 5 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
Hi Djampapua,Thu Apr 21, 2005 01:02 PM Are students in Sweden permitted to take up part time work? If so, is it easy to find work? kriskood |
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| Maude
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 35 |
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hiSun Apr 24, 2005 05:19 PM on the website of Univ. of Stockholm they explicitly stress that their Master programmes are full time and demand 100% dedication, no part time job being possible check out the website cheers |
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| sage
Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 41 |
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Yes, only follow the advice of a webiste. Great advice. A friend of mine did an LLM there last year and worked part-time at prestigiuos law firm without any difficulties whatsoever.
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| Maude
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 35 |
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I was evidently misinterpreted... All I meant to point out is that they don't appreciate students who do not seem 100% committed. In view of their indications on their website you should thus not put this question when applying. However, even if it certainly is possible to pass the final exams it is quite difficult - in general - to graduate with honours working part-time during your study. Good luck - Maude
Sun Apr 24, 2005 08:56 PM |
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| damian
Joined: 05 Mar 2005 Posts: 10 |
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Keep in mind that this is Sweden , where you can easily find students graduating after 4, 5 and 6 years.
Sun Apr 24, 2005 10:50 PM |
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| Djampapua
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 |
Re: LLM in Stockholm
It all depends on your finances. If you got money you have Östermalm with clubs for the rich and wannabes. If u aint got the dough or silicon and greased back hair are not your preferred environment there are always the student parties on campus. Stockholm is mad expensive when it comes to alcohol so u should keep that in mind. If u tend to party on campus u will most likely socialise with foreign students. In the clubs downtown u WILL meet the locals. Male and female. It all goes down to the liquor. Apart from that I recommend doing trips to Helsinki, Tallin and Riga. The countryside is also very nice as are the 26,000 islands just of the coast of Stockholm.Mon Apr 25, 2005 04:35 PM As to part-time jobs. I am not an expert. If u r from an EU country there should be no problem with a permit. Translating work should be the easiest, I guess. Regarding jobs in the legal field I honestly don't know. You should check the websites of prestigous law firms with offices in Stockholm and see if they have any foreign lawyers from your country or even your law school. The names I remember are: VINGE, Mannheimer Swartling, Cederqvist, Linklaters. I don't think that if u get a job that it will interfere with your studies. My friend didnt work part-time, but he would have had the time, if he hadnt been drunk too often. Hope I could be of some assistance. |
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| Djampapua
Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Posts: 7 |
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... also, those with some business background and others check with the international consulting firms. Scandinavia isnt a big market (ca. 25 million people), but those who do cover it usually go to Stockholm due to the convience of the location. I know that Deloitte runs an office as well as Ernst & Young, ...
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