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sage

Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:35 PM
I applied to the LSE just prior to the Jan. 31 deadline and received admission in mid February - relatively quick. On the trade front, it is important to remember that despite some protectionist policies, the US remains the less protectionist country in the world in terms of trade, as evidenced by its 666 billion trade deficit. Without an open US, the world economy would be in a tailspin.
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ny2miami

Joined: 20 Mar 2005
Posts: 12
Re: London School of Economics
Tue Mar 22, 2005 04:01 AM
Jack - Congratulations on LSE, I read your bkrd on the other thread. We're in a similar boat -- I've been practicing labor/employment for 7 years with a national NLJ 250 firm in the U.S., holding American undergrad and JD. Unlike you however, I was rejected by LSE :-( but accepted to UCL..... if I were in your shoes I'd go for it! UCL isn;t quite as internationally renown as LSE, so I'm taking some time to mull it over. Would you plan on working for a London office of an American firm? Or would you just go right back to the States? It is a big $ investment, considering the year's lost salary and the cost of living in London. Do you think Londo firms (or American firms with London satellites) would find our background useful?
Best of luck.
Brian
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joi029

Joined: 24 Feb 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:55 AM
I was accepted in early February to LSE. I applied to only two universities, the other being Harvard. HLS is my first choice only because I plan to live in America (I have US citizenship). I'll probably receive a rejection letter from HLS by next week at which time I'll accept the LSE offer. LSE has an incredible international reputation and is a household name amongst American law firms and the judiciary (Justice Anthony Kennedy attended).
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Re: Re: Re: London School of Economics
Tue Mar 22, 2005 03:44 PM
Jack:
Have done the Martindale search and was surprised to find relatively few LSE LLM alumns in London. I searched England for LSE/London School of Economics (and Political Science)/ University of London. I am sure the site just doesn't have them all listed.
I know a few alumns and all recommend LSE highly, as do those I have only just emailed. Of course, the same is true of the alumns of the other schools on my list. I have no doubt that an LSE LLM will be looked upon favorably by firms in London, just a bit apprehensive on the possibility of finding a position there in a tight legal market. (Tight (but improving) in the U.S., anyway, can't say if the same is true in England).
Que sera sera, though - I am excited to attend and will send my acceptance early next week.
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joi029

Joined: 24 Feb 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Thu Mar 24, 2005 09:07 PM
I mentioned this in another category. From what I've read LSE seems to be the most "well-known" foreign university amongst US law firms. Of course Oxbridge is the oldest and is very well respected, but LSE is more cutting edge and progressive - attributes US firms look for.
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jack

Joined: 11 Jan 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Wed Mar 30, 2005 03:40 AM
For those of you planning on attending LSE (or any other London program), have you given any thought about where to live? School accomodations; flatshares; also which areas or neighborhoods? Thanks.
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Re: London School of Economics
Thu Mar 31, 2005 12:02 AM
I am going to try to get a suite at the Grosvenor House (LSE) on Royal Drury Lane. It is a five minute walk from campus and right in the middle of the theater district. If that doesn't pan out, I would like to stay somewhere in Zone 1. I stayed in Bloomsbury on Gower St. (across from UCL campus) when I studied in London previously and found that to be a really nice area. Quiet (relatively) and close to the fun in Soho. Had classmates that had a really nice 4 bedroom apartment in Soho square that wasn't too expensive. Quite loud, though.
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jack

Joined: 11 Jan 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Fri Apr 01, 2005 02:57 AM
I applied for accomodation at Grovesnor and International Hall, but I am inclined to look for a studio or flatshare in Zone 1.
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Re: London School of Economics
Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:58 PM
I am favoring the LSE halls right now b/c of price/location and furnishings. I could only do a flat if it was furnished, and the prices in Zone 1 that I am finding are way too high for what I can afford.
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GML

Joined: 17 Mar 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:38 AM
Has everybodu who applied to LSE, got its admission/rejection? I have not heard from them yet, and according to their on-line system, my application is still "under consideration"...
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:55 AM
Hello Jack, ]

I will probably go to LSE. Still waiting for a reply from Cam.
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zacharias

Joined: 03 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:24 PM
Same here Maria_Gri.

I've been monitoring the status of my application closely last few days. I thought that they were going to answer everybody before 31st of March. Obviously they've accepted a bunch of people - I know one which received his answer in mid-february.

Does anybody know why this is taking so long? Also, should one still be positive of acceptance at this stage?
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Apr 04, 2005 03:21 PM
Zacharias:

It might be taking so long because others have not sent LSE their formal acceptance. I received my acceptance in mid-February, but have not given my formal acceptance as I am still waiting to hear from a few other schools that would vault over LSE if they provided a substantial financial aid package. LSE doesn't have a hard and fast reply deadline - they just ask that you get your reply in within 6 weeks of your receipt of their offer. They will not, however, give away your place until you tell them you are not coming. So. . . perhaps they are waiting for undecideds like myself to reply before they start sending out more offers.
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zacharias

Joined: 03 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Mon Apr 04, 2005 03:41 PM
Ryan -

That's what I suspected. I'll keep my fingers crossed, but the clock is ticking as I've received offers from other London schools but I would prefer to study at LSE, if possible. We'll see about that though...

Good luck to you all.
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Zelda

Joined: 04 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 05, 2005 02:50 PM
I was accepted to LSE in early February, but I am probably going to embark on a MJur in Oxford.
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Leli

Joined: 05 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Wed Apr 06, 2005 09:50 AM
I have been accepeted to LSE recently and was very happy. it took them bout 4 weeks to put the offer on online system (havent received an official one yet). im doing MSC in law and accounting as i have been working in tax in E&Y for 5 years now but do not have a legal background (i have a BBA). do you have any hints on accomodation and average price of living (student budget). i applied for high holborn, rosebery and carr-saunders. grosvenor seemed far more expensive than these. any hints plz?
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Hyugo
Joined: 01 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Sat Apr 09, 2005 05:41 PM
U just have my heart on the accomm. application. I think I chose exactly the same places (maybe even in the same order!) I also got admitted to the MSc but I do have a law background and work at a law firm (in Nigeria). Since I've never been overseas, I can't really help with specifics no accomm. but price/cost was my only parameter for selection. Congrats on your admission!
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Lanny

Joined: 11 Apr 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 02:13 AM
Hello all from Canada. I think this board is a great idea and I have found it helpful in answering some questions.

I was accepted into the LSE's LL.M. program in December. I am so excited about going to LSE - since I started university I have always wanted to attend LSE. The problem of course is money. I still have not heard back from some scholarships, if I do not get them I might have to wait for a year so that I can save some money. Do you people think it is worth the money to do an LL.M. I keep coming back to the fact that I would be thrilled to go to LSE.

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Joseph1

Joined: 30 Mar 2005
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Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 04:06 AM
THis is a very frequent problem around here.

The bottom line is that you obviously really want to do it. It's not even about whether you will make so much more across the rest of your career if you do it, but simply that you want to.

I am in no doubt that you should go. It's clear that you want to. Don't be scared of a little debt to follow your dreams.
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epatrick

Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Posts: 2
Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 05:18 PM
Just to let those who are still waiting maintain hope, I received an unconditional offer for LSE's LLM today (April 12th). I think I will accept - I'm still waiting on Cambridge, but am not holding my breath...
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zacharias

Joined: 03 Apr 2005
Posts: 8
Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 06:47 PM
epatrick -

Thanx for your comment - It's really positive to read these news.

I called LSE last week and they told me that the department was still sorting out quite a few applications while waiting for answers from already admitted applicants. They hoped to be able to send out answers to the lot over the next few weeks. Seems to be happening already...
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jersey_girl

Joined: 01 Apr 2005
Posts: 22
Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:00 PM
Hello all!
Has anyone been placed in LSE's waiting list??? I received a letter a month ago telling me I had to wait 8 weeks in order to have a final decision...I don't know if I should be positive about it or not...
Is someone admitted still a law student?
Cheers,
Maria
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tom_france

Joined: 15 Mar 2005
Posts: 43
Re: London School of Economics
Tue Apr 12, 2005 10:14 PM
Hi jersey_girl,
Don't worry, I'm still studying and was offered admission.
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bev

Joined: 12 Apr 2005
Posts: 4
Re: London School of Economics
Sat Apr 16, 2005 04:48 PM
Guys I need your help. If you had to choose which of these programs would you choose bearing in mind, prestige, location, costs, chances of getting in and future job prospects globally in either trade, commercial or international law. LSE, Penn or Michigan. I need to know for next year applications. Thanks
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IntlMed

Joined: 22 May 2005
Posts: 7
Re: London School of Economics
Mon May 23, 2005 08:15 PM
Hi, I know this is a bit off topic, but I couldn't find any other forums on the web that deal with LLB and not LLM. I am a US resident who wants to do a LLB in London. My first choice is Oxford followed by Cambridge and then LSE.
Does anybody know what it takes to get into one of these programs as an American student. (I know LLB will not be accepted here in the US, but I only intend on practicing in NY)
Please reply to this post. There is absolutely no help on the web. :)
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