http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832 en Who's heading to Durham University this year? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Tue, 01 May 2007 15:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#30832 yes! who's going to this Harry Potter university, my friends? From what countries? Please let me know :-) thank you! Sat, 12 May 2007 13:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31360 i am going. i am from the Philippines. Sat, 12 May 2007 13:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31362 hi dream2us, i understand that you're from thailand. we're both from ASEAN. i will be joining josephine butler college. how about you? Sat, 12 May 2007 21:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31376 Hi Guys, I ve received an e-mail from Durham also. I am still waiting for the official letter. I will attend the International Trade and Commercial LL.M. And you? I am from Brazil!! Cheers Sun, 13 May 2007 06:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31384 i have been accepted as early as april but i cannot make up my mind between durham and nottingham. it was only recently that i decided to go to durham. i'm quite certain we will be meeting soon. btw, do you speak spanish or portuguese (apart from english)? Sun, 13 May 2007 18:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31400 I speak Portuguese! But I also have a good knoledge of Spanish and Italian. Cheers P.S: Which College??? Mon, 14 May 2007 04:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31414 i was assigned to josephine butler college. how about you? and btw, i speak spanish as well. -mario Mon, 14 May 2007 13:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31439 hi, nice to meet you here mtz94 and Mr.Lawyer : ) I probably go to Hatfield college, but still not sure this college is ok or not. I will go to Durham around the end of July to take the English-presessional course. How about you guys? Mon, 14 May 2007 18:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31456 I've applied to Ustinov College!! Let's see... Cheers!! P.S: Come on!!! Anybody else going to one of the top 3 universities in UK?? Tue, 15 May 2007 09:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31494 Hi, you all. I'm from Bangkok, Thailand. I'm going to Durham by the end of July to attend the 8 week pre sessional English. Nice to meet you all. Hope we're gonna have great times together. I'm gonna stay in Ustinov College. Fri, 18 May 2007 19:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31646 i'll be going to durham perhaps last week of september. i'll be in europe (spain in particular) as early as the first week to visit my relatives. i won't be attending the pre-sessional english course anymore. see you all soon! mario Sat, 19 May 2007 22:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#31686 Hi Guys, I will be there too!!! Ustinov College! Cheers Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#32623 Hi guys! I am also going to Durham. I am from Germany (Berlin). Gonna stay in Ustinov College. I am really looking forward to having an exciting year in Durham! PS: I also speak Spanish. ;) I have heard that in the last years more than 50% of the students in the LLM programme came from China... Can anybody confirm that? Cheers, Johannes Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#32885 i have offer frm ustonov...bt confused between glasgow south hampton n durham..pls help.....asap Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#33194 is there anyone going to josephine butler college? how's everyone doing with their preparations? october is just around the corner Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39505 Hi guys! Very glad to see you are admitted by Durham. I ve also received an offer for International Commercial &Trade Law, and also offered to take Ustinov College! BTW I speak Russian, Turkish, Kazakh, and a little bit Francais. I've applied to Ustinov College!! Let's see... Cheers!! P.S: Come on!!! Anybody else going to one of the top 3 universities in UK?? Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39575 How long to they take to give an answer? Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39585 I am currently sitting for my LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law. From what I remember, it takes 3 weeks for Durham Uni to reply. Goodluck. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39601 I just applied and sent the transcripts to Durham. I hope to have a good chance to be admitted. I would be great :) Where are you from? Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39617 to those applying, just be sure to indicate which college you want to join. i f u want to be with post-grads only, u should apply to ustinov college. otherwise, u can opt for other colleges where there are undergrad students. ustinov and josephine butler colleges are pretty much international. i have 3 british flatmates though and have lots of international mates. i live in josephine butler college! go go go"!!! Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#39628 My god.. I did not put any college lol.. need to write them an email.. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#40518 Hi. I am finishing my LLB in Durham this year - if anyone has any general questions about durham or the law dept feel free to message me Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#40632 Hi petitjaune (that’s French isn’t it) I have an unconditional offer to study for LLM international trade and commercial law at Durham, so I would be thankful if you would give me some details about the university and its law school, can you tell how much does it coast to live there for a postgraduate student (including accommodation)? , I do have other offers from Nottingham, Manchester so what do you think Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#40643 Hi Fai, Durham has quite a small law department, but there is a big international presence for Masters students. The law library in durham is one of the best I have come across. Durham is completely different from Manchester and Nottingham. It is a much smaller city, and not a campus based university as in Nottingham. However it has a very good reputation nationally, and probably the better law department of the other two you have been accepted into. There is a very high quality of teaching at the university, through lectures and tutorials. If you live in a catered college, accomodation costs will be around 1200 pounds a term, however this is reduced radically if you choose not to be catered. The average rent for a room in Durham outside of a college is 50 to 70 pounds a week. Hope this is helpful. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44059 Hi everyone! I have been offered a place to read for the International trade and commercial law in Durham but I haven't received the official letter now. Meanwhile,I have also been accepted by the Edinburgh University. So I'm confused...I prefer Durham but not made my final decision yet... I'm a girl from China:> Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44061 I don't think you should worry too much about the official letter. It will come. About colleges, I am still glad NOT to have chosen Ustinov. Unless you want yourself to be too boring by just living with the post-grads, it's better to stay with and mingle with the undergrads. It's more exciting to be with them. All my friends here are undergrads and I enjoy it a lot. About clubs, you should try "Klut", the notorious worst club of Europe. It's just a marketing strategy though. In fact, it's relatively more expensive there. Just a word of advice, it is not true that Durham is boring. Those who say so simply lack interpersonal skills. If you want to be bored by staying in your rooms and just tinker with your computer, go ahead and be bored for 1 year. Know people and meet new friends. To my fellow Asians: Being from a different country is not an excuse to talk to British students. They are not snobbish as what other people might say. Lastly, the collegiate system is simply amazing! If you don't get to OxBridge, Durham is it! Good or bad most of the rejects are in Durham and these are the students from the most affluent families in the UK, i.e. they come from the most exclusive schools. :-) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44064 I didn't choose a college in my application form. Does the university point a college for me? Or should I contact the college directly? What should I do now? Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44080 I didn't choose a college either but I was assigned to Josephine Butler College. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44153 Hi guys! I am also going to Durham. I am from Germany (Berlin). Gonna stay in Ustinov College. I am really looking forward to having an exciting year in Durham! PS: I also speak Spanish. ;) I have heard that in the last years more than 50% of the students in the LLM programme came from China... Can anybody confirm that? Cheers, Johannes I do not know whether in the last years more than 50% of the students in the LLM programme came from China,but I can tell you that this year there are at least ten students in LLM...as we have a bbs and I know some students who are heading for Durham llm except me... However, I don't think it is a good thing with so many Chinese students together...I am eager to make friends with students from other countries with different background... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44164 Yes. It's true that there are many Chinese In Durham but I'm sure it's a worldwide phenomenon. I went to visit a mate in Cambridge and it's the same thing. If you take International Trade and Commercial Law, chances are you'll have lots of Chinese classmates. If you opt for European Law or General LL.M., then you'll have European classmates. There are also lots of Germans in the LL.M. Program this year. The problem with the Chinese is that they do not socialise with other nationalities and that they usually groups amongst themselves. In the end, they do not improve their English. In my case, although I have mates from the LL.M. most of the people I hang out with are Erasmus Students. Your life in any university you'll go to is always what you make out of it. As I previously said, if you want your life to be boring, just stay in your room and don't attend the formals. Formal Dinners in colleges are "gowned". We're like in the Harry Potter movie. Hope that helps. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44202 Thanks very much mtz, I really appreciate your help. You are right. Some Australian friends of mine told me that Chinese students in their country also have such problems. My English is not good and I really want to improve it. Moreover, I want to be friends with all my classmates. I will try my best ^_^ Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44383 Hi, all, I m going to Durham this year for the study of European commercial laws. I will be accomodated at Josephine bulter college. I m quite excited by the coming automn when i will know new friends there and of cource on this forum in advance if possible. you are welcomed to contact me by PM. cheers Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44388 hey bayonet, where are u from? i am enjoying my stay in j. butler despite the fact that it's quite far from town. ustinov has the same problem. good thing is that we have the best accommodation. we have our own toilet, a "relatively" good gym, and modern facilities. other colleges just have traditions to boot but they are old and the heating facilities are malfunctioning. hahaha! they share their toilet with i-dont-know how many people. sometimes 2 or at the most 7? :-( my only advice as always is for you guys to go out and meet other people. you're coming here for the entire package and not just to study. if you're mixed with undergrads, some of them are quite shy (not snobbish). you have to initiate the conversation. otherwise, you'll get BORED! Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:19:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44404 Hi everyone I have an unconditional offer to study for LLM international trade and commercial law at Durham, so I would be thankful if you would give me some details about the university and its law school, can you tell how much does it coast to live there for a postgraduate student (including accommodation)? Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#44405 The details on how much you should pay for your tuition and accommodation fees are all outlined in your offer letter. As regards your monthly expenses, that would usually depend on how much you party and/or get drunk (!!!). LOL! If you just want the LL.M. degree and you just want to survive (on a subsistence level), perhaps 200 pounds will be enough. However, please note that you will be extremely bored with this kind of lifestyle. With 200 pounds/month, I believe you can also have a few drinks. If you want to live a comfortable life, 500 pounds (or more) per month would be sufficient. Hope that helps. mario Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#48369 Dear all, I also have received an official letter from Durham, and also from Nottingham and Aberdeen - all for International commercial law program. Further on, I don't know what to choose between them - could you please help me? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49079 HI Everyone! I'll study in Durham this autumn in International Trade and Commercial Law~and the 1-month pre'sessional lanuage course.I'll live in the Josephine Butler College~and I was put into St Chad's College during the law course,but I haven't decided that live in accommodation or not that time.ANY ADVISE? I'm a boy from CHINA,and I would be very very gald to meet you in Durham!! Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49080 hey there hurricane, im in josephine butler college. my email is mtz94@yahoo.com. just e-mail me if u need any advice. Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49101 I will be also there...starting with this October. I choose Ustinov and i am still waiting for their confirmation. the accomodation at Ustinov costs me around 4600 for the entire year - what about the costs within the other colleges? How is the LLM in International Trade and Commercial Law? which modules did you take? Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49183 Hey guys,I just rejected UCL's offer and decided to go to Durham this Oct.I'm not sure if it's a right decision.Hopefully it is. I was allocated to Ustinov College.I didn't fill in college preference on the application form.But now I'm aware that its location is quite far from law school and city centre. I'm sure in the coming new term we international students will enjoy a fantastic time in Durham!! Any one wants to make friends with me please send me personal messages!Thank you! Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:34:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49187 yes! who's going to this Harry Potter university, my friends? From what countries? Please let me know :-) thank you! Durham University - very good choice but one question...... why Harry Potter :) ? Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49199 As far as I know, the Harry Potter was once filmed in the Durham castle, just one film site maybe...Some people say that the real life in Durham University is similar to the life in Harry Potter movie.. By the way, I'll live in Bulter college during the 1 month pre-sessional course~~~ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49215 Hi guys I am also going to Durham, The Castle I hope to enjoy the hell out of my stay at Durham I am from Pakistan and yes i am very excited Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49932 Hey mtz94, how is you diss going? I cannot stand the damn rain at the moment. Guys, If you are still looking for a good college, I recommend Hatfield, of course. Look at the Hatfield MCR webpage (http://www.dur.ac.uk/hatfield.mcr) and get involved. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#49933 rumbi, guess ur jan(?).... yes the weather is rubbish. i'm done with my dissertation but i have yet to hear from my adviser. in any case, i will revise everything myself if he does not reply. how about u? u done with it? do we have the same supervisor? mario Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50064 Hi guys ! I'll be in Durham for the one-month english course. Anybody in St Chad's during the law course ? I am from france and will be very glad to meet u in september See u ^^ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50067 hi alexandre, I'm a graduating LL.M. student here in durham and will be glad to assist you in case u need any help. I'll still be in durham next year and will be doing a business course. just message me at mtz94@yahoo.com if u need any advice. cheers! mario Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50098 Hi guys, I will fly to Durham on 31st August and arrive at 21:45 at Newcastle Airport alone.I'm a little worried about the way from the airport to Durham university--it's late at night and I'm a girl with heavy luggage...Is there any one who will arrive in Durham at similar time and thus, we can go to university together~~or is there anyone who has arrived in Durham and is willing to pick me up from the airport? I'll appreciated for all your help~~~ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50204 hi helen u can call blueline taxi at 0191 262 6666. it offers the cheapest rates from newcastle airport to durham. normally, it will cost u around 40 pounds but blueline only charged me 34 pounds the last time. the drivers are also very friendly. hope that helps Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50209 Dear mtz94,thanks for your help. Is it safe for a girl taking taxi from Newcastle airport to Durham university at midnight?Is there any security device in the taxi? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50216 guess it's safe. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50298 glad to meet so many guys heading to Durham! I'll join the university college, anyone same as me? cuz I heard it's the oldest and a very good one so I applied. But it's a pity that postgraduates cannot live in the castle. It seems that mtz94 is a very interesting person. would u like to tell me the places of fun in Durham? Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/30832/last#50302 hi anna, The Castle is indeed the most prestigious college in durham. unfortunately, postgrads cannot live in the college. regarding ur question on places of fun, it really depends on what u mean by "fun"... if u have a messenger, u can add me and perhaps u can ask all questions u want. cheers! mtz94@yahoo.com