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boudaher

Joined: 01 May 2008
Posts: 3
UCL Admitted Students 2008
Fri May 02, 2008 09:45 PM
"don't even bother considering QMUL, just not in the same league"
WHEN I READ THIS I WAS REALLY SHOCKED.
WILL YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN THE REASONS; ACTUALLY I WAS CONSIDERING ACCEPTING QMUL'S OFFER (LLM OFFER).
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civlov

Joined: 30 Apr 2008
Posts: 2
UCL Admitted Students 2008
Sat May 03, 2008 10:59 AM
There are many reasons for my statement. Here are the chief reasons:
1. QMUL is no where to be found in the ranking tables;
2. QMUL neither has the comparable reputation nor tradition for legal education as other UoL colleges.
3. QMUL cannot boast famous alumnus.
4. That may be due to the fact that it does not attract creme de la creme. The entry standard is 387.
5. QMUL is located in East London, that sums it up nicely.

So I'm rather surprised that you were shocked. I thought it was self-evident and the whole world knew. Don't get me wrong. There is nothing demeaning about QMUL. I'm sure many alumni come out and have successful careers. Institutions only play a part in that, the rest is your own ability.
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invictus88

Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 7
UCL Admitted Students 2008
Tue May 06, 2008 12:38 PM
Is anybody here familiar with the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Human Rights (formerly UCIHL/CUDIH)? If I were to specialize in IHL, international criminal law, and human rights, would I be better off going to the Geneva Academy or to UCL (LL.M. in Public International Law), particularly if my goal were to work at the International Criminal Court or a similar international tribunal? I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
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T.T.

Joined: 16 Oct 2007
Posts: 23
UCL Admitted Students 2008
Wed May 07, 2008 07:47 AM
Hi there,
I was accepted at the Academy and am waiting on the scholarship answer. But frankly there is not much information out there. THey are relatively new and I have not seen them in the rankings. THe chief attraction is that they are in Geneva and have contacts. I am a lawyer in the refugee law area and so for me their focus is ideal, however foryour area I would think twice. But if you do find out any information on their reputation, please pass it on. I don't know any of the graduates personally, I chatted with two of them briefly over the internet, and they were happy with the program itself, but as for question "was it worth it", both said they are trying to figure it out now. So, not very encouraging. But at least on paper the program looks pretty amazing.
Tanya
P.S. I hope it's not a general indicator, but the whole application process was characterized by ongoing delays on the part of the Academy. But maybe I am just bitter because I just can't wait any longer for the scholarship decision ;)
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invictus88

Joined: 22 Apr 2008
Posts: 7
UCL Admitted Students 2008
Wed May 07, 2008 08:27 AM
Thanks for your thoughts on the Academy, T.T.! I'll pass on whatever I discover regarding the program. :)
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