http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920 en UCL Admitted Students 2008 - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38920 Hi everyone, I recently got accepted to UCL for the 2008-2009 LL.M..... Has any one else been accepted??? It would be great to hear from everyone... maybe discuss accommodation, budgeting or any other interesting topics... pd.: if you participate in this thread then it must be because you were also accepted, so, congrats! Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38922 Hi mate - I've been accepted. How did you decide on UCL? Its a really hard choice between UCL and LSE, but I'll probably go for LSE. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38927 well congrats! i am going for int'l law... the course offering is much more oriented toward int'l public law.... the Centre for International Courts and Tribunals is also a big plus.... finally my bro went to LSE so i decided to do something different........ In any case, it is a win win situation i'm sure that either one of them is a great choice! How come you are going for LSE? Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38935 Good question - well, various reasons: 1) Partners at international law firms said LSE is the best 2) LSE is one of the best social sciences institutions in the world 3) LSE has subject offerings in my interest area 4) LSE is much more well known in the common law world. Example, when explaining to people, I say "UCL" and the response is "where's that?" or "UCLA?", whereas if I say "LSE", the response is "oh yeah that's good!". 5) The scholarship winners (ie: menzies) in Australia have, since forever, only selected Oxford, Cambridge or the LSE for postgraduate study in law. 6) a partner at Bakers, who is from England, did the ranking for me and said LSE is very, and I quote, "groovy" 7) I like the fact that a nobel prize is won every 5 or 6 years Generally however, in Australia, LSE is very well known. I understand it ios the same in the US. Hence the common law world. Best wishes Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38954 UCL is on par with the LSE. Anywhere North America certainly knows it is just as good. But, there is one big factor in favour of UCL: the 'names' actually teach the courses! Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#38958 Hey guys congrats to all of you! there's a group on lawyrs.net for UCL LLM Class of 2009, check it out: https://www.lawyrs.net/llmguide/34 see you there, Setareh Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39006 Hi, I got in UCL 2007 deferred to 2008. I accepted the offer and am now looking for scholarship options. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39027 I would actually out UCL above LSE for various reasons - as advised by senior lawyers and academics. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39029 after looking into it more, I begin to realise that I might select UCL! hahaha My reasons above were weak and the facts suggest its between UCL and LSE, just a personal decision. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39050 Have also received an offer from UCL! And KCL as well. But waiting to hear from a couple of other unis before I make my decision. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39072 I just got accepted at UCL.What happens if you miss the deadline for accepting? I'm thinking of holding out for other offers. Can I accept and reject it later on? Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39214 Hi, Due to some problems with getting my second reference to UCL, my application was not completed until 15 January 2008 or so. Can any of you tell me how long it took between your application becoming complete and receiving your offer of admission? I've been accepted at LSE so I am just figuring out how long to wait to hear from the other universities I've applied to. Thanks. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:19:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39215 6 weeks. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39226 hi, i would like to full in in this faculty but i don t know if it s late already or if it s still possible. maybe someone can give me some information about the price to full in and the possibility to benefit a scholarship. i just came back from sweden , i did an erasmus but now it s my last year and it s really difficult to find a universuty abroad. tks Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39426 oh,i just got the offer from UCL. happy to meet you all. my msn : amber_liu_yu@hotmail.com. anybody is welcomed to contact me.^^ Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39611 Hey guys, Happy to join the club: I also got an offer from UCL for the academic yr 2008/2009. Comrades, you are welcomed to add me on your skype contacts (Skype: justinas_lex / name: Justinas) to discuss UCL LLM relevant issues. Sincerely JS Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39723 Hello guys, how long did your decision processes take meaning time passed between completing your application and the offer? How is the LLM in Corporate Law at UCL since I would like to take it if I get admitted? Thanks! Wed, 06 Feb 2008 04:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39754 Hi everyone.... well from my experience the whole application/ acceptance procedure took about 2 months..... if anyone hasn't applied yet I'd suggest you call either admissions or the law graduate office and ask if you are still in time to apply, I think that UCL makes the selection on a "rolling basis" which means that eventhough the deadline for application is still open, there might not be any places left!!! On the other hand, any accepted students can feel free to contact me in skype, my user name is villegasjaramillo. Finally is anyone focusing their LLM on Public In'tl Law? regards, Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39775 HEYY ….guys I am holding an offer from King’s…but yet to get a revert from LSE & UCL..I have just received a letter from UCL acknowledging receipt of my application in complete and stating that I should get an answer from them around Feb end.. Just want to find out the mode of communication from UCL of an offer…. happens via email or SNAIL MAIL….mann anxiety is little too hard to handle Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#39805 UCL, differently from many others, prefers communicating via regular mail. You receive letters in the course of consideration (as I presume you already know). Should you have any queries - it is best to call up "admissions office" by phone number printed on the bottom of the letter they send you. Phone guy there is really helpful - I found out from him I was accepted about two weeks before the actual letter came to me. JS Mon, 11 Feb 2008 04:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40051 hiiiiiiiiiiiii...i have an offer from ucl.........but i m also having one from kcl....i m thinking which one to choose....................... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40062 Hi all..even i have an offer from KCL as well as UCL.... still confused about which college to join... cant make up my mind...some say UCL is better and the others say that KCL is better... Any suggestion to make my decision firmer and stronger.. Regards Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40074 Hi all, i also get an offer from UCL (conditional), still have to fulfill the IELTS requirements.....really hope can make it....and looking forward to know u all.... btw...i applied for general llm but all my subject is in the international bussiness law...can i transfer into the LLm in International Bussiness Law??.... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40083 I went to UCL and it is absolutely first rate. Personally, I do not think King's is in quite the same league: very good, but not quite UCL, Oxbridge or the LSE. (Everyone has their own view, of course) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40093 hi i have received conditional offer from ucl.. is there any indian student out here hoping to be admitted for the acad year 2008-09? Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40142 i m an indian and have an offer from ucl as well as kcl.........so stilll caught betweem the two..............which onw u think is better amd wht r ur plans for acamodation...... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40171 Hi Every one, i got a offer from UCL, Other Indian Students to get the offer please contact me at narayanhar@gmail.com Thanks Narayan Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40208 Hey... I am frm india too... I got an offer frm UCL strday and my frnd has also got an offer frm the same. she has also taken the same programme.. i.e LLM in International Business Laws.. n have an offer frm manchester..So meet u ppl ter... N Congrats!! so whr are u ppl put up in India?? N wat r ya plans for accomodation..?? Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40209 Ppl who are gonna join UCL n wanna make frnds mail me at my3.frm.hell@gmail.com !! :) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40223 Hey everyone! I've got a question: I received a conditional offer from UCL but still they only gave me 4 weeks to accept it. Does anyone know what would happen if I accepted the offer but later revoked it? Is there some kind of "punitive fee"? Also, do they request proof of not having fulfilled the condition? (in my case it's the graduation which is still to come) Thanks in advance, Ben Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40226 Hi I am from New Delhi and hoping to see you guys at the College. If anyone wants to get in touch please get in touch at rayvikram.nath@gmail.com Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40420 I was accepted into UCL and LSE-- seems like I'm not the only one who's having a tough time deciding between the two! Still waiting on Cambridge as well, which makes things even more difficult. I am getting mixed responses from firms in terms of which one is more prestigious/better as well... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40836 I have applied on 1 February 2008 to LLM program with UCL, KCL and LSE. YES, I know that it supposed to be late... but all of the named universities proceeded my applications quite shortly and currently I am under consideration Does anybody know: (i) if UCL wrote the official letter and stated that they will make their decision on me by 11 March 2008, is it REALLY possible?.. I was surprised that they stated the term of 5 weeks and proceeded my application so shortly. Is it their standard reply? as i supposed it would take UCL up to 10 weeks (like LSE) to get the decision as I have applied quite late... (ii) during what period of time does KCL usually response? Thanks all of you for replies and/or comments (if any) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#40913 I am quite surprised with what has happened but need to share this with all. It’s pertaining to my application to UCl. It had reached the registry of UCL on January 18 and even received a confirmatory letter bearing application number and detailing out that the application is complete on January 28. For last one whole month I had been regularly making calls to the admission department and had got same response each an every time “that your application is with the law department and same is being considered”. To my horror and surprise when I called the law department I found that they are yet to receive my application from central registry and apparently the same has been lost in transit. This is a very sticky situation as I have been asked to make a new application now….Any suggestions? Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41002 I am quite surprised with what has happened but need to share this with all. It’s pertaining to my application to UCl. It had reached the registry of UCL on January 18 and even received a confirmatory letter bearing application number and detailing out that the application is complete on January 28. For last one whole month I had been regularly making calls to the admission department and had got same response each an every time “that your application is with the law department and same is being considered”. To my horror and surprise when I called the law department I found that they are yet to receive my application from central registry and apparently the same has been lost in transit. This is a very sticky situation as I have been asked to make a new application now….Any suggestions? If I were you, the first thing I should do would be calming down... I know that it is easy to say so, but you need to be calm to talk to Admission Department guys. So ok, as I have applied at the same time frames, I should say, that this all sounds strange. But (1) if you called them and they insured you that you application was sent to consideration, they must not take this information from the ceiling. So in their tracking-system it was marked as "sent to consideration", i.e. they have received it and it was completed. (2) Law Department representative might be mistaken or did not hear your ID information clearly – everything might have happened... so take a deep breath and call them again. And do not be terrified to go though your application procedure again. You are a lawyer or what? Consider of it as your first legal dispute and nail them!.. You have you letter telling that you application was submitted automatically after the 2-nd reference was received? So tell them about it... Application manager also saved your application and all supporting documents, it can not be destroyed from the server!.. So you need to get a clear answer (1) what has happened? (2) when they will re-send you application to admission office for consideration (THEY have to do it, not you) and (3) make sure that you still have a time privilege, i.e. that you ARE considered as a student, who applied on 28 January 2008 and not a month afterwards, (4) as it was their mistake, make sure that you receive your answer as soon as possible. It was their fault (so they will have to pay :)) and you have arguments, so win the case! and good luck to you. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41360 hi everyone.. i have a query mainly 4 the indian partcipants of this forum, as they would b more aquainted with the demands of legal market in india. when do u think is the right time for one to enrol 4 LLM, immediately after doing LL.B. or after acquring some experience in the feild. would my position, from employment perspective, be more stronger if i have work ex to supplement my LLm degree. i am currently in my final year law, have received conditional offers too but have recently discovered the excessive weightage accorded to work ex by the law firms. so m lil confused.. also would like to receive ur comments n suggestions regarding accomodation in Uk. thanks! Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41404 hi... i am ridima from india... can i get ur email id.... i want to apply to ucl.. need info. thanx. my id is ridimabhargava@yahoo.com plz mail. thanx Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:52:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41584 I have applied on 1 February 2008 to LLM program with UCL, KCL and LSE. YES, I know that it supposed to be late... but all of the named universities proceeded my applications quite shortly and currently I am under consideration Does anybody know: (i) if UCL wrote the official letter and stated that they will make their decision on me by 11 March 2008, is it REALLY possible?.. I was surprised that they stated the term of 5 weeks and proceeded my application so shortly. Is it their standard reply? as i supposed it would take UCL up to 10 weeks (like LSE) to get the decision as I have applied quite late... (ii) during what period of time does KCL usually response? Thanks all of you for replies and/or comments (if any) Hi, don't know if this information will help. Got the letter from UCL today an it stated a time period of about 6 weeks ( 4th of April). So good luck to you! Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41663 thumy, many thanks for your reply. As they have estemated almost the same period for you and me, I do really hope to recieve the decision next week... fingers crossed and hope for the better :) good luch for you with your applications! I have applied on 1 February 2008 to LLM program with UCL, KCL and LSE. YES, I know that it supposed to be late... but all of the named universities proceeded my applications quite shortly and currently I am under consideration Does anybody know: (i) if UCL wrote the official letter and stated that they will make their decision on me by 11 March 2008, is it REALLY possible?.. I was surprised that they stated the term of 5 weeks and proceeded my application so shortly. Is it their standard reply? as i supposed it would take UCL up to 10 weeks (like LSE) to get the decision as I have applied quite late... (ii) during what period of time does KCL usually response? Thanks all of you for replies and/or comments (if any) Hi, don't know if this information will help. Got the letter from UCL today an it stated a time period of about 6 weeks ( 4th of April). So good luck to you! Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41724 I am slightly curious (although not too concerned) as to why my letter had no notification date on, everyone else has by the sounds of it... Any thoughts, I've been waiting 5 weeks so far? Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41725 Oh and to answer the question ii) above, KCL offered me a place a week and a half after I sent it, a very quick turnaround. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#41728 Brett, thank you for the information about KCL. I have received information that my application is completed two and a half weeks ago and still have not heard from KCL... Re UCL decision time, you should call them. I have read some where that it takes them about 2 or 3 weeks to deliver the letter on decision. My ackowledgement letter was delivered to me in 16 days. So even before I have got it, I called them and they informed me that they were going to make a desicion on the second week of March. So you really should call them and they may help you... cause waiting is killing sometimes. Good luck. Maria Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42025 Hi everyone... what have u heard about UCL's accommodation.... any hall worth mentioning??? Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42137 Hi everyone... what have u heard about UCL's accommodation.... any hall worth mentioning??? Hi, Villy J.D., sorry I have no information re accommodation halls of UCL... but does anybody know if UCL offers accommodation for every LLM oversea student?.. Thanks for replies. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42146 Yeah, well from my understanding if u r a overseas and have never lived in London (or the M25 whatever that is) u r almost certainly guaranteed a place.... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42176 Sounds great. Thank you! Yeah, well from my understanding if u r a overseas and have never lived in London (or the M25 whatever that is) u r almost certainly guaranteed a place.... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42677 Today got my offer from UCL. So applicants who submitted their applications in early February still have all chances to be admitted! Good luck to everyone! Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42679 Congratulations! Now you have to choose. But still good luck for LSE! Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42681 Just received an offer to add to KCL and Cambridge :-) decision time ahead... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42696 Thanks for congratulations. Yes, decisions are just ahead. thumy, good luck with UCL and LSE. Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42759 Thanks! Fingers crossed! Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42917 hey was wondering if you all could help me with this. after i applied to UCL, i received a letter saying that i would get a decision by march 7th... but it's already the 17th and i still haven't gotten anything yet. is this normal? Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#42988 Bohohead, it is absolutely normal as UCL does not write emails, they prefer to communicate by post... so you should have called them on 8 March 2008 (I was told that decisions arrive in 1 or 2 weeks period)... you still may call them and find out the decision... Though I think you should check your postbox and you will find your letter there. Good luck. Maria hey was wondering if you all could help me with this. after i applied to UCL, i received a letter saying that i would get a decision by march 7th... but it's already the 17th and i still haven't gotten anything yet. is this normal? Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#43301 hey i have a conditon offer from UCl n KINGs n an offer from QUEEN.......and da worse part is dat UCL hasnt mentioned da condition so in a fix as i gave thm a call n thy r closed for easter......nyway guys which would be the better option..... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#43723 hey i have a conditon offer from UCl n KINGs n an offer from QUEEN.......and da worse part is dat UCL hasnt mentioned da condition so in a fix as i gave thm a call n thy r closed for easter......nyway guys which would be the better option..... Hi meghapurohit, What area of law are you hoping to specialise in? Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#43808 Hi, Did anyone of you apply for the Shell Centenary Scholarship? Did you get any acknowledgment that your application was received? Also when are the results expected to be released? Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#43836 well m plannin for IPR..........bt its so crazy as all these unis r closd for easter n have no idea bout how to contact thm regardin my condition.................... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44116 Hi, Did anyone of you apply for the Shell Centenary Scholarship? Did you get any acknowledgment that your application was received? Also when are the results expected to be released? I applied to the Shell Scholarship as well and was just thinking the same thing. I didnt get any sort of acknowledgement but I did fax and email my documents. did you apply for any of the other LLM Scholarships, apparently we dont hear about those till March 09!!! I am guessing we will know about the Shell Scholarship by the end of April, fingers crossed!!!! Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44118 Hi, I didnt apply for others as I am not aware of other available scholarships for citizens of the Philippines. What do you mean by March 09? Good luck to us! I hope at the very least that the application is with them! Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44158 Hi, I received an offer too, LLM European Law, but I have also been accepted in LSE and King's... and of course I really don't know which one I should choose... if you have any advice that would be great! thanks Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44358 well m plannin for IPR..........bt its so crazy as all these unis r closd for easter n have no idea bout how to contact thm regardin my condition.................... I personally think that Queen Mary has the best reputation for IPR. However, UCL are investing in strengthening in this aea of law. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44460 Hi, I'm a UK student and applied to ucl PIL LLM pgm. My application was completed on the 13/03 but I have not heard anything from them since...does anyone know how long it takes for them to send the letter? Also any info on how long the school is closed for during easter? thanx Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44815 > I personally think that Queen Mary has the best reputation for IPR. However, UCL are investing in strengthening in this aea of law. are you sure cos evybdy is tellin me to kepm queens as da last option or to not even thik about it........bt hows da work scene after ucl.......ny clue Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44870 QM certainly has a more established specialism in IP law. UCL are attempting to up their profile and are succeeding admirably - they recently aquired Sir Hugh Laddie as Professor of IP Law. He is a very well known High Court Judge with a wealth of experience in that area. I think if I had to choose - I may well agree UCL is becoming increasingly the more attractive option. However, you should certainly not dismiss QM out of hand - its great strength over a number of years has been IP law. It's a tough choice - and I think anyone who has told you not to go anywhere near QM doesn't know a great deal - if anything - about universities in the UK. I personally think that Queen Mary has the best reputation for IPR. However, UCL are investing in strengthening in this aea of law. are you sure cos evybdy is tellin me to kepm queens as da last option or to not even thik about it........bt hows da work scene after ucl.......ny clue Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#44942 Guys, just thought I should let you know. I finally got a letter this morning telling me that my application is now in the hands of the selectors. Unlike the LSE, UCL do not seem to updat the online application tracker - it appears they prefer paper mail hereafter! :-) According to the letter the selectors were given my application on April 1 and I should here news by May 7. Does anybody know if takes such a long time or did anybody receive a decision before the date they were given intheir letter? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:28:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46120 Selectors were given my application on March 7th, was told I'd hear by April 7th. Hadn't, so rang up that afternoon, and thye told me I was accepted. So even if they don't send you news, if you phone by that time they should know. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46139 Same with me. Still haven't received the official letter. My decision was made on April 4th and in the first place they didn't want to tell me. When I called them last Friday they send me a copy by fax. Got a conditional offer ;-) Good luck to those still waiting! Do the provisional course choices have any influence on our final course selection opportunities? Does the offer normally tell for which specialisation you have been admitted? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46250 hey guys Got an offer from KCL and UCL for the LLM. I have decided to go for UCL. I made this decision based on their placing on the league table (9th in world, 4th in UK) and the fact that UCL is within the Russell Group. It is part of the 'G5' sub-group of 'super-elite' universities, along with Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and Imperial. My motivation also for doing the LLM at UCL is to lead to better job prospects. Would you guys agree with this reasoning as although I am excited about the programme I am worried about my choice? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46252 Hi guys! I have accepted my offer from UCL. I guess I'll be seeing many of you guys this September! Have you already applied for accommodations? Is there any benefit to submitting the application early (is there a priority/queuing system)? Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46324 Does any one know if there is any possibility to get in student accommodation if you are an EU student? Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46425 Does any one know if there is any possibility to get in student accommodation if you are an EU student? Just wondering the same thing. I've received a conditional offer whicj i will be accepting but its going to be a bit awkard if I have to go looking for accommodation Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:26:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46431 hi guys...i applied quite late to UCL LLM and still havent heard from them either by email or mail yet :-( i can see some of u phoned the admissions do you reckon I should do the same? or I just have to wait a lil bit longer? THx Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46433 hi guys...i applied quite late to UCL LLM and still havent heard from them either by email or mail yet :-( i can see some of u phoned the admissions do you reckon I should do the same? or I just have to wait a lil bit longer? THx You should phone them. make sure you have your application number handy and they will be able to update you on yor application Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46482 Hi, did anyone applied to the Shell scholarship? I was wondering if UCL's committee has already disqualifiyed some people.... Thu, 01 May 2008 13:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46683 My application was submitted on 28 Feb and I received an acknowledgment letter two weeks later saying that I'd hear the result of my application by 28 April. Today, 30 April, I hadn't heard from them, so I called 02076797742 and gave my application number. The receptionist told me the acceptance letter was sent out on 29 April for a conditional offer of 2:1. So I'm very relieved since I'm having my exams right now and 2:1 is not much of a challenge. LSE gave me a conditional offer of average 66% which at the moment is bleak because my average is 65%. As to dilemma of having to choose between KCL, UCL, LSE (don't even bother considering QMUL, just not in the same league), I had that dilemma when I applied for LLB. I had offer from all three, and I chose KCL because it has a better reputation back where I came from. It was a mistake. The nickname that other rivals give "polytechnic" is not far from truth. I regret my choice. My friends at LSE and UCL are on the other hand very happy with their universities. They have all the good things to say. Try asking people from KCL and see what they tell you. Not many will actually genuinely believe that KCL is the best. If you don't believe me, choose KCL and see it for yourself :-) Civ Fri, 02 May 2008 23:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46775 "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). Sat, 03 May 2008 12:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46805 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. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46924 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. Wed, 07 May 2008 09:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46964 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 ;) Wed, 07 May 2008 10:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#46966 Thanks for your thoughts on the Academy, T.T.! I'll pass on whatever I discover regarding the program. :) Wed, 21 May 2008 13:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47530 I'm in!!!!......two questions...is anyone also specialising in PIL and are any of u applying for the mischon de reya scolarship??? xx Wed, 21 May 2008 13:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47531 Congrats pixie! I also plan to follow the PIL specialization. I did not, however, apply for that scholarship. Wed, 21 May 2008 14:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47533 Are any of you familiar with the housing application process? I submitted my application via fax and email around the end of April, and sent a hard copy by mail (which should have been received after 3 weeks). When can we expect the results thereof? Fri, 23 May 2008 18:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47620 Any idea how to go about defferin the admission for the next yr..... Tue, 27 May 2008 16:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47747 I have recently contacted with UCL as to Deferal Process and they told me only sending an e-mail including the expression of your deferal requisition and your existing offer, which must be accepted, via fax would be enough . by the way anybody knows that how many weeks i have to attend for Pre-Sessional in the event of holding 6.5 from ielts? many thanks Tue, 27 May 2008 18:09:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47756 Oh thnks a lot for that info! Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#47995 hi people, I have accepted the offer from UCL. Has anyone received any further information from there end?? Cheers!! Abhinav Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48619 OK, I am getting confused by all the abbreviations. This is a question for those planning to attend the ADH - Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights: when exactly does the program starts and ends? Has anybody received a formal schedule so to speak? I am not sure for which dates to look for accommodations - from the beginning of September, from the middle... and till what date - till end of may, end of June, October? Any advice is welcome and if anybody has found a decent apartment to share, write back! Tanya Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48632 hi i have received conditional offer from ucl.. is there any indian student out here hoping to be admitted for the acad year 2008-09? HI parul, I am also from India and have received conditional letter from UCL for LLM in corporate law. I have to get IELTS score of 7.5 bands and i got just 7 bands. Need to appear again for IELTS. Also i am pursuing my LLB Honors. How about u?? what conditons u need to fulfill? I hope to see u at UCL. Which place r u from?? I am from Indore , M.P. bye Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48633 Hi everyone, I recently got accepted to UCL for the 2008-2009 LL.M..... Has any one else been accepted??? It would be great to hear from everyone... maybe discuss accommodation, budgeting or any other interesting topics... pd.: if you participate in this thread then it must be because you were also accepted, so, congrats! Hello, I have got the offer for this academic session 08-09 at UCL. Anyone from india going to UCL?? I am also from india. Need info for acomodation and part time job?? thanks Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48728 is there any greek admitted to ucl for 2008-2009? Tnx Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48744 hi! i have accepted a conditional offer from ucl. I have to score 7.5. at ielts but unfortunately i had 7. So probably i will go for the pre-sessional courses. Is there anyone else having the same problem?? Of course i will retake ielts but it is hard to achieve 7.5. So does anyone have any idea about how difficult is to achieve 75% at pre-sessional courses? Tnx!! Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48761 hi, even I am having same problem. I scored 7 bands in IELTS and require 7.5 bands for UCL. So i am so much confused regarding the same. I am thinking to re appear for IELTS again and try. ALso i have requested for the offer letter for Pre sessional classes. they have given me 5 weeks classes. So even i am thinking that it would be difficult to get 75% over there. I dont know what to do?? Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48765 hi.. I think the best we can do is just to retake ielts in case...it is always a matter of luck...Presessional courses seems to me the last solution, as of course it is really streesful to go there and to be obliged to pass 75%,...By the way,they have also offered me a 5 week place.. So good luck to all of us... Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48788 Does anyone have any info on accommodation (beyond the info on the Accommodation Booklet and that posted on UCLs web site)? I recently did the “virtual tour” on the Intercollegiate Halls (http://www.london.ac.uk/810.html) and they look awful (to say the least)! Even though I chose the Student Houses as my first choice, I'm starting to get worried over the fact that I might be spending nearly 7000 GBP on accommodation that is not on par with private accommodation. Any comments? cheers, v. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48800 Hi, I need a score of 7.5 too whereas i ve already 7.0. WHAT TO DO??? What s the deadline ? please HEEEELP!! Regards Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48817 even i got a 7.0 in ielts...all univerisities except ucl accepts this score...i spoke to the faculty of law today at ucl..they said the test could be re-taken anytime b4 september... ive already given the ielts exam twice and i got 7.0 both times...ucl isnt considering it and it doesnt even accept an ielts waiver letter... so too bad! i was also a little mislead when i received a postcard from ucl saying "congratuations for your success, we look forward to welcoming you in september"...i found out today that it was just a letter acknoledging that i accepted their offer... so has anyone met the coniditions of their offer letter and have got an official admission letter? i have an upper second class and my offer letter mentioned a first class i.e. 60% i have no idea wats gonna happen...keeping my fingers crossed :) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48821 Let us go for the presessional! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:42:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48822 i feel ucl is just acting pricy...why d hell cant d accept 7.0 !! Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:36:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/38920/last#48850 We can write lots of posts here with the questions "Why don't they just accept my 7.0 score on IELTS" and nothing will happend. I am surprised that UCL Admissions has prolonged deadline for meeting English Language Requirements. On the UCL LLM official site it is mentioned that you have to meet your language requirements by 30 June 2008 (see Section "Language Requirements"). So I am surprised that in fact they allow students to make it by September. As for me, after some considerations, I will take pre-sessional courses. Hope to see you all in September!