http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845 en BU interview (Banking and Financial Law) - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40845 Dear all, I just finished a phone interview with BU Banking & Financial Law a few days ago. The questions I took were not too easy.(kind of academical questions). The interviewer (Mr. Martin, he is really nice) told me they will make decion by mid of March. Anyone get admitted to this program? How is your interview? I am wondering whether taking a interview is a good sigh to get admission......any related information posted would be highly appreciated. :) Good luck to all of you! Manny Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40849 To Manny Ramirez : I was admitted to their American Law LL.M. I hope my experience helps. As I know, the phone interview from BU is a requirement, not optional. I got the admission 3 days right after the interview. Along with the admission, they also offered me a very generous scholarship ($20,000). And personally, I think the main pruposes of the interview are: to let the interviewer evaluate your speaking ability and your understanding of your interested subject(s) or professional experience(s) mentioned in your SOP/Resume, if any. My interview went pretty well with their director John N. Riccardi, whose passion impressed me most favorably. Good luck ! Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40851 i just had a phone interview. It went very well. Basically I was told --they only interview people they will admit. Unless you bump the interview, you are in. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40869 i just had a phone interview. It went very well. Basically I was told --they only interview people they will admit. Unless you bump the interview, you are in. Hello, a question here. Do they make an appointment with you for phone interview in advance? How long do you wait for them to arrange an interview with you after your application is complete? Is a foreigner phone number ok? Thanks! Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40872 Two weeks after my application was completed they sent an email requesting an interview. You have to give them 2 days youŽll able to call them. Then they tell you when you have to call and who you are talking with. In my case, 2 weeks after the interview I received an admission offer. Hope it helps! Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40896 alvis, I went through exactly the same process. Will you accept their offer ? Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:44:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40906 i just had a phone interview. It went very well. Basically I was told --they only interview people they will admit. Unless you bump the interview, you are in. Can anyone confirm this info? I thought the interview is the requirement of application. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40918 According to BU's website , the phone interview is a requirement . Even you got the phone interview , it does not guarantee you will eventually get in. I know at least 3 applicants(2 for Banking and Financial Law program , 1 for IP program) who got the phone interview, but were turned down in the long run. Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:28:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40919 alvis, I went through exactly the same process. Will you accept their offer ? to mnementh: hmm...to be honest, the offer is really generous and can ease my financial burden for sure. Besides,the faculty of BU are SUPER nice ( what I mentioned above would be two hard factors attracting me to accept , I gotta say) ; the only condition I will turn it down would be when admission letters from NYU or UCB's IP program lay down in my mail box next week. How about you ? Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#40923 Hi alvis, Thank you for sharing your exprience. It seems I should keep praying until someday I hear their decision....Anyway, good luck to your NYU and UCB admission! Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:16:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#41454 hi guys, I called the BU for phone interview(Banking and Financial Law Program) two days ago and got the admission email this morning. See you guys in the Fenway Park this fall! Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#42299 Hi ! I took a telephone interview exactly 2 weeks ago and I thought it went very well. They say they answer within two weeks but I saw on that forum that many got their answers earlier. Did anyone received an admission decision? how long after the interview ? Thanks !! Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#42323 Hi KarenLLM, I've been interviewed on Feb 20, and I got the admission on about Feb. 27. However, when I was interviewed, the interviewer told me my decision will be made by the second week of March. Hope it is helpful to you. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:34:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#42359 To MannyRamirez, Thank you very much it definitely helps. Congrats to you and I hope to see you in Boston next year ! Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43799 Hi, Can anyone give me the example of questions they ask, there's one guy said that it's kind of academic but since I'm a foreign student I don't see how academic my interview could be. I am so nervous, they haven't confirm the interview date yet, oh my god! What should I do! Help me please! Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43800 I can tell you that the interview for the IP/American program was very nice and calm and at ease... dunno if it helps you. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43803 Thanks, but can you give me some example of their questions? By the way I applied for the Banking and Financial law, hope it'll be as calm and at ease as yours. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43814 Hey sukpanich3 ! I applied to their American Law program and that's my experience: cool down ! I had questions such as"what are you interested in? what courses do you think you'll take? do you know Boston? Do you want to take the NY bar exam?" They want to check your english level and your motivation. You can go on BU's website and know more about the university and their programs so that you can show them how motivated you are. Technically, it's not because you're an international student that they can't ask academic questions but it just doesn't seem to be the purpose of the interview. I think you're referring to a guy who was asked about his DEA thesis, maybe the thesis subject interested the interviewer but I really don't think the purpose was to test his knowledge. It's a pleasant conversation more than a strict and formal interview. I was just like you before I took mine but there's nothing to worry about, they don't want to trick you. Hope it helps ! Good luck to you ! Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43815 You're a big help, thank you. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43817 Hi, sukpanich3 Please be careful because interviewer differs by the program you applied. I took interview of Banking program and asked some financial related topics. It was tough for me because I am not native English speaker. However, I made best effort to appeal my academic interest on financial practice throughout the interview, and it was successful ! I hope this will help. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#43818 It's true that the American Law program covers a wide range of topics while the Banking and Finance one is much more specific and may favor academic questions... Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#44209 Hi all, Could any one tell me what the status of BU applicants is when they are as to set up a phone interview? are all applicants or only shortlisted ones subjected to that interview? Thanks for your answer. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:08:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#44212 They usually contact you within 1 or 2 weeks after your application is complete and I think the interview is a requirement for all applicants. I just did mine yesterday...wish me luck! Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:47:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#44995 FYI: i just took the phone interview with Mr. Martin from BU last Friday. They will inform me of their decision by this Friday. Mr. Martin's words "I am very satisfied with the interview..." and "We probably meet you here in August..." give me a good hint on my interview outcome. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45000 hi LegAd , Happy for you! Could you please share with us the content of your intw? (i.e. questions asked, lenght, etc..). Thkx Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45002 To Lux Tax, The questions asked in my interview are quite simple such as: 1. can you describe your work? 2. How many lawyers are there in your law firm? 3. Is there any securities market in your country? 4. What are your difficulties while working in banking and financial law? The interview lasted about 25 minutes. During the interview, i was quite calm and relax and tried to show, in answering the above questions, that the BU program matches with my interests and plans of study. Hope it helps. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:25:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45015 Thanks! So would you agree in saying that it was just an intw to get a good sense of your english speech grasp as well as further info on your interest to the program? rather than checking on credentials etc (stuff already include in your application material in principle)? Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45062 I agree with your assumption. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45075 I have created a group on Facebook called "Boston University LL.M. 2009". If you are an admitted student join us... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 02:59:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45681 Please advise what is the work load like. Which are the most highly sought courses? Would you recommend any reading material before classes commence? Any one from India joining this program? Thanks in advance. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#45759 Hi folks, I have my phone intw schedule very soon. I would like to have some insight about the intw from someone who applied to the Ta LLM. Please provide with type/sample of questions? were they academical, work related, ...? Your help is more than appreciated here Thanks Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46078 Hi there.. I took the phone interview for the B&F Program last week. I think the interview went well considering the interviewer indicated that he was satisfied. I hope this is not the standard drill and the decision ends up being negative. Any experiences of this kind? Also, if you are not admitted - is there a way to be reconsidered? Thanks Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:30:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46271 Bravo !! Ive been admitted today and look forward to seeing you at BU this Fall..... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:29:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46275 Congratulations mrh! I took the interview last friday and am still waiting for a reply v(maybe it is taking longer because I applied to 2 out of the 3 LLM programs at BU). Keep ur fingers crossed for me.... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46276 Thanks LuxTax. I hope you get through as well. Where are u from? Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46278 Just got the email of admission to both program at BU................. Man this is awesome Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:24:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46307 Hey guys who are going for the LLM in B&F Law program, Congrats! and see you there this fall! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46313 Hey guys. remember that I have created a group on Facebook called "Boston University LL.M. 2009". If you are an admitted student join us... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46337 Hi everyone, I too have an interview scheduled for the American Law program at BU and was wondering if anyone had information as to the calibre of the program, its reputation, career prospects etc. If karenllm is out there, i appreciate all the info you gave about the interview and was just wondering in terms or your application where you completed your law degree. I completed mine from the UK less than a year ago so my work experience is comparatively limited. thanks for all the help! :) Thu, 01 May 2008 09:06:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#46675 Has anyone got info on the housing arrangements in Boston? Ive been surfing but not able to pin down an apartment. What are the preferred areas to live in terms of distance from law school, pricing, safety? Fri, 16 May 2008 12:46:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/40845/last#47371 I would look for Back Bay, Fenway, Allston, Brookline... BU's housing resources on campus are limited! Good luck