http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772 en Help for LLM IP: UCLA, GWU or Cardozo with scholarship? - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#44772 Hi, I am from Germany and have a hard time deciding between the following programs: - LL.M. IP, Yeshiva University (Cardozo Law School) in New York, with big scholarship - LL.M. IP, George Washington University (GWU) in Washington - LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law and Policy, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), no decision on scholarships yet All universities seem to offer great, small, specialized programs, LA and NY seem to be more interesting than Washington concerning the cities themselves. UCLA seems to be 4000 € cheaper all in all than GWU, and Cardozo 8000 € cheaper than UCLA. It may be a problem to find housing at UCLA, maybe you know more. Cardozo is highly regarded school in regards to IP law, but not so highly regarded in terms of general reputation. Until the newest US News & World Report for IP (now 14) Cardozo was recognized as one of the five strongest in the United States. But rankings aren't as important in Germany as they are in the US. I like the spectacular location in the heart of New York City but UCLA offers a great campus, too, besides its reputation. GWU on the other hand offers the oldest program in IP in close proximity to the White House. Maybe you can help me and share your thoughts? Thanks a lot! Heidelbaer Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#44773 well, in your situation, Cardozo seems to be the best choice; also because of its location in Manhattan. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:49:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#45406 Hi, I would like to ask a question about cardozo's dean's merit scholarship for LLM IP.What is the amount of scholarship do they generally offer?Thank you. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#45500 The Dean's Merit Scholarship is not generally the same amount of money. So: it depends. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#45546 I would say UCLA or Cardozo. I have the same dilemma, I am deciding between Cardozo and GWU. Cardozo offered me the Dean's Scholarship and I got no scholarship from GWU. I am looking at International Business Law or a general LLM since I am in the beginning of my career. And I am from Europe too. I would advise you to choose from UCLA or Cardozo in your case. At least to narrow the choice. What scholarship did you get from Cardozo? Good Luck, whatever you choose - will be a good choice. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:22:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#45547 Hi, I also got the Dean's Merit Scholarship and I am going to go for Cardozo in Greenwich Village. New York and a scholarship make a good mixture, the IP program is great. And GWU seems to be more interesting in Patent Law. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:01:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/44772/last#46345 heidelbaer, I actually know a good deal about both UCLA and Cardozo. I did my LLM at UCLA and My roomate in college did his LLM at Cardozo. The good news is that as a German you should not have difficulty getting the job that you want back in Germany. In my LLM class all of the Germans (and German speakers - Austrian and Swiss incl.) found jobs at the NYU job fair in New York. All had multiple offers. In most cases my German classmates got actual offers in the initial (20 minute) interview. Clearly there is strong demand for German lawyers with American LLMs. You should note that these people were already qualified in Germany and the offers they took were from top tier American firms at German offices (White and Case, Davis Polk, and the like). More generally you should know that there are a lot of LLMs scrambling for not so many jobs, so I would stress reputation, reputation, reputation (of the law school). UCLA is the top ranked school on your list (14), Cardozo is ranked something like 50 overall (even if IP is stronger this may not matter), and GWU is like 17? I really wouldn't worry about cost unless you are especially price sensitive. Frankly, a year in LA, even though it is an expensive city, will still cost you at least $5K less than a year in NY, and possibly $8K less, so UCLA looks cheap for you too. Good luck in your decision.