http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870 en Cambridge College Selections - LLM GUIDE Discussion Board Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:30:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45870 Just wondering if anyone who received acceptance into Cambridge has gotten word as to what college they were accepted into, or if anyone has any idea when we will hear. Do you have to accept first? Do you have to meet your conditions first? The answer given on their website is vague-- very vague. Thx. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:41:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45871 I've heard nothing yet, I assume we should hear about it soon though, I thought that the colleges would be looking at applications now, during the gap in between faculty decisions and acceptance... Of course I may well be wrong. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45875 I'm hoping to hear soon b/c I hear that college selection makes a BIG difference-- not so much in terms of education, but social life, etc. Of course, I still have to meet my academic conditions, though! With that in mind, back to studying... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:18:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45893 Where did everybody apply? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:40:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45908 I put no preference on my application. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#45910 I put Trinity College, it's the biggest so thought it would provide a good variety of social groups etc. All of the teaching is done departmentally so that's the only bit that matters I suppose, plus it'll provide a chance to attempt the great court run... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:58:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46277 HI all! I went to my Camsis today and it has written 'Hughes Hall' in College Membership. I guess the decision making process would be faster for those, like me, who left preferences in blank. See u Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46280 I'm still an 'applicant' even though my email offer came through 7 weeks ago... Hopefully it'll be updated soon! Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:56:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46323 HI all! I went to my Camsis today and it has written 'Hughes Hall' in College Membership. I guess the decision making process would be faster for those, like me, who left preferences in blank. See u I left my college preference blank as well, but no such luck-- I'm still listed as an applicant and have yet to receive my formal offer letter! Sat, 03 May 2008 03:07:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46786 Hi - I just checked and my Camsis has been updated overnight and I've been offered a place at my preference - Jesus College. I also finally got my actual hard copy pack in the mail yesterday! Tue, 06 May 2008 04:10:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46906 Hi sydneycat． Also from Sydney (Australia) and also got into Jesus College! Having read your other post on Cambridge vs Oxford，barring absolutely nothing from Cambridge and a huge scholarship from Oxford, I will definitely be going to Cambridge. Hope to see you there! Wed, 07 May 2008 04:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46951 Hey guys, I'm also from Sydney, Camsis update has just shown that I got into Robinson - which was my preference based on the staff I saw there. Bit envious of the old architecture I'm going to be missing out on. Still trying to resolve my unachievable academic conditions :( Wed, 07 May 2008 19:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#46994 My Camsis still hasn't been updated, but I was told that my application went to Churchill College about two weeks ago, so I should find out shortly. I still haven't received my formal offer letter, though (although I can pull it up on Camsis). For those of you whose Camsis shows their college, how long ago did you receive your email acceptance? I got my acceptance email on 3/27, which was later than most, if I remember correctly... On a side note, has anyone looked into housing yet? Wed, 07 May 2008 23:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47010 Hey guys, I'm also from Sydney, Camsis update has just shown that I got into Robinson - which was my preference based on the staff I saw there. Bit envious of the old architecture I'm going to be missing out on. Still trying to resolve my unachievable academic conditions :( Are you aware that in contrast to undergraduate degrees at Cambridge, the LLM is taught at faculty level, not college, and thus the members of staff in any given college are largely irrelevant? Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47014 Yeah, I wasn't sure really how relevant college staff would be. I knew that it was taught at a faculty level, but I still had the impression that there might be some support from your college - it is difficult for me to comprehend what sort of community a college is. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:05:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47015 Yeah, I wasn't sure really how relevant college staff would be. I knew that it was taught at a faculty level, but I still had the impression that there might be some support from your college - it is difficult for me to comprehend what sort of community a college is. Same really, I wasn't sure which college to go for so I went with my tutor's advice of Trinity College as it's the biggest; using the rough theory that the biggest college probably has the most diverse community/like minded people there, lol. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:55:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47016 jrmorton - I got my offer around 7 or so of March so yes, a bit earlier, but regardless I was under the impression the faculty didn't even send our applications out to the college until after the tentative 15 April date they gave us to respond with definite 'nos'. I think the colleges will probably all respond in the next week or so depending on how many applications they received. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:23:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47066 Yes, I'm hoping to get my selection shortly as I need to complete my federal financial aid forms (FAFSA) and they ask for the college membership. Plus, it'd be nice to just have the peace of mind that I was accepted by a college and get that condition out of the way... Regarding the importance of college membership, I was told by an alum that college selection is VERY important, but more for social reasons rather than academic. The alum told me that, basically, the people in your college are going to be the one's whom you spend the vast majority of your time with, so it is everything in terms of social life. Plus, the facilities are important b/c we will probably be spending a LOT of our time there. He didn't mention whether college membership is important for academic reasons, but it was my impression that it was not. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47107 Hi guys .. I am an Indian student who is intrstd in an LLM 2009-2010 at Cambridge. I have been reading a lot of LLM guide and its been a lot of help but m still confused regarding the selection process . Since u guys got thru i thot u may be able to help me out...wat are a people in admissions lukin for...in terms of academic requirements(minimum score to get thru), extra curriculars(whether important or not), academic recommendations(minimum how many nd whether professional recommendations r required),, internship experience(its importnce), social work undertaken( whether considered at all), publications(whether online publications suffice or only some reputed journals nd d minimum no. of publications reqird) nd SOP(i have no idea how to go about it so ne suggestions wud be gleefully welcome)...I know dese r loads of questions but the predicament I m facing requires dat i get a satisfactory reply to almost all of dem...nd yup d prospective job market 4 international students especially Indian....HELP ME GUYS!!!! Fri, 09 May 2008 19:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47110 Hi guys .. I am an Indian student who is intrstd in an LLM 2009-2010 at Cambridge. I have been reading a lot of LLM guide and its been a lot of help but m still confused regarding the selection process . Since u guys got thru i thot u may be able to help me out...wat are a people in admissions lukin for...in terms of academic requirements(minimum score to get thru), extra curriculars(whether important or not), academic recommendations(minimum how many nd whether professional recommendations r required),, internship experience(its importnce), social work undertaken( whether considered at all), publications(whether online publications suffice or only some reputed journals nd d minimum no. of publications reqird) nd SOP(i have no idea how to go about it so ne suggestions wud be gleefully welcome)...I know dese r loads of questions but the predicament I m facing requires dat i get a satisfactory reply to almost all of dem...nd yup d prospective job market 4 international students especially Indian....HELP ME GUYS!!!! I can give you an idea, but I'm not 100% certain. Of the three schools I applied to (LSE and UCL being the two others) Cambridge was the only one that did NOT ask for a resume or comprehensive essay. They did, however, ask for two recommendation letters. And, when I was admitted, I was given academic conditions that by any standard are considered tough. My logical conclusion based on what they asked for, what they didn't ask for or care to look at, and my academic conditions, I believe that academics are the primary consideration. Just make sure you have very, very good grades. I think everything besides grades are just to weed out the maybe's to yesses and nos. Grades, grades, grades... Thu, 15 May 2008 15:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47324 Has anybody heard anything yet?? Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47357 I know that Jesus College has been making offers. Sat, 17 May 2008 08:54:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47403 I guess they are making an offer. The CAMSIS showed my college membership ' Queens' College' a few days ago but I haven't heard anything via email. Anyone applied to Queens'? Mon, 19 May 2008 14:41:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47470 Which link in Camsis is showing these college selections? I'm assuming its the "Your Application Status" link because that has a space for "College Membership"??? Tue, 20 May 2008 12:04:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47489 to know If you've been admitted to a college, you have to go to the same page where it says "applicant accepted offer". Next to that, it shows the college membership which, as usual, would be conditional until you become an "admitted applicant". If it doesn't appear, then you'll have to wait a bit longer. However, it is more likely that the college would inform you via email. Tue, 20 May 2008 16:35:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47494 Got an email acceptance from Downing a couple days ago, and my camsis was updated too (I think almost simultaneously). Tue, 20 May 2008 17:17:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47497 any canadians still waiting to hear about college admssions? also, are there any canadians still waiting to recieve their formal offer by post (i havent heard anything re college or recieved my formal offer letter, although I recieved the email ofeering me a place more than a month ago). Mon, 26 May 2008 01:12:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47674 Equity - I am Canadian and I've not heard from any College yet. I did receive my formal offer by post a few weeks ago (letter was dated April 28)...If I were you I would email the admin assistant as I would have thought you'd have received your letter by now. I applied for a deferral (to begin in 2009) in early April and am getting somewhat impatient as they consider this request - any insights into this process? Thanks in advance. Mon, 26 May 2008 08:39:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47686 if you're worried, just call Ms Wade. She's such a nice person on the phone and will surely help you. Tue, 27 May 2008 03:53:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47722 spoke too soon - found out today I am in Sidney Sussex. still no word about deferral. I hear there is a group for those attending in 2008/2009 - anybody know how to access it? Thanks. Tue, 27 May 2008 16:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47748 Still no word on college selection, but did email Ms. Wade b/c I still haven't received my formal offer letter, although the one that is on Camsis is dated 4/25... The group is on Facebook-- just search "Cambridge LLM" and it'll come right up. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:11:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47943 Hi! I am Mateja Djurovic from Serbia and I am accepted as well to the LLM programme for the upcoming school year. I have not still obtained a coolege place, so I am interested whether anyone knows until when I should get the information on that? I am now a bit worried about that... Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:27:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47953 I haven't been accepted to a college yet either. But, I spoke w/ Ms. Wade last week and she assured me that there is nothing to worry about. There are 31 colleges and apparently admission into a college is guaranteed, but you just may not get one you chose. I specifically asked her if there are ever circumstances where a student gets admitted into the University but does not get a college placement and she told me "no"... The only concern I have is that, like others posting on this board, I have yet to receive my formal offer letter and w/out a college placement I'm not quite sure where to look for housing! Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:00:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47954 jrmorton..... do not worrry..... as a current llm student, let me give you a rundown of things. first, don't worry about anything. if you have been accepted buy the BoGS, that's all you need. In effect, you are onto the LLM. Second, the reason why Cam is so slow in everything ie sending of letters etc.... is because the law fac is understaffed... so dont be alarmed in the slowness third, you will get into a college.... do not worry. it may not be your first choice but you will get in. Once in, it is the College that sorts out all the accomodation procedure. So there is no need to worry about that either. Just be patience, everything will unfold, soon..... dont forget its exam season, so every1 is busy with all that as well wish you all the best for next year, it will be interesting to say the least Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47962 "first, don't worry about anything. if you have been accepted buy the BoGS, that's all you need. In effect, you are onto the LLM." what about 'meeting the conditions'? are they flexible? i.e. if they've imposed a final average of 9.4 and you get 9.35... what do you think would happen? :) thanks Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:02:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#47974 sorry, i was under the impression you have a unconditional offer anyways, if you get 9.35 instead of 9.4.... i would be very surprised if they refused... even if you got 9.3.....BUT get that 9.4 and you wont ever need to find out good luck Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:03:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48062 Just curious if anyone knows with 100% certainty when the LLM program ends. I've heard conflicting things from May to October. I know the program starts October 1st, but when does it end, and when is graduation? Thanks! Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:16:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48132 You'll finish up end of May/early June. Your graduation is likely to be end of June/early July. They usually post graduation dates on the university website a long time in advance (i.e. you'll be able to find out now for next year, at least within a few days - you'll graduate with your college, not with members of your program). Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:57:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48135 Canadian1, is it true that the courses wind up about a month before the exams are heald? I hear that students get approx one month to study after the end of classes before exams and that the thesis too is due one month before exams. Also, any insight on good courses to take/courses to avoid?? thanks ed Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48153 I did my law undergraduate at Cambridge and many of my friends have stayed on to do LLMs or MPhils. DO NOT underestimate the impact of the College you select. DO NOT leave it blank. You could end up in a girls only college, one 7 miles out of town or a hideous modern college. Look carefully at each place taking into account its academic staff, its location and how much cash it has to splash around. Also Cambridge is an experience in itself and I cannot overstate the value of being able to live in a 16th C castle. Have fun, Holly Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48155 Canadian1, is it true that the courses wind up about a month before the exams are heald? I hear that students get approx one month to study after the end of classes before exams and that the thesis too is due one month before exams. Also, any insight on good courses to take/courses to avoid?? thanks ed Your courses will end before the Easter vacation for the most part (i.e. sometime in March), so you'll have that time, plus the last part of April and first part of May to revise. Dissertations are generally due in early May, which is (approximately) 3 weeks before exams normally begin. As for good/bad courses, it all depends what you are interested in and they change from year to year, so tough to say. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48579 the selection process seems to be ongoing still, just saw on Camsis yesterday that I'm in St. Edmund's College. The website says they take in a number of LL.M students. now I still have to meet my - tough - conditions... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48599 Hi guys, may i know what are the academic requirements you guys have received for the Cambridge LLM? Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:51:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48604 A first class degree! Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:13:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48616 Im in gitron...just found out Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48627 Thx for your reply. I'm just a bit worried that academic performance alone is not enough. Has anyone gotten an offer purely with good academic performance? Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:20:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48629 I can tell you that I was made an offer, and that I lack any redeemable characteristic other than somewhat decent grades. Which I stole, of course, from helpless orphans. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#48642 Haha, hilarious. Thx for your reply. I got a 1st in hand and is very very interested in Cambridge's LLM, despite people saying that Oxford's BCL is superior is many aspects. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:48:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49059 I'm still waiting... Is anyone else or am I alone!?!? Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:37:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49063 I'm in the same situation. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:14:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49298 I have been waiting for the update of the college membership since 9th July. Anyone knows how long it takes normally? (I accepted the offer only few days ago.) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:38:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49299 Don't worry, every LL.M. student obtains his/her college membership, it's just a matter of time. Talking about dates and months... does anyone know where to get or see the cambridge graduate calendar? Thankx Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:43:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49358 just found out that I have been admitted to wolfson college... Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:33:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#49476 Lecture timetable available for 2008/2009 at: http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/docs/view.php?doc=5144 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:15:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#50250 Beware that they've modified the lecture timetible (link above). Does anyone know where to find the syllabus of the courses? (even if they aren't updated...) Otherwise, picking subjects is almost a matter of luck. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:50:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#50252 The subject forum from last year is posted online (http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/courses/llm/llm_subject_forum_2007.php). You can also click straight through from the subjects page (http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/courses/llm/subjects.php). Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:31:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#50257 Hey yaiza, when did they changed the timetable? I can' t find anything new among the Faculty Documents? Could you please help me find the updated timetable..? Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:21:00 +0200 http://www.llm-guide.com/board/45870/last#50264 Thanks Canadian. As for the timetable, I don't know when the final draft was published and just few subjects were rescheduled. Maybe yours weren't modified. This is the link www.law.cam.ac.uk/docs/view.php?doc=5144